Kirk Herbstreit was emotional following Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the national title game, and on Tuesday he revealed he had more than the game on his mind. While appearing on Pat McAfee’s show on ESPN, the popular announcer said that his wife, Alli, has been battling cancer.

After getting emotional on camera during the National Championship broadcast, Kirk Herbstreit revealed why the tears started flowing

Kirk Herbstreit revealed his wife's cancer diagnosis while talking about his emotional moment after the national title game.

Buy Ohio State CFP championship books, posters, gear “I only know how I feel at the time,” Herbstreit said Tuesday. “That’s not something you think about or predict. It’s just like a perfect storm for me.

Kirk Herbstreit wasn't able to hold back his emotions after Ohio State won the national championship and later revealed his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer.