Cooper Neill/Getty Images Kirk Herbstreit revealed the personal reason his emotions overflowed during the broadcast of the College Football Playoff National Championship. Herbstreit, 55, was seen wiping away tears after the Monday,

Aside from the challenges in his personal life, Herbstreit also revealed that his emotional moment stemmed from also being happy for head coach Ryan Day, who just a couple of months ago had fans and analysts calling for him to be fired following the team's loss to Michigan.

Following the 34-23 victory for the Buckeyes in the national title game, former Ohio State quarterback (1989-93) and current " College GameDay " host Kirk Herbstreit joined the "Pat McAfee Show" to discuss the playoff.

It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of college football. The rivalries run deep, the passion is unmatched, and the debates—well, they can get downright

Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame might have dropped Monday night's College Football Playoff national title bout against Ohio State, but the Fighting Irish are set up for success going forward.

Kirk Herbstreit made an admission on the air Monday after Ohio State won the national championship. The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated Notre Dame for most

ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit breaks down how Notre Dame can beat Ohio State in the national championship game Monday night.

Kirk Herbstreit's wife, Alison Butler, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. This revelation came shortly after his emotional appearance during the College Football Playoff National Championship broadcast.

Look: ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit reveals why he got emotional on Sports Center following Ohio State football's national championship:

Kirk Herbstreit addressed his tears that were seen on the ESPN broadcast after Ohio State won the national title, when he revealed his wife, Ally, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the first team in the College Football Playoff semifinals, punching their ticket into the final four with a 31-14 win over the No. 3 seeded Boise State Broncos in ...