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.

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.

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."

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.

ESPN college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit did not hold back on Saturday night. The ESPN college football announcer was on the call of Saturday night's Alabama vs. LSU game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.

Lee Corso rushed to comfort Kirk Herbstreit after the 55-year-old was overcome with emotion during a touching tribute for his late dog, Ben, on ESPN's 'College Gameday'