Kent State starting center Jason Bitsko died Wednesday morning, the school announced. He was 21.

Cleveland TV station WOIO reported that calls were placed to Bitsko's apartment after he failed to show up for morning practice. His roommate called 911 after finding Bitsko in bed. Teammates were told of his death -- the cause is unknown -- at the end of practice.

"Our players, coaches and everyone involved with our team are hurting because he was family," Kent State coach Paul Haynes said in a statement. "As a team, we will come together and get through this one day at a time."
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