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College Football Legend Lee Corso Announces Retirement After 38-Year Run on ESPN GameDay

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

ESPN College GameDay's iconic analyst Lee Corso is set to retire in August, concluding his illustrious 38-year tenure on the show. The 90-year-old Corso, known for his memorable headgear picks, expressed gratitude for the cherished memories and friendships he gained during his time on the program. Starting the 2025 college football season, his final appearance will mark the end of an era for the renowned sports personality.

Corso, a former collegiate head coach, began his "ESPN College GameDay" journey in 1987 and has since become a revered figure in college football. With a history of accurately selecting teams like the Oklahoma Sooners in his headgear segment, Corso's retirement announcement has garnered widespread recognition and well-wishes from the sports community. ESPN is preparing special programming to honor Corso leading up to his farewell broadcast at the start of the upcoming college football season.