Ohio State's veteran core returned to complete unfinished business

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Ohio State's recruiting class of 2021 was among the best in the country, ranked No. 2 nationally with seven five-star prospects, and by the end of the 2023 season had largely delivered on its promise, compiling a 32-4 record over three regular seasons.

But for many members of that class, there was still unfinished business -- namely beating Michigan and winning a national championship -- that became the focus of discussions about coming back to Columbus.

At least eight players who were projected to be picked in the NFL draft, some of them in the early rounds, elected to stay in school with the goal of adding some bling to their gaudy win-loss record. While the first part of…