Kirk Herbstreit's wife ... Reflecting on the toll of the diagnosis and other family hardships, Herbstreit also mourned the loss of their golden retriever, Ben, to cancer in November 2024.

The Wolverines, of course, are Ohio State's biggest rival and handed the Buckeyes a heartbreaking loss to end the regular season. Kirk Herbstreit played for the Buckeyes from 1989 to 1993 ...