College football fans express nostalgia for Lee Corso on GameDay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
During a recent episode of ESPN's College GameDay, viewers expressed nostalgia for former host Lee Corso, who retired last season. Comments on social media highlighted a shift in the show's tone since Corso's departure, favoring pointed critiques over his light-hearted banter. GameDay, featuring Nick Saban and Pat McAfee, has seen improved ratings but has adopted a different focus. This shift mirrors a broader trend in college football programming, as rival show Big Noon Kickoff on Fox seeks to attract fans while also embracing controversial figures like Dave Portnoy. The evolution of both shows reflects changing audience preferences.
- •Viewers miss Lee Corso's light-hearted antics on GameDay.
- •The show now features Nick Saban and Pat McAfee.
- •GameDay's ratings have improved post-Corso.
- •Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff aims for broader appeal.
- •Dave Portnoy’s presence adds controversy to Fox's show.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Where have you gone, Lee Corso? College football fans falling out of love with Saturday pregame shows
"“I miss when this show was about an old guy putting on funny mascot heads.” That comment came from an X user quoting a video of ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday. Specifically, a clip of Mississippi Army National Guard helicopters flying overhead as analyst Pat McAfee says, “We certainly appreciate the hell out of the…
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