Kirk Herbstreit will commence another busy work week with a heavy heart. The broadcaster's dog, Ben, died of cancer last week. Herbstreit and the college football community mourned the loss of a beloved golden retriever who routinely accompanied Herbstreit across the country on Thursday Night Football and College GameDay assignments.

We found out today the cancer had spread throughout Bens organs and there was nothing left we could do-we had to let him go," Herbstreit announced on social media on Thursday. The news brought in an abundance of heartfelt tributes and prayers.

Last week, Kirk Herbstreit announced the death of his beloved golden retriever, Ben. Ben had become a cult hero over the past few years as he accompanied

The video says 'Dogs only flaw as a species is they don't live long enough' and truer words were never spoken. We will forever miss Ben.

R.I.P. Ben Herbstreit Ben Herbstreit was a Golden Retriever who accompanied Amazon and ESPN announcer Kirk Herbstreit on his trips to game assignments. The delightful dog became a big part of the scene itself as he was given credentials by schools and making appearances.

ESPN and Amazon announcer Kirk Herbstreit delivered sad news on Thursday. His charming Golden Retriever, Ben, succumbed to cancer. Ben had become America’s Dog, traveling with Herbstreit as he called games for each network. Schools began to create credentials for Ben and he received gifts and love everywhere he went.

Football broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit confirmed on Thursday that his beloved golden retriever Ben had died. A regular companion with Herbstreit on ESPN college football Saturdays, Herbstreit shared the heartbreaking update on Ben the dog’s death on Twitter (X).

Over the past few years, Ben had become a big part of ESPN's weekly 'College Football GameDay' show, with Herbstreit bringing him with the crew across the nation to nearly every stop. College football fans — and animal lovers — adored Ben, and he gained a massive following. It's safe to say that this news hit the college football community hard.

Cheyenne Animal Shelter CEO Britney Tennant says the nation's collective sadness over the death of Ben, the beloved Golden retriever of ESPN analyst

Kirk Herbstreit revealed that his cherished golden retriever Ben, who rose to fame at college football stadiums, passed away following a protracted illness.

College GameDay's' Kirk Herbstreit delivered a moving tribute to his dog Ben, who died this week. Ahead of the monologue, Herbstreit broke down at the panel.