We’re only weeks away from the legendary Lee Corso’s final appearance on ESPN College GameDay. As the college football icon celebrates his birthday, ESPN shared a tribute to him that has gone viral.
Corso, who has been a part of College GameDay since the show’s inception three decades ago, turns 90 years old today. To mark the occasion, ESPN shared a 90-second clip of his greatest moments at the network through the years.
Dozens of headgear selections, quips and other signature moments through the decades were on display in the video, which has quickly gone viral.
Coach Lee Corso is turning 90 today! 🙌To celebrate, here are 90 seconds of some of his most memorable moments 🐐 pic.twitter.com/PiK1DTU7vq
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 7, 2025
Respect
Fans in the comments of the video showed their appreciation for Corso’s influence on college football with tons of heartfelt tributes to him:
“Game day will never be the same. Happy birthday coach,” one user wrote.
“The best, the Best, THE BEST EVER! Happy birthday and thank you for bringing joy to millions for decades!” wrote another.
“Happy birthday, Legend,” a third replied.
“An icon of sports and television He transformed sports TV. He’s an all-time great and should be treated as such The Primetime Emmys should honor Coach this year by revealing the winners via headgear selection.”
“A National Treasure! Happy 90th Birthday Coach.”
“I’m going to miss seeing Lee on GameDay.. Happy birthday Coach!! Pretty cool I share a birthday with you!”
“Wow! 90 years young. Coach Lee Corso is a real gem. Sending Happy Birthday wishes his way.”
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Unmatched influence on football
Lee Corso was a star cornerback at Florida State University back in the 1950s and then embarked on a coaching career spanning three decades. He won two conference titles at Louisville and led the Indiana Hoosiers to their first bowl game win in school history.
But the greatest lasting legacy he’ll have on the sport is his iconic “Headgear Selection” where he dons a mask or costume representing the team he picked to win the featured game on College GameDay.
ESPN has made it clear that the practice will be retired with Coach Corso – rightfully so.
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