Lee Corso, an iconic figure on ESPN's College GameDay show since its inception in 1987, will retire after 38 years. Known for his tradition of putting on headgear to predict the game of the week, Corso's final appearance is scheduled for Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. He first started this tradition in 1996 by wearing the Ohio State mascot head, Brutus, during a show.
While ESPN has not disclosed the location for the show each week, it is expected that Corso might end his tenure where he began, in Columbus, for the game between Ohio State and Texas on August 30. As he approaches 90 years old, Corso expressed gratitude for his time on ESPN and College GameDay, highlighting the support he received from the network, colleagues, and fans. Throughout his career, Corso has worn the OSU headgear 45 times, the most for any program, with a potential 46th appearance on the horizon. His retirement marks the end of an era for college football fans who have cherished his contributions to the sport.