The college football world was hit with sad news on Thursday. ESPN "College GameDay" analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced on X (formerly Twitter) that his dog, Ben, has died after a fight with cancer.

Beloved by all members of the team, Herbstreit posted a picture with the young golden retriever with former Alabama Crimson ...

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit's dog, Ben, traveled with the "GameDay" host weekly, bringing his warm presence to college football fans nationwide. Ben also embodied courage. In March, he was diagnosed ...

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Kirk Herbstreit’s adorable golden retriever Ben, who has induced countless smiles on so many college campuses ... bring his cherished dog along for his “Thursday Night Football” on Prime ...

I’ve had dogs my whole life but Ben was 1 on 1. He was smart-loving ... to send their thoughts and prayers to Herbstreit, but college football programs did the same as well. " ...

The tributes and condolences that filled social media the last two days following the death of college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Ben, took the form of signs Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Though massive crowds are always expected for "College GameDay," at least a few of the morning show's audience showed up for a furry staff member. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit's dog, Ben, traveled with ...