Kirk Herbstreit wasn’t able to hold back his emotions after Ohio State won the national championship on Monday night. A day later, Herbstreit revealed there was more happening in his life that previously had not been shared widely.

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

Herbstreit — a Centerville, Ohio, native — graduated from Ohio State after playing with the Buckeyes from 1989 to 1992.