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On Saturday, the same day that Lee Corso retired from College GameDay, all of his former teams found a way to pay tribute to him. They won. Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

‘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.

By Matt Yoder OnDec 10, 2025 0
Ernie Johnson on GameDay

Ernie Johnson pays tribute to Lee Corso on GameDay: ‘Not so fast my friend’

If only Ernie were given Bulldog mascot headgear as well...

By Sean Keeley OnDec 6, 2025 0
Lee Corso

Lee Corso on what it’s been like away from ‘College GameDay’: ‘Lousy… it sucks’

"I used to fly all over... it sucks."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 25, 2025 0
Lee Corso at Florida State

Lee Corso honored by Florida State, receives Governor’s Medal of Freedom

The "Sunshine Scooter" had one more celebration in the Florida sun.

By Sean Keeley OnOct 4, 2025 0
In his last College GameDay before retirement, the legendary Lee Corso went out on top. In every way possible. Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lee Corso to return to Florida State for Miami game

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.

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 23, 2025 0
Pat McAfee is trying to fill the shoes of the great Lee Corso on "College GameDay," and got a stamp of approval from the legend himself. Photo Credits: Pat McAfee on X (Pat McAfee, left); Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Lee Corso, right).

Pat McAfee posts video of call from Lee Corso: ‘I passed this torch onto a great guy’

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.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 21, 2025 0
Erin Andrews praised Fox for simulcasting Lee Corso's final GameDay appearance,

Erin Andrews praises Fox for showing Lee Corso farewell: ‘I was very proud’

"I just thought the sendoff was so perfect."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 10, 2025 0
Credit: Austin Hough / South Bend Tribune

College Football

In retrospect, ‘College GameDay’ could have just kept doing mascot headgear picks

Photo Credit: College GameDay

College Football

‘College GameDay’ ends with Pat McAfee promo replacing Lee Corso headgear pick

After his final College GameDay, Lee Corso was given an appropriate gift by Ohio State — a Brutus Buckeye head. Photo Credit: Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lee Corso gifted original Ohio State Brutus Buckeye head from first College GameDay pick

Quite a fitting parting gift.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 2, 2025 0
Lee Corso prepares for his final show on the set of ESPN College GameDay

Sports Illustrated writer cashes 190-1 ‘Lee Corso parlay’

It paid to be on Team Corso this past weekend!

By Drew Lerner OnSep 1, 2025 0
In his last College GameDay before retirement, the legendary Lee Corso went out on top. In every way possible. Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lee Corso’s final ‘College GameDay’ picks were a perfect 6-0

Three favorites. Three underdogs. Perfection.

By Michael Dixon OnAug 31, 2025 0
Lee Corso puts on the Brutus helmet as he makes his final pick

Lee Corso’s final ‘College GameDay’ sets viewership record for ESPN

5.1 million people watched Lee Corso don Brutus Buckeye in the final quarter-hour of College GameDay on Saturday.

By Drew Lerner OnAug 31, 2025 0
On Saturday, the same day that Lee Corso retired from College GameDay, all of his former teams found a way to pay tribute to him. They won. Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lee Corso’s former teams all won on Saturday

Quite the sendoff for the old coach

By Michael Dixon OnAug 30, 2025 0
Nobody on "College GameDay: picked Florida State to upset Alabama, except Lee Corso. Photo Credit: ESPN.

Lee Corso was lone ‘College GameDay’ host to pick Florida State’s upset over Alabama

"Florida State is my school. I wouldn't pick against them. Florida State upsets Alabama."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 30, 2025 0
Chris Fowler, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit

‘College GameDay’ viewers loved seeing Chris Fowler return to Lee Corso tribute

"I want you to take this in. Look at this scene, man. This is because, largely, you built this."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 30, 2025 0
Credit: ESPN

ESPN

Lee Corso caps legendary ‘College GameDay’ run in style

Fox jumps gun airing final Lee Corso pick

Fox beat ESPN to airing Lee Corso’s final headgear pick

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.

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 30, 2025 0
Guest picker Scottie Scheffler, Lee Corso, and Kirk Herbstreit on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot at the University of Texas.

Rece Davis confirms ‘College GameDay’ headgear pick will be retired

"I can put that rumor to rest..."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 30, 2025 0
According to Rece Davis, the final College GameDay headgear pick of Lee Corso "will be different than anything we've ever done." Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Rece Davis promises Lee Corso’s final headgear pick will be ‘one of one’

"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."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 29, 2025 0
Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Lee Corso (left) wears a Buckeyes mascot head as Kirk Herbstreit watches at Rose Bowl Stadium.

Fox will televise Lee Corso’s final headgear selection before Ohio State-Texas

"You will be able to see and experience what the fans inside the stadium are experiencing."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 29, 2025 0
Chris Fowler alongside Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit on 'College GameDay'

Chris Fowler to appear on Week 1 of ‘College GameDay’ for Lee Corso’s final show

Fowler hosted 'College GameDay' alongside Corso from 1990 to 2014.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 28, 2025 0

Boston College’s Bill O’Brien explains what made Lee Corso ‘irreplaceable’

"He's one of the giants of college football."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 28, 2025 0
Lee Corso on Southwest Airlines

Lee Corso honored by Southwest gate agent en route to final game

Those two free checked bags come in handy when your job requires a suit and tie!

By Drew Lerner OnAug 28, 2025 0
Nick Saban and Lee Corso on the set of College GameDay Built by the Home Depot at the University of Texas.

Kirk Herbstreit reveals why Lee Corso kept coaches ‘at arm’s length’

Corso intentionally avoided relationships with coaches so he wouldn't feel conflicted when criticizing them on air.

By Sam Neumann OnAug 25, 2025 0

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