Kirk Herbstreit, one of ESPN's most prominent sports analysts, has introduced a new furry companion to accompany him during his hectic football schedule. Just a week after bidding

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

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

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

Herbstreit’s beloved golden retriever had become somewhat of a celebrity through frequent appearances on ESPN’s “College GameDay” and in the broadcast booth.

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.

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.

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.