This football season, Kirk Herbstreit’s Golden Retriever, Ben, has become a familiar presence in the sports world. Ben has accompanied Herbstreit to his various weekly assignments, making appearances at games and events.
This Thursday, Ben was in Pittsburgh for the Steelers-Patriots Thursday Night Football matchup on Amazon Prime. Today, he is in Foxborough, Massachusetts, joining his owner for College GameDay before the Army-Navy game.
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Friday marked a significant day for Ben as he celebrated his 10th birthday. To commemorate this milestone, one of Herbstreit’s College GameDay colleagues, Jonathan Wyley, surprised the beloved dog with a special treat – Dog Ice Cream.
“Really appreciate Jonathan Wyley, one of our @CollegeGameDay? producers, getting Ben this Dog Ice Cream for his birthday. Ben was fired up!! Just like we are for ?@CollegeGameDay? from Foxborough for Army/Navy 10 am ET,” Herbstreit shared on Twitter.
The joyous photos of Ben enjoying his birthday treat reflect the happiness he brings, and fans are delighted that Herbstreit has shared these heartwarming moments with the public this fall.
For those interested, College GameDay is currently airing from Gillette Stadium, and the Army-Navy game will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on CBS. Kirk’s dog, Ben, continues to capture the hearts of his devoted followers.