Inside ‘College GameDay’s’ Unforgettable, Secret Tribute to Lee Corso That Will Leave Fans Speechless
So, here we are—just a few weeks shy of saying goodbye to Lee Corso’s final “College GameDay” episode. Can you believe it? For nearly 40 years, this guy has been the comic heartbeat of Saturday mornings, turning headgear picks into a national pastime and teaming up with Kirk Herbstreit to create TV magic. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, watching such an iconic figure ride off into the sunset, but hey, legends deserve that moment in the sun, right? Now, ESPN and fans from every corner of college football are rallying to give Corso the send-off he’s earned—sharing memories, heartfelt videos, and a sea of school colors waving in tribute. It’s moments like these that remind me—college football fandom? Unmatched anywhere. Grab your tissues, folks… it’s gonna be one for the books. LEARN MORE
Although we don’t want to admit it, Lee Corso is just three weeks away from his final episode of “College GameDay.”
Corso has been the heart and soul of “College GameDay” since its inception in 1987. Fans adore his humor, his headgear picks and his wholesome connection with ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit. While they’d love for him to stay on the show forever, they certainly know that he deserves to ride off into the sunset on his own terms.
“My family and I will be forever indebted for the opportunity to be part of ESPN and College GameDay for nearly 40 years,” Corso said in a statement in April. “I have a treasure of many friends, fond memories and some unusual experiences to take with me into retirement.”
In an effort to celebrate Corso’s iconic career, ESPN and “College GameDay” are asking fans to participate in an epic tribute for the beloved coach.
There are three rules in place for this tribute:
- Wear your school colors and/or school logo
- Record the video horizontally
- Keep the video under 3 minutes
Fans are being advised to either share their favorite memory of Corso or send him a kind farewell message.
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
With Corso’s final show coming up pretty soon, college football teams are trying their best to rack up as many fan messages as possible.
“Happy 90th Birthday to Lee Corso! All college football fans are encouraged to send a personal message video ahead of his final show on August 30,” the Minnesota Golden Gophers wrote on X.
“The Legend Coach Corso was an assistant at Navy from 1966-68! Send in your messages,” the Navy Midshipmen said.
“Share a message with Coach Corso,” Auburn’s football team said.
“Bearcats, let’s help celebrate Coach! Send in your messages below,” Cincinnati’s social media team wrote.
“Trojan Family, let’s show the legendary Lee Corso how much we appreciate all the memories we’ve shared together,” USC’s football team added. “Submit your videos below!”
Trojan Family, let’s show the legendary Lee Corso how much we appreciate all the memories we’ve shared together ✌️
Submit your videos below! https://t.co/p9ard6bKIe pic.twitter.com/ll1c5u05SM
— USC Football ✌️ (@uscfb) August 7, 2025
Stuff like this is why college football’s fandom can’t be matched.
There’s no question Corso will appreciate all the kind words he’s about to receive.
That being said, fans may want to consider watching Corso’s final episode of “College GameDay” with a box of tissues next to them.
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