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          All the top sights and sounds from Lee Corso's final 'GameDay'

          • ESPN staffAug 30, 2025, 12:48 PM ET

          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 motorcycles, with 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

          Ohio State's band pays tribute

          Corso meets his collectible

          The cast tells Corso what he means to them

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

          An 85lb cake arrives on set

          Steve Sarkisian salutes Corso

          The cast dons their own Corso headgear

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

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

          Former 'GameDay' host Chris Fowler honors Corso

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

          Corso makes his national title pick

          'We love Lee' chants from the crowd

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

          Kirk Herbstreit's jacket honors Corso

          Corso dressed to impress with a tuxedo

          Supportive signs in Columbus

          A packed crowd is ready

          The numbers behind Corso's headgear picks

          Coach Corso is honored at the airport

          An emotional tribute video from fans and stars

          Inside one of Corso's most viral moments