Kirk Herbstreit confirms Lee Corso's return to “College GameDay”

While it's thriving in the ratings, ESPN's College game day was missing a core component on his desk.

Lee Corso, a mainstay of Matchday has missed the last two weeks since its inception as a roadshow in 1993.

The 89-year-old was “under the weather” as they broadcast from Berkeley, California.two weeks ago. He also missed last week's trip to Eugene, Oregon. although no specific reason was given.

However, this series ends at two. fellow Matchday Analyst Kirk Herbstreit confirmed that Corso will be back on the show this Saturday in Austin, Texas.

“He’s back” – Kirk Herbstreit when asked if Lee Corso will be back at College GameDay this week

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“He's back,” Herbstreit said when asked if Corso would be back during a media event at a Raising Cane's restaurant in Austin on Friday. Outside the restaurant, a crowd of mostly Texas fans cheered the news.

Matchday is in town ahead of Saturday night's big SEC showdown between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Pro golfer and Texas alum Scottie Sheffler will be in attendance as a guest picker.

Corso missed several College game day Shows from the last few years. He missed one at Utah last October due to a “family matter” and missed at least three games in 2022 (at Texas, Kansas and Clemson) because of health issues. He also returned to set in 2021 after performing from home in 2020 due to COVID-19.

College game day has hit the ground running this season, garnering high ratings, thanks in part to the additions of Pat McAfee and Nick Saban. The only thing that's been missing lately is Corso's iconic donning of the mascot head upon his election. This classic moment will return this Saturday.