The Week 8 edition of ESPN’s “College GameDay” is shaping up to be one of the best yet, as the crew heads to Austin, Texas for a highly anticipated clash between the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 1 Texas Longhorns .
Lee Corso , the iconic 89-year-old fixture of the show, has been under the weather for the past two weeks, which kept him away from the broadcast. However, there’s promising news as we approach Week 8.
On Friday, ESPN released its weekly press release detailing the crew, events, and special guests for the upcoming show. Notably, Corso, who typically makes every appearance with his famous headgear picks, was absent for the previous two weeks from the preview.
This week, he is expected to mak his triumphant return, with plans for his 419th career headgear pick—and he’s currently a perfect 5-0 this season. This is exciting news for both “College GameDay” and Corso’s fans. For more details, check out ESPN’s full Week 8 press release .
According to ESPN, this Week 8 edition of “College GameDay” holds special significance for Lee Corso. He has a rich history with both the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns.