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Kirk Herbstreit's dog Peter joins Hertz Gold Squad for college football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Kirk Herbstreit's dog Peter joins Hertz Gold Squad for college football season

Summary

This fall, Peter Herbstreit, the Golden Retriever of ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, starts new roles with Hertz and on social media. Following the passing of his brother Ben in 2024, Peter has continued to accompany Herbstreit during football season. He has been added to the Hertz Gold Squad, aimed at easing travel, and will host a weekly series called "Peter's Golden Picks," predicting matchups starting September 1. Herbstreit commented on Peter's popularity, remarking that it surpasses his own and that people often request photos with the dog.

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By the Numbers

•Peter Herbstreit has joined Hertz Gold Squad for travel assistance.
•The dog will predict matchups in "Peter's Golden Picks" starting September 1.
•Kirk Herbstreit notes Peter's popularity on the college football scene.

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6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Kirk Herbstreit’s dog Peter has new job this college football season

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Peter Herbstreit, ESPN College Gameday analyst Kirk Herbstreit’s beloved Golden Retriever, has been a fixture on college football and NFL pregame shows for the last couple of years. Following the death of Ben, Herbstreit’s first traveling Golden Retriever, in 2024, Peter took over the mantle from his brother. Since then, he’s been accompanying the longtime…
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