Lee Corso's last ride on College GameDay had everything: headgear, helmets, celebrities, and a whole lot of love.
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The 90-year-old analyst officially signed off Saturday, ending a run that started when GameDay premiered in 1987. Fittingly, the show turned into one big tribute. His co-hosts all wore Corso masks, fans chanted "We love Lee," and Ohio State coach Ryan Day even presented him with a silver Buckeyes helmet stamped "Coach Corso."
THANK YOU COACH CORSO 👏#CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/xPABB2dh9a
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) August 30, 2025
Corso, of course, made his name with the headgear picks — a tradition he kicked off in 1996 with Brutus Buckeye. He kept it going right through Saturday, even after recent health issues slowed him down. He also made his final national champion pick, keeping the gimmick alive to the very end.
Before ESPN, Corso coached at Louisville, Indiana, Northern Illinois and even the USFL's Orlando Renegades, finishing with a career college record of 73-85-6. But his true legacy came in front of the cameras. He was part of the original GameDay crew in 1993 and became the only personality to stick with the show from its debut through 2025.
The Lee Corso headgear 🥹
The College GameDay crew honoring Lee Corso on his final show 🧡 pic.twitter.com/sK4bgU0TUw
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025
The farewell wasn't just on set. Earlier this week, fellow travelers at a Southwest gate gave him a standing ovation — plus a bottle of champagne — after a gate attendant announced it would be his last show.
ESPN capped Saturday's broadcast with a vignette highlighting Corso's career. His co-hosts shared stories. Celebrities like Charles Barkley and Bill Belichick sent their well wishes. And Corso himself? He promised to go out "in style," sharp suit and all.
Nearly four decades, 431 headgear picks, and one unforgettable run later, Coach Corso got the send-off he deserved.
