Lee Corso to Retire After August 2025 GameDay

Legendary ESPN 'College GameDay' analyst Lee Corso will retire after his final show on August 30, 2025, capping nearly 40 years with the network. His farewell broadcast will take place at Ohio State, where his iconic headgear pick tradition began in 1996, during the season opener between the Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns. Corso has made 430 headgear selections with a record of 286-144 and is known for his entertaining predictions and the catchphrase 'Not so fast, my friend.' Ohio State is the team Corso has picked most frequently, and it has hosted 'GameDay' more times than any other school. Colleagues and fans have expressed gratitude for Corso's lasting impact on college football broadcasting. The broadcast is expected to serve as an emotional celebration of his legacy.