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Lee Corso’s Final ‘College GameDay’ Set for Columbus as Brutus Origin Story Revisited

His 1996 Brutus headgear stunt birthed a GameDay ritual that now guides expectations for his last on-air pick.

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Overview

  • Corso will make his last appearance on Aug. 30 before No. 1 Texas visits No. 3 Ohio State in Columbus.
  • Local reporting recounts how Ohio State’s cheer program granted Corso rare permission in 1996 to use the Brutus headgear, launching the signature pick segment.
  • He has worn the Brutus headgear 45 times, and former player Mark Deal said he would be shocked if Corso does not choose Brutus for his final selection.
  • Samsung US presented Corso with a curated at-home College GameDay setup, with Rece Davis engaging fans for ideas on the design.
  • The 90-year-old joined GameDay in 1987 and has made roughly 430 headgear picks with about 286 correct.