Lee Corso is one of the most beloved figures in college football.
Just take a look at the outpouring of love the legendary ESPN broadcaster was shown on Thursday when the network announced that he will retire in August. Corso will make one final appearance on College GameDay on Aug. 30 and then call it a career. Following the news of his retirement, friends, colleagues, and fans all across the sport gave Corso his flowers for nearly 40 years of college football coverage.
“Coach Corso has had an iconic run in broadcasting, and we’re all lucky to have been around to witness it,” friend and GameDay partner Kirk Herbstreit said in a statement. “He has taught me so much throughout our time together, and he’s been like a second father to me. It has been my absolute honor to have the best seat in the house to watch Coach put on that mascot head each week.”Herbstreit cut a longer video on Thursday, thanking Corso for their friendship over the years. GameDay host Rece Davis did the same.
Below, you’ll find some of the reaction to Corso’s retirement from elsewhere around ESPN and the broader college football landscape.
So many iconic headgear moments. Corso left his mark on GameDay forever ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qj7LEaUJa1
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) April 17, 2025You can't think of college football without thinking about Lee Corso. Thank you for decades of memories, Coach ? pic.twitter.com/TyIzT9kFQD
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) April 17, 2025Absolute legendThanks for everything Coach t.co/eII26DFYEP pic.twitter.com/lFhMqdSCFb
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 17, 2025.@stephenasmith gives flowers to Lee Corso after he announced his retirement ? "He's absolutely wonderful, and he's going to be missed." ? pic.twitter.com/T74QdJHm6E
— First Take (@FirstTake) April 17, 2025quick reflections and tribute to a dear friend and living legend, with word now official that #leecorso is retiring from @CollegeGameDay after one huge send off! much more to come. Love you, LC! pic.twitter.com/V2Q15Qi795
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) April 17, 2025Lee Corso the greatest to ever do it pic.twitter.com/eJZa0i7krp
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) April 17, 2025Congrats on retirement to the legend Lee Corso pic.twitter.com/mQEXRY2lE3
— CFB Home (@CFBHome) April 17, 2025Thank you Lee Corso.Thank you for your passion for College Football.Thank you for your storytelling.Thank you for being a great teammate to all who had the honor of working with you.One more show, but we all know you will be missed on TV.But most of all, you will be… pic.twitter.com/5rLa6rjCsC
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 17, 2025So glad Indiana was great last year so we could give Lee Corso the welcome home he deserved on @CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/n1G7iswQaQ
— Barstool IU (@IUBarstool) April 17, 2025Honored to work with Lee Corso. Just an incredible spirit and kindness, that he shared with all. Corso on his final @CollegeGameDay in Week 1: "My family and I will be forever indebted for the opportunity to be part of ESPN and College GameDay for nearly 40 years.” t.co/RyFPIYAB0N
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 17, 2025Gonna miss Lee Corso on College GameDay, but it’s a well-earned retirement for the college football legend. pic.twitter.com/9xW7bvT9JL
— JMU Sports News (@JMUSportsNews) April 17, 2025Happy retirement, Lee Corso. It's been great having you at so many of our games throughout the years! pic.twitter.com/esYcHOEvYc
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) April 17, 2025When Lee Corso comforted Herbstreit after how Kirk had taken care of him the last few years ? pic.twitter.com/0613Mqxlsl
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) April 17, 2025When my children ask about Lee Corso Hell of a run for the legend. pic.twitter.com/FLcTldVdPZ
— Jake “JBOY” Crain (@JakeCrain_) April 17, 2025x
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