It’s the end of an era.
Lee Corso has officially signed off from “College GameDay,” making one last selection on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the age of 90. Corso returned to the place where his beloved tradition began, having famously put on the Brutus headgear after picking Ohio State to beat Penn State in 1996.
From there, he went on to make 430 headgear selections, with his final one going to No. 3 Ohio State, who he picked to defeat No. 1 Texas in Week 1 of the 2025 College Football Season.
Corso got it right once again, as the Buckeyes defeated the Longhorns 14-7.
Corso’s impact on College Football is hard to put into words, having been a staple of many fans’ Saturdays for so many years. And in honor of all that he’s done, many paid tribute to Corso on Saturday and in the weeks leading up to this moment.
Sports World Reacts To Lee Corso’s Final ‘College GameDay’ Headgear Pick
It was an emotional farewell as Corso made one last pick on ESPN’s “College GameDay.” And of course, his fellow hosts wouldn’t let him go out without an incredible tribute.
The entire crew wore Corso headgear, symbolic of his iconic tradition.
Here’s how the rest of the sports world honored Corso:
College GameDay
Ohio State
Kirk Herbstreit’s suit lining featured photos of him with Corso over the years.
The Athletic
Yahoo Sports
JJ Watt: “Years and years of entertainment and memories. Hard to imagine Saturday mornings without you Lee. Absolute Legend. Thank You Lee Corso.”
Jason McCourty: First and last head gear pick! Lee Corso an absolute ICON!!!!
Luke Bryan: Congrats on a legendary run, LeeCorso @CollegeGameDay#godawgs”
And so many more!
Fans Pay Tribute To Lee Corso’s Legendary Career
Fans also took to social media to express their gratitude for all Corso has done.
“It’s the end of an era. Thanks for the memories, Coach!,” one fan wrote.
“In this day and age of inauthentic talking heads filling airtime trying to be loudest voice in the booth, while offering zero insight, Lee Corso was the antonym to the emptiness. Heâs the real deal. He is his true self. And Iâm so grateful I got to experience it. Thanks, LC,” another fan posted.
“From the first Brutus to the final Buckeye, what a legendary ride for Lee Corso! #GoBucks,” a fan wrote.
“Thanks for all the memories. You truly changed the entire landscape for college football and you will always be treasured by us! We love you Coach! God Bless!,” one fan wrote.
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