Kirk Herbstreit, the former Ohio State quarterback and longtime analyst for ESPN's "College GameDay," revealed on Thursday afternoon that his dog, Ben, has sadly passed away. The golden retriever has made waves around the college football world over the past few years.

Kirk Herbstreit honored his late dog, Ben, on GameDay: "Dogs are known as man's best friend. But what do you call a dog that becomes a nation's best friend? You call him Ben."

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit recently shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of his beloved service dog, Ben. Ben was more than just a pet to Herbstreit; he was a loyal companion who provided invaluable support and comfort.