Ranking the Top 10 College GameDay Personalities of All-Time

10. David Pollack-

Pollack won the Lombardi Award for college football's lineman of the year in 2004 for his deft playmaking skils.

His knowledge of the game and smooth demeanor made him one of the show's favorite host since joining in 2011.

9. Beano Cook-

Carroll H. "Beano" Cook served as a GameDay cast member beginning in 1987 and was known for his pro-Notre Dame and Penn State takes.

His humorous style made him a mainstay on the show, where he helped GameDay legend Lee Corso make a name for himself.

"Beano was a unique human being and he was college football at ESPN," Corso said after Cook's death at age 81 in October 2012.

"Beano was a tremendous help at the start of my television career and I would not be where I am today without him."

8. Nick Saban-

The former Alabama, LSU and Michigan State head coach showed that he is a natural fit when he joined the iconic show in February 2024.

Saban adds analysis and bold takes on the state of college football, while serving as a heel and counterpart to the more outgoing recent addition Pat McAfee.

7. Pat McAfee-

The former West Virginia and Indianapolis Colts punter joined the show in 2022 and has become its most extroverted member.

McAfee is known for calling out Saban and relishes the spotlight, bringing a flair for the dramatic that causes controlled chaos on game days.

6. Chris 'The Bear' Fallica-

Known simply by his stage name 'The Bear,' Fallica's picks brought excitement and intrigue to the show from 1996 to 2022.

He left for Fox Sports in 2022, but not before becoming a fan favorite on one of America's favorite football shows.

5. Desmond Howard-

The former Michigan Heisman Trophy winner and Super Bowl MVP with the Green Bay Packers is known for his gregarious personality and homerism for the Wolverines.

He also brings a likeable personality and high quality research to the show with a willingness to stir the pot and challenge other analysts.

4. Chris Fowler-

Fowler served as the show's host between 1990 and 2014, making a name for himself as one of the most well respected and sharp analysts in the sport of college football and football as a whole.

3. Rece Davis-

Davis replaced Fowler and the show didn't skip a beat, a testament to his ability to let his fellow panelists' personalities and talents shine through.

Davis and Fowler will forever be linked, along with the rest of GameDay's iconic, ever-shifting group of panelists, hosts, and celebrity pickers.

2. Kirk Herbstreit-

The former Ohio State quarterback brings a wealth of broadcasting experience and knowledge to College GameDay making him a fan favorite.

Herbstreit first joined the show in 1995 and is arguably the GameDay group's most famous member.

He has shared his takes, picks, and even his personal life ever since, including the heartwarming, and heartbreaking, story of his golden shepherd Ben, who hit the road with Herbstreit for games and passed away in November 2024.

1. Lee Corso-

The former Indiana Hoosiers head coach was a near slam dunk choice for the top spot on this list.

Corso is known for his fair share of boneheaded game day picks, but his famous team headgear selections made College GameDay the phenomenon it is today.

'Not So Fast, My Friend: a Lee Corso Special' debuted on Aug. 22, commemorating the legacy of one of the most fun loving and authentic football analysts of all-time.