In Week 6, the golden retriever helped 'College GameDay' fans get ready for Miami vs. Cal.
Though massive crowds are always expected for"College GameDay," at least a few of the morning show's audience are showing up for a furry staff member.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit's dog, Ben, travels with the GameDay host weekly, bringing his warm presence to college football fans nationwide. Ben, a golden retriever, began to earn a special place in football fans' hearts during the 2023 season.on Oct. 14. Herbstreit, anxious about Ben tagging along, was unsure until Ben made it known he was built for the college football environment.
Ben also embodies courage. In March, he was diagnosed with leukemia, a cancer of blood-forming tissues that reduces the body's ability to fight infection. According to Herbstreit, Ben had to get major surgery done in July to remove two cancerous masses on his spleen and intestine. Herbstreit says what has helped Ben in his recovery process is the 10-year-old golden retriever being able to see fans on the road.hosted College GameDay for the first time in history, putting Ben on the Pacific time zone. They say the early bird gets the worm, and Ben displayed that perfectly.When on site, Ben is always the main attraction and knows how to steal the show. Fans from Cal couldn't get enough of Ben.Just like the 50-yard line, Ben is the center of attention.
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