ESPN College GameDay Hosts Lee Corso’s Final Show in Columbus Ohio State-Texas

ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast live from Ohio State University's campus on August 30, ahead of the highly anticipated season opener between the Texas Longhorns and Ohio State Buckeyes, marking the final show for longtime analyst Lee Corso before his retirement. Corso, who began his famous mascot headgear tradition in Columbus in 1996, will make his last pick at Ohio Stadium, bringing his nearly 30-year College GameDay career full circle. The matchup is expected to be a top-five showdown and a significant event for both programs, with Texas entering the Arch Manning era and Ohio State likely starting Julian Sayin at quarterback. Corso has selected and worn Brutus Buckeye's headgear a record 45 times and has had a 66% success rate in his game predictions on College GameDay. The broadcast will feature other ESPN personalities including Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, and Pat McAffee, and represents a notable blend of tradition and anticipation for the upcoming college football season kickoff. This game also echoes a recent championship encounter between the two teams and is expected to draw substantial attention as both aim for strong seasons.