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ESPN, Fox Coordinate Lee Corso’s Farewell Headgear Pick at Ohio Stadium

Fox will air the stadium presentation with ESPN’s permission during the 90-year-old’s final GameDay in Columbus.

Overview

  • Corso is set for his last College GameDay on Saturday in Columbus before No. 3 Ohio State hosts No. 1 Texas, culminating with his 431st headgear pick.
  • Host Rece Davis said the selection will be staged inside Ohio Stadium and structured unlike any previous pick.
  • Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff plans to televise the moment via the Jumbotron feed with ESPN’s approval, an unusual cross-network arrangement.
  • The headgear ritual began outside the Horseshoe in 1996; Corso has logged 430 picks with a 66.5% record, according to ESPN and tracking data.
  • Corso’s sendoff has featured tributes including an ESPYS honor, a viral Southwest gate presentation in Orlando, and emotional toasts from colleagues.