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Kansas State Newcomer In Need Of Prayers Amid Unspecified Situation

Originally posted on Kansas State Wildcats on SI
By Branson Brooks | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 5:42 PM ET

Kansas State offensive lineman George Fitzpatrick is in need of support, according to a former teammate who shared the message Sunday morning without disclosing details.

Ohio State's Ian Moore took to his X feed to ask for prayers for the former Buckeye. The two played together on the offensive line during the Buckeyes' national championship run.

"I know it’s a bit late and people might not receive this, but I just wanted yall to keep our former buckeye George Fitzpatrick in your prayers. I’m not going to go deep into it for respects of his family, but please pray for a speedy recovery and no complications. God Bless," Moore said.

I know it’s a bit late and people might not receive this, but I just wanted yall to keep our former buckeye George Fitzpatrick in your prayers. I’m not going to go deep into it for respects of his family, but please pray for a speedy recovery and no complications. God Bless.
— Ian Moore (@IanMoore2024) July 20, 2025

Fitzpatrick transferred to Kansas State following the 2024 season, hoping to carve out a more impactful role with the Wildcats. The move was influenced in part by former K-State quarterback Will Howard.

"He was definitely selling me hard on it, just saying how he thought I could fit in," Fitzpatrick said to K-State Athletics. "He thought it'd be a great fit here and how all the guys here are all hard working. He told me a lot about Coach Tru (director of strength and conditioning Trumain Carroll) and the culture here. He definitely did a good job selling it."

Now the program and its fans must rally behind the newcomer during this period of uncertainty.