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By Hunt Palmer
ESPN’s College Gameday set up in Columbus, Ohio, for Lee Corso’s final show. The crew picked Saturday night’s monster showdown between LSU and Clemson.
Here’s how they see it.
Desmond Howard – Clemson
Nick Saban – Clemson
Pat McAfee – Clemson
Kirk Herbstreit (No pick, calling the game)
Lee Corso – LSU
Earleir in the show, Corso also selected LSU to win the national championship.

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