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Lee Corso Announces Retirement from ESPN's 'College GameDay'

The 89-year-old broadcasting icon will make his final appearance on August 30, 2025, concluding nearly 40 years on the show.

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Oct 7, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; ESPN personality Lee Corso before the game between the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Lee Corso, a cornerstone of ESPN's 'College GameDay' since its inception in 1987, will retire after one final broadcast during Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.
  • Corso, who turns 90 in August, is best known for his iconic mascot headgear picks, a tradition he started in 1996 and has performed 430 times with a 286-144 record.
  • ESPN plans special programming to honor Corso's legacy in the days leading up to his final appearance on August 30, though the location of the broadcast has not yet been announced.
  • Corso's career includes a 28-year coaching tenure at Louisville, Indiana, and Northern Illinois, as well as a season with the USFL's Orlando Renegades before transitioning to broadcasting.
  • Despite health challenges, including a stroke in 2009, Corso continued to inspire fans and colleagues with his humor, resilience, and passion for college football.