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Pat McAfee denies rumor about taking over Corso's headgear picks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:47 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Pat McAfee denies rumor about taking over Corso's headgear picks

Summary

Pat McAfee addressed rumors regarding his role on ESPN's College GameDay amid the upcoming college football season. Following Lee Corso's retirement on Aug. 30, 2025, McAfee has been falsely reported to inherit Corso's headgear picks tradition. Rece Davis clarified that Corso's legacy will not be replicated by others, including McAfee. McAfee responded to the misinformation on Twitter, emphasizing that Corso's picks were retired with him. College GameDay prepares for its 40th season, set to begin with its 500th show on Sept. 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Key Details

•Lee Corso retired from College GameDay on Aug. 30, 2025.
•Corso's headgear picks will not be continued by anyone else.
•Rece Davis confirmed the tradition remains unique to Corso.
•The 40th season of College GameDay begins on Sept. 5.
•McAfee plans to perform on the show this season.

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2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee refutes fabricated claim he’s taking over Lee Corso’s headgear picks on ‘College GameDay’

What they're saying

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After 38 years, Lee Corso’s iconic run on ESPN’s College GameDay concluded on Aug. 30, 2025. Corso’s famed headgear picks retired with him. Rece Davis made it vehemently clear that nobody else would dare try to replicate Corso’s tradition. Not even Pat McAfee. As college football season nears, some people are having trouble accepting that fact, and…
— Yahoo Sports

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