For nearly four decades, “College GameDay Built by The Home Depot” has been a Saturday morning tradition for college football fans across the country. This year, on Aug. 30, that tradition will mark a milestone as ESPN and The Home Depot celebrate the retirement of legendary broadcaster Lee Corso. 

Corso, one of the original hosts, will make his final headgear pick live from Columbus, Ohio—the site of his very first headgear moment in 1996. His farewell broadcast will close out a remarkable 38-season run as one of the most beloved figures in sports broadcasting. 

To commemorate his legacy, ESPN and The Home Depot will debut a one-time logo: “College GameDay Built by The Home Depot and Lee Corso,” incorporating Corso’s signature into The Home Depot’s iconic branding. The tribute is a way to thank Corso for the joy he’s brought to fans and for helping shape College GameDay.

“Lee embodies everything that makes college football so special: tradition, personality and a love for the game,” said Molly Battin, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at The Home Depot. “It is a privilege for us to stand alongside ESPN in recognizing his contributions to the sport and to generations of fans.”  

The Home Depot has partnered with ESPN since 2003, helping transform the show into a cultural staple of college football. Corso’s signature headgear picks – often surprising, always entertaining – have become a cherished tradition, with fans eagerly awaiting his final selection each week.  

“Lee Corso’s energy and passion have defined Saturday mornings for college football fans everywhere,” said Andrew Messina, senior vice president – sales, Disney Advertising. “For more than 20 years Disney and The Home Depot have brought College GameDay to life each weekend and we’re overjoyed to collaborate on this one-of-a-kind tribute to celebrate his incredible legacy.”

For fans who do not want to miss this historic moment, tune in to College GameDay Built by The Home Depot and Lee Corso on August 30, live from Columbus, Ohio, or on ESPN. 

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