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Lee Corso Bids Farewell to College GameDay With Final Brutus Pick in Columbus

The 38-year GameDay mainstay closed a run defined by his mascot-head tradition that began in 1996.

Overview

  • Corso officially signed off during a planned finale at Ohio Stadium as ESPN wrapped a multi-week tribute.
  • For his last selection, he chose Ohio State and donned the Brutus Buckeye headgear, mirroring his first-ever pick.
  • Reports differed on the tally, with some outlets calling it his 430th headgear pick and others his 431st.
  • Ohio State defeated top-ranked Texas 14–7, making Corso’s final call a winner as Arch Manning went 17-of-30 for 170 yards with one touchdown and one interception.
  • Co-hosts honored him by wearing Corso-themed headgear, Pat McAfee embraced him on set, and the Ohio State marching band spelled out “Corso” as fans and notable figures shared tributes.