Lee Corso, the iconic former coach and longtime ESPN broadcaster known for his elaborate headgear picks on “College GameDay,” is set to retire after nearly four decades with the show. ESPN announced Corso's retirement, with his final broadcast scheduled for August 30, 2025, marking the start of the college football season. The network plans additional programming to honor Corso's legacy.
Corso, who started his popular headgear segment in 1995, has entertained viewers with his signature catchphrase “Not so fast, my friend” and his jovial presence alongside fellow hosts like Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard. Despite a health scare in 2009 when he suffered a stroke, Corso returned to “College GameDay” and remained a beloved figure in college football broadcasting. Before his broadcasting career, Corso spent 28 years as a college and pro football coach, with stints at Louisville, Indiana, and Northern Illinois.
Throughout his tenure, Corso's endearing expressions and humorous antics endeared him to fans, making him a fixture on college football Saturdays. His retirement marks the end of an era for “College GameDay” and the conclusion of a legendary career in sports broadcasting.