Lee Corso, the longtime ESPN College GameDay analyst, is known for his tradition of picking the winning team by donning their headgear on the popular pregame show. Corso announced that he will be stepping away from College GameDay during Week 1 of the upcoming college football season, with his final appearance scheduled for August 30.
Corso's tradition of wearing headgear started with Brutus, Ohio State's mascot, when he predicted the Buckeyes to beat Penn State on October 5, 1996. Over the years, Corso has often chosen the Brutus headgear when GameDay airs from Columbus for significant games, creating a special bond with Ohio State fans. As he prepares to bid farewell to the show, there is speculation that his last headgear pick on August 30 may once again involve the iconic Brutus head as Ohio State faces Texas.
Corso's influence on college football traditions will be missed, and his connection with Buckeye Nation through his headgear picks has become a memorable part of the sport's landscape. Ohio State's involvement in this tradition exemplifies the team's prominent position in college football culture, as Corso's final GameDay appearance approaches.