The lumbering golden retriever had been a fixture on "College GameDay" the past two seasons, hiding under the studio desk as Herbstreit appeared on television.

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

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.

But who sits on the committee this year? Here are the current 13 members of the College Football Playoff selection committee, which will determine what is sure to be a well-received, non-controversial 12-team field: Jim Grobe: Former head coach at Ohio, Wake Forest and Baylor

The College Football Playoff selection committee historically doesn't look fondly on Group of Five teams. Last season, Tulane was the highest-ranked such team in the first CFP Rankings at No. 24 with a 7-1 record.