ESPN Analyst Lee Corso Ends 40-Year College GameDay Career

Lee Corso, the beloved ESPN College GameDay broadcaster known for his entertaining headgear predictions and signature phrase 'Not so fast, my friend,' is retiring after nearly 40 years with the show. Seminole County honored Corso by proclaiming August 26, 2025, as Lee Corso Day, recognizing his contributions to college football and his community. Corso began his headgear segment in 1996 and has made 430 predictions with a record of 286 wins, becoming a staple of college football Saturdays and creating many memorable moments, including his affection for the Oregon Ducks and playful antics such as riding a motorcycle with the Oregon mascot. His final broadcast will be on August 30, 2025, during the Texas vs. Ohio State game, marking a full-circle moment as his first headgear pick was also at Ohio State. Following his retirement, Samsung surprised Corso with a customized College GameDay setup to enjoy football at home, highlighting the deep respect and affection the football community holds for him. ESPN plans additional programming to celebrate Corso's career, underscoring his lasting impact on college football broadcasting.