Noah Spence, Ohio State’s talented but troubled defensive end, might be returning to the field at some point this season.

The former All-Big Ten performer was suspended indefinitely by the conference in September after failing his second drug test in nine months.

Spence, a would-be junior this season, has an appeal scheduled for Nov. 25.

Spence’s appeal hearing is scheduled for Nov. 25 (Tuesday). Stay tuned. — Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) November 20, 2014

Rumors surfaced today about Spence expecting to play in the Buckeyes’ final three games of the season (Michigan, Big Ten championship, bowl/playoff game).

I was just told that Noah Spence expects to play in the “last 3 games.” Source is the same person that has been 100% on story since day 1 — Craig Henman (@henman11) November 20, 2014

Since this is spreading like fire. The words “last 3 games” came from Spence himself. He is either right, hopeful, or misinformed. — Craig Henman (@henman11) November 20, 2014

I’ll say more when I can but @henman11 is on the right track. Spence won’t play this weekend, but could be reinstated later this season. — Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) November 20, 2014

Ohio State football’s spokesman, Jerry Emig, said he is not aware of a potential re-instatement.

Regarding the Noah Spence reinstatement rumor, per an OSU spokesman: “I am not aware of anything like this being in the works at all.” — Tony Gerdeman (@GerdOzone) November 20, 2014

Spence was seen in Ohio State football’s facility, the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, earlier this week. He’s been training for a possible comeback, too.

Waiting for weekly Urban Meyer luncheon to kick off. Just caught Noah Spence leaving the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, FWIW. — Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) November 17, 2014

@Travishoward_7 I feel you that ain’t nothing to play wit I’m good though working out and shit getting ready for this appeal. — Noah Spence (@nspence94) November 13, 2014

The 6-foot-3, 252-pound defensive lineman was expected to be one of Ohio State’s best players this fall. He’s viewed by many as a future high-round NFL Draft pick.