Lee Corso closed out his tenure on a remarkable hot streak. Over the weekend, the legendary college football analyst went a perfect six-for-six on his game predictions during his final appearance on a popular Saturday pre-game show. His uncanny accuracy on Sunday night, capping Miami’s 27-24 win over Notre Dame, would have been a profitable run for anyone following his picks.
A Fitting Farewell for a Prediction Machine
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Corso’s swan song included donning the Brutus Buckeye headgear before Ohio State’s victory over Texas. He also correctly called Florida State’s upset of Alabama. His other winning predictions featured Tennessee over Syracuse, LSU’s road win at Clemson, and South Carolina’s 24-11 triumph in Atlanta against Virginia Tech.
Corso, 90, finished his final show with a flawless six-game prediction record.
Corso’s Impressive Prediction Pedigree
This flawless finish felt like a fitting send-off for Corso, who first joined the pre-game show in 1987. His now-iconic headgear segment began in 1996. That year, he famously wore the Brutus headgear after picking Ohio State to defeat Penn State.
Corso’s career headgear picks total 431. He has selected Ohio State 46 times, more than any other school. His record when picking the Buckeyes is 32-14, and he’s 6-13 when picking against them.
“To everyone who has been a part of the journey, thank you,” Corso shared during the show’s opening segment.
Future Forecasts from the Field
Looking ahead, Corso also tabbed LSU to win the College Football Playoff this season. The Tigers are quarterbacked by Garrett Nussmeier, who emerged as a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy after his Week 1 performance at Clemson. This season’s victory broke a five-game losing streak for LSU in season openers dating back to 2020.
Corso’s remaining College Football Playoff picks for the season include Clemson, Penn State, and Notre Dame.
