Lee Corso’s Last Headgear | The Legacy in Numbers

431 picks. 29 seasons. 66.5% accuracy. Lee Corso didn’t just wear the headgear — he built a ritual that defined ESPN’s College GameDay for nearly 40 years. From his first Brutus Buckeye pick in 1996 to his emotional farewell in 2025, this is the data-driven breakdown of Corso’s cultural and broadcast legacy.

📊 Featuring:
• 38 years on College GameDay
• 431 headgear picks
• 286 correct (66.5% accuracy)
• Ohio State: First & last pick
• GameDay viewership doubled under Corso

Data defines his career. Emotion defines his legacy.

🔎 Blunt Insight: Tradition + Entertainment + Consistency = Brand Dominance.