For years, Kirk Herbstreit and his golden retriever Ben were inseparable, delighting audiences on College GameDay, ABC college football games, and Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football. Together, they became a beloved package deal for football fans everywhere.
On November 7, 2024, Herbstreit shared heartbreaking news: Ben had passed away after battling cancer. This announcement came just days after he provided a concerning update about Ben’s health struggles with leukemia and lymphoma. The football community mourned the loss of Herbstreit’s loyal companion.
Despite the sadness, a new golden retriever named Peter has stepped into Ben’s role as a constant companion—and a celebrity in his own right. Other golden retrievers in the family are also being prepared to follow in their paws, including Logan, who made a memorable appearance on College GameDay earlier this year.
On Friday, Herbstreit marked the first anniversary of Ben’s passing with heartfelt social media posts remembering his beloved buddy. He wrote, “It was one year ago today that we had to let Ben go. This was one of his last trips with me last year—a Thursday Night game in Miami. We love you and miss you, Ben!”
Ben’s legacy lives on through the memories shared by Herbstreit and the joyful presence of Peter and the other golden retrievers in the family.
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