Corso suffered partial paralysis after a stroke in 2009 and other medical events have led to sporadic appearances in recent years.

Dec 21, 2024 · Longtime ESPN analyst Lee Corso missed the "College GameDay" broadcast on Friday, the crew's first show of the 12-team College Football Playoff.

Aug 16, 2023 · Speaking to one of his newer GameDay colleagues, Pat McAfee, Herbstreit recalled that Corso "really couldn't speak" after suffering a stroke in 2009. The stroke left him partially paralyzed.

Oct 5, 2024 · Legendary analyst Lee Corso was absent from his seat and given the 89-year-old former coach's age and recent health struggles fans were rightly concerned.

Jan 21, 2025 · Despite suffering a stroke in 2009 that affected his speech, Corso has held strong to making his regular appearances on the show. He missed multiple trips this season, including the trip to...

Dec 7, 2024 · The stroke impacted Corso's speech, as he was unable to talk for a month after the incident. Since returning to the air, he has been scripting many of his appearances on the program.

Oct 7, 2023 · On May 16, 2009, the ESPN legend had a minor stroke. He didn't suffer any lasting repercussions from the episode, which was caused by an arterial blockage. At the time, ESPN released a...

Aug 16, 2023 · Before the 2023 season of the show gets underway in a couple weeks, Corso's co-host/friend Kirk Herbstreit provided an update on his health status. “He had a stroke about 12 or 13 years ago and...

Oct 17, 2017 · It’s a necessity nowadays, eight years after he suffered a major stroke that makes it difficult for him to talk — sometimes his speech is slightly slurred and he mispronounces words. He may...

Oct 18, 2017 · Everyone loves Lee Corso and he has been a fixture in the lives of college football die-hards for decades. However, the 82-year-old suffered a well-publicized stroke back in 2009 and, given his age, it is clear at times that Corso just isn't quite the same on the air.