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.

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 analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced Thursday that his beloved golden retriever Ben has died at 10 after battling cancer. Ben had become a regular on the network’s college football broadcasts, frolicking on the field before games, mingling with mascots ...

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit honored the life of his beloved dog, Ben, as part of the ESPN College GameDay broadcast on Saturday. After Ben

Every time you want to give up on humanity, it comes together to show kindness and support. And to no surprise it involves a dog. Because everything gets moved aside when it comes to the concern for canines.

As much as Saturday's broadcast of ESPN's College GameDay was a tribute to LSU's football culture, it was also a celebration of life for Ben Herbstreit, the faithful golden retriever and travel compan

Ben, Kirk Herbstreit's certified emotional support animal, had been diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. Audiences grew to love the 10-year-old golden retriever who appeared on TV with his owner.

Another week has come and gone with college football, but this time it was a little different for the College Gameday crew. Ben, the famous dog of Kirk Herbstreit, passed away earlier this week, leaving the college football world in shock.