Whether the fans are wearing scarlet and gray or rooting for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, they’re probably sitting on the edge of their seats right about now. And why wouldn’t they? Notre Dame vs. Ohio State for the National Championship game is just moments away, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Two legendary programs, loaded with talent, and both itching to claim the ultimate prize. You can feel the energy building, right? So does the former coach, Lee Corso. But one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a wild ride.
Speaking of that wild ride, there’s one tradition that always adds an extra layer of excitement to these big games—College GameDay and Lee Corso’s iconic headgear picks. If you’ve ever tuned in to the show, you know exactly what I mean. Corso, the man with the plan, has been making these predictions for decades, and he’s become known for more than just his sharp insight. And before the big game, College GameDay took to their official Instagram handle to share some of the key moments of his predictions throughout the years.
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“Some of Coach Corso’s best Ohio State and Notre Dame picks throughout the years,” that’s what the post captioned. And when you swipe it right, you’re gonna see how Corso has been in the prediction game, not for years but for decades. Ohio State in 1996 and 1998. Then came Notre Dame in 2004 and then again in 2012. It’s just a rollercoaster ride for him and the fans as well.
But here’s the catch: he doesn’t just throw on a cap and call it a day. Oh no. Corso goes all out. He’ll pull out the mascot heads and give us a show. Fast forward to now, and Corso has over 400 headgear picks. And his track record? That’s some insane kind of stuff when it comes to his win percentage. With nearly 300 wins and just under 150 losses, Corso has a win percentage of 66.67%.
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However, the big question still remains a mystery. Is he gonna make a headgear pick in the national championship showdown between Notre Dame and Ohio State? Though, as of now, there is no official confirmation on this, it could be that he’s gonna miss out this time due to his health concerns.
Lee Corso’s Ohio State and Notre Dame picks over the years
Let’s talk about the number because Corso’s headgear picks aren’t just fun. They’re legendary, if we are being honest. When Corso picks Ohio State, he’s 29-15. Not too shabby, right? But when he picks against them? Well, he’s not so good in that category, which just goes to show that even Corso can’t always predict the Buckeyes’ magic.
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On the flip side, when Corso picks Notre Dame, he’s got a pretty good track record from both sides. He picked them 29 times so far and has a record of 13-16. However, in all those 29 games, the legendary coach managed to predict the result correctly with a track record of solid 20-9 in his favor. So, basically, it’s a pretty even split when it comes to the Fighting Irish.
So, as we count down the hours until the national championship kicks off, we can’t help but remember how Lee Corso has been a staple of college football for over three decades. From his hilarious antics with the mascot heads to his winning streaks, Corso’s predictions have become a tradition in their own right.
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