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.

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

NFL and college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit announced his beloved golden retriever Ben, who became a celebrity at college football stadiums, died after battling illness. "This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know.

The emotional tribute video contained videos and pictures of Herbstreit, 55, and Ben traveling in hotel rooms and Ben making appearances on ESPN and at college games over the years. He shared that he “first started bringing Ben on the road” with him for support.

Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit says his beloved dog, Ben, has died at age 10. Ben was a golden retriever who gained fame for regularly accompanying Herbstreit to games and even appearing on set and the sideline.

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.

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit was overcome with emotion while talking about his late service dog, Ben, during "College GameDay."