ESPN sportscaster Kirk Herbstreit and his dog Ben watch warmups before the game at Kyle Field on October 26, 2024 in College Station, Texas. Kirk Herbstreit is hoping his dog Ben pulls through after the golden retriever, who frequently appears on Herbstreit's TV broadcasts and social media, has lost the ability to walk amid its cancer battle.

ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit says golden retriever who often accompanies him on College GameDay set is in deteriorating health, asks for prayers from fans.

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit posted a heartbreaking update about the health of his service dog, Ben, who travels with him to games.

Over the last year or so, Kirk Herbstreit's dog Ben has been a constant companion of his on work trips. Ben, a Golden Retriever, regularly traveled with Herbstreit for Thursday night NFL games and Saturday morning College GameDay shows.

College football fans got bad news about a beloved figure on Monday night. ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit took to X to update the world on the heath of his dog Ben and the news was concerning. Herbstreit's update follows: I’ve had so many people asking me about Ben that I wanted to let you know-Ben had a 2nd chemo injection on October 23rd and from that day has been getting worse and worse.