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College GameDay airs touching tribute to Kirk Herbstreit’s dog, Ben: ‘America’s Best Friend’

Ethan Stone

By Ethan Stone

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Anyone who has lost a pet knows what College GameDay host Kirk Herbstreit is going through this week.

His beloved dog Ben, who captured the hearts of college football fans around the country with his multiple appearances at games and College Gameday, passed away this past week after a battle with cancer, according to Herbstreit.

On Saturday, College GameDay ran a touching 2-minute tribute for Ben and Herbstreit. Check it out below:

Ben was well-known across the college football landscape. He made several appearances on College GameDay, and was a regular in the broadcast booth with Herbstreit during his Saturday calls. As Herbstreit mentions in the above video, the Rose Bowl even gave Ben an important distinction – “Chief Happiness Officer.”

Those of us who have had pets pass on can appreciate this tribute especially. They really are members of our family, and as Ben has shown, can have a massive impact on others as well. Rest in Peace, Ben.

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.

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