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Lee Corso Smiles as 'College GameDay' Crew Pulls Off Iconic Move

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Aug 30, 2025 11:15 AM ET

Since his debut with "College GameDay" in 1987, Lee Corso has become one of the most beloved figures in the college football world.

Whether it's his exciting headgear picks or true knowledge of the game, fans have continuously gravitated toward the legendary analyst.

However, at 90 years old, Corso is working his final episode of "College GameDay" with the crew in Columbus for the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns matchup.

'College GameDay' Crew's Tribute to Lee Corso

After nearly 40 years on the show, Corso has earned the respect of nearly everyone, and during Saturday's episode, his fellow crew members pulled off a touching move.

To commemorate the iconic headgear picks the analyst has come to be known for, Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban all donned Corso headgear.

The 'College GameDay' crew rocks Lee Corso headgear on ESPN. ️ pic.twitter.com/DAObVmFiKe
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 30, 2025

It was an amazing moment that produced some loud cheers from fans. Perhaps nobody appreciated the moment more than Corso, whose smile beamed through TV screens.

It's an infectious smile, which Herbstreit touched on in a social media post on Friday, saying, "I think what’s unique is people see you with the headgear and they see all the silly stuff you do, but I think what we see is the smile every Friday meeting.”

This move from his fellow analysts is a tribute fitting for a legend that has become a symbol of college football for so many fans.

Lee Corso Will Make His Final Headgear Pick

Corso made his first headgear pick on Oct. 5, 1996, donning the head of Brutus the Buckeye before Ohio State and Penn State faced off.

The selection wound up being correct, and since then, the "College GameDay" analyst has made 430 headgear picks, sporting an impressive 286-144 record, with a .665 winning percentage.

However, maybe none will be as iconic as his final pick, with Corso set to predict the winner between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State.

Despite the Buckeyes being ranked lower, nobody would blame Corso for going full circle and once again putting on the head of Brutus to cap his legendary career.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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