College football legend Lee Corso is hanging up his headgear after this season, with ESPN announcing his retirement from “College GameDay” in Week 1. Corso, who has been a fixture on the show since its debut in 1987, will step away at the age of 77.
Corso’s departure marks the end of an era for fans of college football’s most iconic pre-game ritual, where he famously dons a team hat to predict game outcomes. His retirement comes as some teams face significant changes, including coaching departures and new front office leadership.
This season will be Corso’s last chance to see his beloved Michigan Wolverines take the field, but it won’t be the end of his involvement in the sport. The Athletic has learned that Corso plans to stay involved with college football through a new role as a special advisor to the NCAA.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6289529/2025/04/18/lee-corso-retirement-gameday-the-pulse