It would be understandable if Lee Corso elected to hang up the microphone and officially retire from covering college football, considering his age and recent health concerns.
Not so fast, my friend.
The "College GameDay" legend is back on the desk for Week 1 of the 2024 NCAA football season. Corso missed the crew's trip to Dublin, Ireland for the Week 0 matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech, but the ESPN analyst will be with the group for the first full slate of Saturday college football.
When you think of "College GameDay," it's impossible not to think of Corso. From his iconic catchphrases to his mascot heads for his picks, the former college football coach is what makes the show incredibly entertaining.
This year, he is joined once again by Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee. However, Corso now is not the only former coach on the desk, as Alabama legend Nick Saban is joining the crew for 2024.
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Corso has been at it for quite some time, so how old is he? Here is what to know about Corso's age and timeline on "College GameDay."
How old is Lee Corso?
Corso enters the 2024 college football season at 89 years old.
He was born on Aug. 7, 1935.
When did Lee Corso start on 'College GameDay'?
Corso has been a staple on "College GameDay" since the start.
ESPN aired the very first episode of "College GameDay" on Sept. 5, 1987. Corso was on the desk alongside host Tim Brando and fellow analyst Beano Cook to bring fans coverage of the best college football games on the schedule for the week.
Over 35 years later, Corso remains the only member of the original crew that is still analyzing the Saturday slate in NCAA football.
Due to his health, Corso has missed a number of shows here and there over the last few seasons. However, when healthy, you can expect the former coach to be on the desk, sharing his expertise on the sport.
Lee Corso coaching timeline
Before Corso got into broadcasting, he spent many years in college football as a player and a coach.
He played as a defensive back at Florida State University from 1953 to 1956, setting the school record for career interceptions (14). That mark stood for over two decades until it was broken later by Monk Bonasorte.
After his playing days, Corso became a graduate assistant for the Seminoles in 1958. He got his first coaching gig in 1959 at Maryland, coaching the quarterbacks. He stayed in the role until 1966 when he became the defensive backs coach at Navy.
Three years later, Corso got his first head coaching job. Louisville hired him in 1969 to take over for Frank Camp. After four incredibly successful seasons with the Cardinals, Indiana hired Corso in 1972 to take over the Hoosiers football program. Corso spent a decade at Indiana before he was fired in 1982.
After Indiana, he spent one year as head coach at Northern Illinois University in 1984 before trying his hand at the professional level. He was the head coach of the Orlando Renegades of the United States Football League in 1985, and was playing on continuing the role after one season. However, the USFL folded operations in 1986.
Lee Corso college coaching record
| Season | Team | Record |
| 1969 | Louisville | 5-4-1 |
| 1970 | Louisville | 8-3-1 |
| 1971 | Louisville | 6-3-1 |
| 1972 | Louisville | 9-1 |
| 1973 | Indiana | 2-9 |
| 1974 | Indiana | 1-10 |
| 1975 | Indiana | 2-8-1 |
| 1976 | Indiana | 5-6 |
| 1977 | Indiana | 5-5-1 |
| 1978 | Indiana | 4-7 |
| 1979 | Indiana | 8-4 |
| 1980 | Indiana | 6-5 |
| 1981 | Indiana | 3-8 |
| 1982 | Indiana | 5-6 |
| 1984 | Northern Illinois | 4-6-1 |
