ESPN's long-standing figure, Lee Corso, bid farewell to 'College Gameday' after a 38-year tenure, with colleagues offering heartfelt tributes.

After an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades, Lee Corso, the beloved television host and former college football coach, announced his retirement from ESPN's College Gameday in April.

Corso, who made his ESPN debut in 1987 and appeared on the very first edition of College Gameday in 1993, made his final pick on the pregame show two weeks after his 90th birthday. The crew on College Gameday paid tribute to Corso on-air during his final pick, with the team donning giant Lee masks as a sweet send-off.

In his final pick, Corso chose Ohio State to beat Texas, a decision he described as one of the easiest picks he's ever made. Corso, who has made a total of 431 picks during his time on College Gameday, threw on the team mascot Brutus Buckeye's head during the momentous occasion.

The crowd held their own masks of Coach Corso as he made his pick, a touching display of affection for the man who has become an icon of college football. Corso referred to his first headgear pick in 1996 during his final pick, a nod to the tradition that has made College Gameday a staple of the sport.

Corso, a former college football coach, analyst, and author, has a treasure of many friends, fond memories, and unusual experiences to take with him into retirement. He expressed his gratitude to ESPN and College Gameday, saying that he and his family will be forever indebted to the network for the opportunities and memories they have shared.

As Corso officially signed off from ESPN's College Gameday for the last time, the sports world bid farewell to a legend. Corso's impact on college football and his unique style will undoubtedly be missed, but his legacy will live on in the hearts of fans and colleagues alike.

ESPN's long-standing figure, Lee Corso, bid farewell to 'College Gameday' after a 38-year tenure, with colleagues offering heartfelt tributes.