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Lee Corso Celebrates 90th Birthday on 'GameDay' Finale

8/31/2025

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Lee Corso's final appearance on ESPN's "College GameDay" occurred on August 30, 2025, his 90th birthday.
He chose Ohio State to defeat Texas, reflecting his first pick from 1996.
Colleagues, including Kirk Herbstreit, shared emotional tributes recognizing Corso's impact on college football.
All six teams he played for or coached won their games that day.
The Ohio State marching band honored him by spelling his name on the field.

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Lee Corso's final appearance on ESPN's "College GameDay" occurred on August 30, 2025, his 90th birthday.
He chose Ohio State to defeat Texas, reflecting his first pick from 1996.
Colleagues, including Kirk Herbstreit, shared emotional tributes recognizing Corso's impact on college football.
All six teams he played for or coached won their games that day.
The Ohio State marching band honored him by spelling his name on the field.