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Fans honor Lee Corso and the joy he brought to CFB

Apr 18, 2025 | 9:26 AM

By Rivers Hughey

There will never be another Lee Corso. A true titan of college football and sports television, Corso has given us decades of unforgettable moments — from the heartfelt to the hilarious to the definitely not safe for broadcast.

Whether he was donning a mascot head, dropping an accidental f-bomb, or making heartfelt predictions, Corso’s charm made every Saturday morning appointment television.

Here’s a look at some tributes from his peers and some of his very best moments, captured perfectly on X.

College GameDay perfectly captured what Lee Corso has meant to all of us with this heartfelt tribute announcing his retirement.

No tradition in college football is more beloved (or more purely Corso) than his legendary headgear picks, a tradition that became the highlight of every GameDay show.

Scott Van Pelt summed up what so many of us feel, delivering a heartfelt and emotional tribute.

RGIII paid his respects to Corso with a kind message, calling him a true legend whose passion made college football even more special.

Chris Fowler reflected on the joy, energy, and unforgettable moments he got to experience alongside Corso through the years.

Only Corso could turn a College GameDay into a full-on party. Example? The time he famously crowd surfed at Penn State.

Corso was right at home in one of the wildest College GameDay scenes ever, teaming up with guest picker Katy Perry for pure, unforgettable corndog fun at Ole Miss.

In true Corso fashion, he didn’t just pick Oklahoma State, he went full Pistol Pete.

Only Corso could turn a Notre Dame pick into a full-on performance, dancing across the stage in a Leprechaun costume and stealing the show in the process.

Corso always embraced the boos when he picked against a hostile home crowd.

Corso had no problem speaking his mind. Like the time he picked Georgia but couldn’t help roasting Uga.

In a classic only Corso moment, he accidentally called a child a “midget” on live TV. It was a cringey slip, but somehow still delivered with the kind of harmless, charm only he could pull off.

Of all Corso’s unforgettable moments, none was more hilariously unexpected than the time he dropped an unfiltered f-bomb live on air. And somehow made us love him even more.

It wouldn’t be a true tribute without the numbers and Corso’s stats over his legendary College GameDay career are just as impressive as the man himself.

For nearly four decades, Lee Corso wasn’t just part of college football — he was college football. His heart, humor, unpredictability, and love for the game made every Saturday morning feel a little more special.

There will never be another like him, and honestly, we wouldn’t want that. Thanks for the memories, Coach, and for reminding us all to never, ever be afraid to put on the mascot head.

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