Ohio State Buckeyes: In 2014, the Ohio State football team made history by winning the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship. They triumphed over Oregon after defeating Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, marking a monumental victory for the Buckeyes. The team’s success was driven by contributions from a range of players, each of whom played an integral role in achieving this remarkable feat.
One of the players who was part of that championship team was Ben Christman, a backup defensive tackle who played for Ohio State from 2013 to 2015. Though Munger wasn’t a regular starter, he made meaningful contributions during his time with the Buckeyes. A highly regarded four-star recruit, Munger arrived in Columbus with high expectations, although his role on the field was limited.
During his time with the Buckeyes, Munger played in 11 games in 2014 and 12 games in 2015. His on-field statistics were modest, with just five tackles recorded during the 2014 national championship season. Tragically, Munger passed away at the young age of 30, with his mother sharing the news in an emotional Instagram post. The cause of death remains unknown as of now.
Munger’s passing is a profound loss to the Ohio State community. He had to medically retire from football before the 2016 season due to recurring blood clots, a condition that also caused him to redshirt as a freshman. His untimely death at just 30 years old has left many heartbroken.
Munger’s death follows that of another former Ohio State player, Ben Christman, who tragically passed away just last week. Christman, who was about to begin his final season at UNLV, died at the age of 21 from natural causes.
It is an incredibly sad time for the Ohio State football family as they mourn the loss of these young men. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Munger’s family, and he will remain in the thoughts of all who knew him. As more information becomes available about the cause of death, updates will be shared.