Lee Corso has been a longtime face of ESPN's College GameDay, known for his accurate gameday picks.
However, the veteran analyst won't be appearing on the show for Week 7, leaving fans to wonder why. According to co-host Rece Davis, Corso is still "under the weather."
“I talked to him earlier and he said he was sorry he is missing his best friend, The Duck,” Davis added.
This will be the second week in a row that the 89-year-old has missed GameDay due to health issues.
Corso's absence is particularly felt as College GameDay heads to the University of Oregon for the high-stakes matchup between the No. 3 Oregon Ducks (5-0, 2-0, SEC) and the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0, SEC).
Fans eagerly awaiting Corso's iconic mascot headgear pick will have to go without it again. Given his age, Corso has long struggled with health issues, including a stroke in 2009. However, he’s dedicated to his profession whenever he’s available. He even worked remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s no exact detail about what’s troubling Corso at the moment. As GameDay continues to happen, fans hope he returns to the desk soon.
Lee Corso's history on ESPN College GameDay
The CFB analyst and ESPN go way back to the College GameDay's pilot episode in 1987.
He also has 28 years of coaching experience, 10 of which were spent with the Indiana Hoosiers from 1973-1982. However, Corso has become a fan-favorite for another tradition on gameday that he only brings to life.
Corso’s popularity skyrocketed when College GameDay transitioned from an ESPN studio to live broadcasts at various college campuses in 1993.
His famous tradition of picking headgear began in 1996 when he started donning mascot headgear to announce his picks for the week’s biggest game.
Fast-forward 28 years, and fans eagerly await his dramatic reveals, either cheering or booing his decision. Over the years, Corso has built a 277-139 record on his College GameDay picks.
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