ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit was overcome with emotion while talking about his late service dog, Ben, during "College GameDay."

Kirk Herbstreit paid tribute to his late dog Ben, who recently died, with an emotional televised segment ahead of the LSU and Alabama football game on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Herbstreit’s beloved golden retriever had become somewhat of a celebrity through frequent appearances on ESPN’s “College GameDay” and in the broadcast booth.

Earlier this week, the “College GameDay” analyst revealed that Ben had been undergoing chemo treatments but that the situation was deteriorating.

Kirk Herbstreit paid tribute to his late dog, Ben, during the Saturday, November 9, broadcast of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

The large, fluffy golden retriever has been a constant companion on his weekly football travels across the U.S.

Kirk Herbstreit's lovable golden retriever Ben became an icon in the football world, accompanying his owner at stadium throughout the country.

The video says 'Dogs only flaw as a species is they don't live long enough' and truer words were never spoken. We will forever miss Ben.

Another week has come and gone with college football, but this time it was a little different for the College Gameday crew. Ben, the famous dog of Kirk Herbstreit, passed away earlier this week, leaving the college football world in shock.

Kirk Herbstreit has had enough of fans throwing trash onto the field to protest calls. He aimed his displeasure at LSU fans during the Alabama game: