‘College GameDay’ celebrates most-watched season ever
College GameDay set a new ratings record with Lee Corso's farewell episode in August and never looked back in 2025.
College GameDay set a new ratings record with Lee Corso's farewell episode in August and never looked back in 2025.
If only Ernie were given Bulldog mascot headgear as well...
"I used to fly all over... it sucks."
The "Sunshine Scooter" had one more celebration in the Florida sun.
Corso's return comes as a part of the "Nugent's Boys" reunion to celebrate former Seminoles who played for Florida State under former head coach Tom Nugent.
McAfee is trying to fill the shoes of the legendary Corso, and got a big stamp of approval from the man himself this weekend after a big closing act in Miami.
"I just thought the sendoff was so perfect."
Quite a fitting parting gift.
It paid to be on Team Corso this past weekend!
Three favorites. Three underdogs. Perfection.
5.1 million people watched Lee Corso don Brutus Buckeye in the final quarter-hour of College GameDay on Saturday.
Quite the sendoff for the old coach
"Florida State is my school. I wouldn't pick against them. Florida State upsets Alabama."
"I want you to take this in. Look at this scene, man. This is because, largely, you built this."
After receiving permission from ESPN to air the final moments of Corso's iconic career, Fox aired the segment 18 seconds before the Worldwide Leader.
"I can put that rumor to rest..."
"And the headgear pick, it'll be number 431 and it'll be one of one. It'll be different from any other one you've ever seen."
"You will be able to see and experience what the fans inside the stadium are experiencing."
Fowler hosted 'College GameDay' alongside Corso from 1990 to 2014.
"He's one of the giants of college football."
Those two free checked bags come in handy when your job requires a suit and tie!
Corso intentionally avoided relationships with coaches so he wouldn't feel conflicted when criticizing them on air.