Kirk Herbstreit called “Thursday Night Football” on Amazon Prime with a heavy heart. Hours after announcing the death of Ben, his beloved Golden Retriever, Herbstreit was calling the prime-time Ravens vs. Bengals clash.

Ben, Kirk Herbstreit’s adorable golden retriever, who has induced countless smiles on so many college campuses over the past two years, has passed away, according to the ESPN “College GameDay” football analyst.

The “Thursday Night Football” crew mourned the loss of Kirk Herbstreit’s beloved dog, Ben, on the broadcast ahead of a showdown between the Ravens and Bengals.

Kirk Herbstreit, chief analyst on ESPN's "College GameDay" and cohost of the NFL's "Thursday Night Football," announced the death of his golden retriever Ben, whose appearances at football stadiums in recent years made him a beloved four-legged friend to the sports world.

Every time you want to give up on humanity, it comes together to show kindness and support. And to no surprise it involves a dog. Because everything gets moved aside when it comes to the concern for canines.

Kirk's service dog, Ben, passed away from cancer on Nov. 7, 2024. Ben, a 10-year-old Golden Retriever, had been diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma.

Kirk Herbstreit thank his supporters and express gratitude while dealing with the tragic death of his dog, Ben.

Kirk Herbstreit was in the broadcast booth for Thursday's game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, but he called the game while dealing with a significant personal loss. Herbstreit's dog Ben died on Thursday after fighting cancer for several months.