Lee Corso Retires After Final College GameDay Show at Ohio State-Texas

Lee Corso, a beloved ESPN College GameDay personality known for his mascot headgear picks, will make his final appearance on the show during the Week 1 matchup between Ohio State and Texas in Columbus, Ohio. This location is symbolic, as it was where Corso first donned a mascot headgear, Brutus Buckeye, in 1996 to predict an Ohio State victory, marking the beginning of his iconic segment. Corso has worn Brutus' headgear 45 times, the most of any team, and holds a 286-144 record in his headgear picks over nearly three decades. The Ohio State vs. Texas game, a rematch of the previous season’s College Football Playoff semifinal, also features Arch Manning starting for Texas, making it a marquee season opener. Corso, who has faced health challenges in recent years, announced his retirement earlier in 2025, and this final show serves as a full-circle farewell to a storied career. Fans and colleagues alike are preparing to honor Corso’s legacy on this fitting final episode of College GameDay.