It’s the end of an era as Lee Corso, the proponent of those iconic headgear picks, is set to retire after featuring in his final College Game Day in Week 1 of the upcoming season. But legends like Lee Corso live on in memories even after retirement, and his contribution goes well beyond announcing. 430 headgear picks, 69 different teams, and a correct pick record of 286-144 show the illustrious career he had, and that’s why ESPN’s president is honoring him in a very special way.
Lee Corso will be honored at the ESPYS on Wednesday at 8 PM ET. The announcer will sit with Kirk Herbstreit, Pat McAfee, and Desmond Howard to make the moment memorable. ESPN President Burke Magnus called it a “fitting way” to bid adieu to the legend.
“This is a unique opportunity we have to weave him into the evening and really begin the process of sending him off with full honors. To get him there in person to acknowledge all of his contributions and what he’s meant to both the company and sports, but more importantly, the fans, we just think it’s a fitting way to kick off his departure,” said Magnus.
Wednesday during the @ESPYS (8p ET, ABC & ESPN+), legendary @CollegeGameDay analyst Lee Corso will be honored by @KirkHerbstreit, @DesmondHoward & @PatMcAfeeShow
CGD host @ReceDavis & ESPN President of Content @burkemagnus spoke w/@AP about the tribute: https://t.co/224K2L0T9o pic.twitter.com/PpbBXCTL5X
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 16, 2025
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