After nearly 30 years on ESPN’s “College GameDay” (and many more decades around college football at large), legendary analyst Lee Corso made his final headgear pick Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

Corso, a former coach at Louisville, Indiana and Northern Illinois, rose to icon status in college football for his antics on “GameDay,” which debuted in September 1987. As the show moved to a weekly on-campus setting, the onetime Florida State standout established a tradition of picking the victor of a given week’s host game by putting on the team’s mascot head — or other equivalent costume.

Depending on a show’s location, Corso would judge dogs, imitate Founding Fathers and ride motorcycleswith one constant mission: making each “GameDay” an adventure.

Ultimately, Corso opted to go full circle for his final pick and don Brutus for a record-extending 32nd time. But his last pick was merely the culmination of an emotional three-hour farewell show. Here are all the sights and sounds from the illustrious analyst’s final “GameDay”:

Corso’s final headgear pick brings things full circle

“Give me my first love!”

Lee Corso’s first-ever headgear pick belonged to Brutus and the Buckeyes and it’s only fitting that his last one is the same ❤️ pic.twitter.com/A8Fgj8b3TR

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Ohio State’s band pays tribute

“The Best Damn Band in the Land” spelling out Coach Corso’s name 🥹 pic.twitter.com/hDR4KjwJji

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Corso meets his collectible

Lee Corso sees his collectible for the first time 🧡 https://t.co/a9B999yLSu pic.twitter.com/lgjRFbz3yr

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

The cast tells Corso what he means to them

The College GameDay crew will never run out of ways to tell Coach Corso how much he means to them 🥹👏 pic.twitter.com/azxTgZzZlr

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Corso’s final ‘GameDay’ comes with a $250,000 kick

THE FIRST KICK OF THE SEASON IS PERFECT FOR $250K 🎯 pic.twitter.com/rWN04MZtXw

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

An 85lb cake arrives on set

AN 85 LB CAKE FOR COACH 😱 pic.twitter.com/ZLqRGjWsQg

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Steve Sarkisian salutes Corso

“We wouldn’t be where we are today, in the state of college football without you.”

Steve Sarkisian on what Coach Corso means to college football 🧡 pic.twitter.com/d70L9OTlYS

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

The cast dons their own Corso headgear

The Lee Corso headgear 🥹

The College GameDay crew honoring Lee Corso on his final show 🧡 pic.twitter.com/sK4bgU0TUw

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Fans coming from far and wide to see Corso’s final show

They drove 12+ hours to watch Coach Corso’s last show 😳 pic.twitter.com/elwSAxYLng

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

The College Football Playoff Foundation donates to Corso’s high school alma mater

As a tribute to Coach Corso’s legacy and to support education in a city that is deeply connected to his story, the College Football Playoff Foundation is making a donation towards school resources to Miami Jackson Senior High School, Lee Corso’s alma mater 👏 pic.twitter.com/UlSAVZFlfj

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Former ‘GameDay’ host Chris Fowler honors Corso

“Look at this scene, man. This is because, largely, you built this.” 👏

–@cbfowler to Coach Corso on his final show 🥹 pic.twitter.com/sYt4suTfN7

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Ryan Day drops by to gift Corso a customized Ohio State helmet

National champion 🤝 national icon

Ohio State coach Ryan Day brought Coach Corso a specialty helmet to celebrate his final show ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aUrjkyz41H

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Corso makes his national title pick

Coach Corso’s crystal ball 🔮

He’s rolling with LSU as his national champion 🐅 pic.twitter.com/I88jJzwQwG

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

‘We love Lee’ chants from the crowd

The crowd at GameDay cheering for Coach 🧡 pic.twitter.com/5FWy9Lpvyj

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Rece Davis’ monologue (and a huge banner) sets the scene

WE ARE BACK‼️

Come for the classic @Recedavis intro, stay for the Lee Corso banner 🥹 pic.twitter.com/wjZGJrhoKO

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Kirk Herbstreit’s Jacket Honors Corsso

The inside of @Kirkherbstreit‘s jacket is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/j6OsmD9u5o

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

Corso dressed to impress with a tuxedo

One last time for our early morning pre @CollegeGameDay conversations with LC…

Not so fast, my friend! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/TQbCvgm9M8

– Kirk Herbstreit (@kirkherbstreit) August 30, 2025

Supportive signs in Columbus

Can’t wait to celebrate Coach Corso all day long 🧡 pic.twitter.com/li5dltmPhR

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 30, 2025

A packed crowd is ready

Up and at ’em. @CollegeGameDay | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/Jbn8RZTTvN

— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) August 30, 2025

The numbers behind Corso’s headgear picks

Not a dry eye in the terminal 🥹

Coach Corso was honored at the airport 🧡

(via fishsauce0515/TikTok) pic.twitter.com/Dr4Km564Sx

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 29, 2025

Coach Corso is honored at the airport

The numbers behind Lee Corso’s headgear picks 👀 pic.twitter.com/CwAnp7rvE9

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 29, 2025

An emotional tribute video from fans and stars

From colleagues, to guest pickers, fans and beyond, those around the college football community share what Lee Corso means to them.

We love you, Coach 🧡 pic.twitter.com/jFgiANfVlu

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 23, 2025

Inside one of Corso’s most viral moments

The tale of the iconic “Ah, f— it,” moment 🤣 pic.twitter.com/1PDD9jw9W7

— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) August 23, 2025