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USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
CUE SPECULATION: Lee Corso's final College GameDay could be Texas vs. Ohio State
CUE SPECULATION: Lee Corso's final College GameDay could be Texas vs. Ohio State Despite the game being broadcasted on FOX, College GameDay on ESPN has still broadcasted before from Big Noon Kickoff games. Legendary ESPN analyst Lee Corso is set to retire after nearly four decades on College GameDay, with his final broadcast scheduled for August 30, 2025. While speculation is swirling that Corso's last show will be at the marquee match up between Ohio State and Texas, not everyone is convinced that will be the case. Corso, who turns 90 this summer, has been an iconic figure on College GameDay since joining the program in 1987. His tradition of donning mascot headgear for his game picks began in Columbus, Ohio, in 1996, when he first wore the Brutus Buckeye head. With the Buckeyes hosting the Longhorns in a rare non-conference matchup to open the season, many see this as a fitting full-circle moment for Corso's farewell. ESPN has yet to formally announce the location for Corso's final show, fueling speculation among fans and analysts. The Ohio State-Texas game is widely considered the favorite, given its national appeal and Corso's personal history with both programs. 'It would be a major upset if College GameDay headed anywhere but Ohio State for Corso's final show,' noted one analyst. However, some, including college football insider Brett McMurphy, have suggested that ESPN could choose another high-profile Week 1 matchup, such as Alabama at Florida State or LSU at Clemson, both of which also carry significant storylines and fan interest. Corso is a Florida State alum, adding a personal connection to the Seminoles' opener against Alabama. While the Texas vs. Ohio State game will be broadcasted on FOX. ESPN's 'College GameDay' has appeared on site at games featured as Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff,' including the high-profile Penn State-Ohio State matchup in October 2024. Both pregame shows broadcasted live from Penn State's campus ahead of the noon kickoff. Regardless of the location, Corso's final appearance will mark the end of an era for college football fans. His entertaining style, memorable catchphrases, and iconic headgear picks have made him one of the sport's most beloved personalities. ESPN has announced plans for special programming to celebrate Corso's career in the days leading up to his farewell broadcast. As the college football world awaits ESPN's official decision, the possibility of Corso's last pick coming at Ohio State-Texas remains the sentimental favorite, one that could see Corso dawn the beloved Hook'em headgear one last time.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Columbus Anheuser-Busch brewery receives $300 million investment
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Anheuser-Busch celebrated a new $300 million national investment at its Columbus brewery on Monday. The investment will expand their technical training, with the company's first regional excellence center in Columbus. 'Anheuser-Busch has been here for almost 60 years,' Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said. 'They've been making beer here, and that continues, how they do it continues to evolve, and the technology continues to advance, and we want Ohio workers to advance at the same time.' Ohio State grad goes viral in Brutus Buckeye reveal video Officials said the new national investment by Anheuser-Busch will have a major impact on advancing technology and building up the workforce. CEO Brendan Whitworth explained the program is modeled after the technical excellence center in St. Louis, supporting over 1,200 employees. 'We will open our doors beyond our own workforce, inviting local trade schools to leverage our capabilities and our curriculum so that together we can build an even stronger pipeline of qualified and talented workers to strengthen the American manufacturing sector,' Whitworth said. The new center will also be training the existing workforce, hoping to upskill its entire regional technical workforce over the next three years. 'The more business can be entwined and work with our schools, the better it is,' DeWine said. 'Better for us is better for, the for the business, better for the young people that are being trained.' Officials also said the new excellence center will help support military veterans find opportunities in manufacturing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
