And in 2023, Herbstreit started bringing Ben along for the ride ... also hard at work both behind the scenes and in front of the camera as a credentialed member of the media.

Herbstreit is also hard at work both behind the scenes and in front of the camera as a credentialed member of the media. His dog was no different, especially in the credential department. And the ...

My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer, you know (family dog) Ben dies ... When the cameras cut back to the broadcast booth, Herbstreit was spotted grabbing a handkerchief off camera to wipe ...

You know, (my dog) Ben dies. It was just a lot of emotion ... You’re just happy for them.” Herbstreit briefly went off camera and was back with a tissue. He dabbed at his eyes, visibly ...

My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer, Ben [Herbstreit's dog] dies ... getting choked up and needing to grab a tissue off-camera. The broadcaster went through the list of reasons he got ...

When the cameras cut back to the broadcast booth ... On the first "College Gameday" after the difficult decision to put Ben down, Herbstreit could not even speak as emotions poured over him ...

ESPN announcer Kirk Herbstreit held back tears in the broadcast booth after Ohio State, his alma mater, celebrated its first national title in 10 years with a win over Notre Dame on Monday ...

You know, (my dog) Ben dies. It was just a lot of emotion ... You’re just happy for them.” Herbstreit briefly went off camera and was back with a tissue. He dabbed at his eyes, visibly working to keep ...