LSU is sad to not be hosting Ben on Saturday night.

Kirk Herbstreit shared the heartbreaking news earlier this week that the family had to say their final goodbyes to beloved dog Ben, who had battled Leukemia.

Herbstreit has a busy schedule calling NFL games on Thursday nights for Amazon Prime and college football Saturdays that sometimes involve College GameDay in one city and an ABC/ESPN game in another city. Ben was along for the ride with Herbstreit. He captured hearts around the country, accompanying Herbstreit to various college campuses and stadiums. Ben would even wander on camera on the GameDay set or broadcast booth.

The college football world has made sure Herbstreit knows that Ben was truly loved by all. After posting the heartbreaking announcement, Herbstreit was quick to share that his phone had not stopped buzzing with messages.

Saturday’s College GameDay featured a touching video essay narrated by Herbstreit. Many fans in Baton Rouge brought Ben signs to Saturday’s show, which were acknowledged by Herbstreit. LSU wanted to make sure it did its part.

Alabama beat writer Nick Kelly shared that LSU has made sure to recognize Ben on Saturday in Baton Rouge.

Nice tribute to Ben in the LSU press box pic.twitter.com/ZVgD0l3Aiy

— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) November 9, 2024

Ben pic.twitter.com/HxkUYoFrkq

— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 9, 2024

It’s sure to be an emotional night for Herbstreit. College football Saturdays were better with everyone’s favorite good boy finding his way onto our screens.

Andrew Olson

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