On His Final Broadcast, Lee Corso Went Perfect

On his final Saturday morning as part of ESPN’s College GameDay, college football icon Lee Corso went a perfect six-for-six in his game picks. With a national spotlight focused on Columbus, Ohio, Corso delivered a flawless farewell performance that captured the magic he’s brought to college football for nearly four decades.

The headgear pick was never going to be anything but Ohio State. Just like in 1996, the first time he ever wore the Brutus Buckeye costume, Corso wrapped his final segment in scarlet and gray. And the Buckeyes backed him up, taking down Texas in front of a sold-out crowd at Ohio Stadium.

But the moment wasn’t just about nostalgia. Corso’s picks were sharp across the board. He correctly called Florida State over Alabama, LSU to beat North Carolina, Miami to top Florida, South Carolina over Kentucky, and Tennessee over NC State. Every one of those games had playoff implications or SEC and ACC bragging rights on the line. And Corso, despite the emotion of the moment, delivered on every single one.

It was a fitting sendoff for one of the sport’s most beloved voices. Corso wasn’t just guessing. His selections reflected deep understanding, historical context, and the same football instincts that made him must-see television for 38 seasons. Even in an era dominated by analytics and hot takes, Corso’s blend of preparation and personality stood alone.

For Big 12 fans, there’s no doubt the moment was felt, too. Corso’s calls over the years have included some unforgettable interactions with Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Kansas State, and others—sometimes right, sometimes wrong, but always memorable. His influence shaped how Saturday mornings felt across the entire college football landscape.

As he stepped off the GameDay set for the final time, Corso did not need a mic drop or a grand farewell. He let the picks speak for themselves. Six games. Six wins. One perfect exit.