Once you identify as a Buckeye, you know it’s more than football; it’s beyond wins or losses. It’s a family that shows up when one of its own needs it most. This week, that family was called to action. On October 14th, former Ohio State Buckeyes and New York Jets star Nick Mangold found himself in the toughest battle of his life. As news spread, Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit were among the first to send prayers and support, rallying the college football community behind the Buckeye legend.

Mangold shared an emotional post on X, revealing that he is in desperate need of a life-saving kidney transplant. and is currently searching for a donor. “In 2006, I was diagnosed with a genetic defect that has led to chronic kidney disease,” Mangold wrote. “After a rough summer, I’m u

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