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After 37 years, beloved ESPN College GameDay host Lee Corso is finally calling it a career. Corso, a former head coach for Louisville and Indiana, has been with the show since its inception in 1987. But the 89-year-old, who turns 90 in August, has struggled with his health in recent years leading college football fans to wonder when it was time for the legendary host to step away.
Apparently that time is now, as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Corso will make one final appearance on the August 30 episode of College GameDay before calling it a career.
Lee Corso, the legendary ESPN broadcaster and former coach who has entertained fans for 38 college football seasons, will make his final headgear pick on College GameDay on Saturday, Aug. 30 – Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.
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— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 17, 2025
While Corso is a beloved figure in the college football worlds, many fans felt a sense of relief following the announcement. In recent years, fans have expressed their concerns over Corso’s physical and cognitive health.
“What a great run for Lee but this is also something that should’ve happened probably 5-6 years ago at this point. It was sad seeing the version of him recently being rolled out weekly,” one fan said of the announcement.
“Corso has been a staple to College football and GameDay. He was one of my favorites to watch every Saturday morning. I love a crisp fall morning and turning GameDay on to watch the picks and Corso trolling. With that said, this is overdue. Nothing but well wishes for him though,” wrote another.
Corso is undeniably legend and should probably belongs a in newly created media wing of the College Football Hall of Fame. But it was time for him to step away, and it’s nice to him get one last curtain call before he does so.