LEE Corso returned to College GameDay after two weeks off to massive cheers from fans.
The 89-year-old broadcast icon took his seat on the ESPN set on Saturday’s show.
Corso was joined by co-stars Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee, Desmond Howard and host Rece Davis.
Davis welcomed Corso back at the beginning of the show.
He had been missing for the last two episodes after a health scare.
College GameDay was in Austin, Texas ahead of a top-five showdown.
The No. 1 ranked Texas Longhorns took on the No. 5 ranked Georgia Bulldogs in the game of the weekend.
And Texas fans welcomed Corso back with a huge ovation.
“These people love you,” McAfee told his returning co-star.
Corso’s return to College GameDay was confirmed by Herbstreit on Friday.
“GREAT NEWS, Welcome Back Coach,” one fan said.
“Lee Corso’s hat rack must be thrilled!” another fan said.
Fans had started to worry for Corso after his absence. with some calling for him to retire.
College GameDay host Davis issued a short statement during one of the show’s he missed.
“Lee Corso, a little bit under the weather, we expect to get him back soon,” Davis said.
“I know LC’s watching. Speedy recovery my friend, you’ll be back at it soon.”
The 89-year-old has been part of the ESPN show since it began broadcasting in 1987.
Pat McAfee’s playing days
Pat McAfee enjoyed a hugely successful stint before switching to a career in the media.
The talk show star played punter in the NFL for eight seasons from 2009 to 2016.
He was a seventh round NFL Draft pick in 2009 out of West Virginia and spent his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts.
The ex-punter was named to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2016, and he was a first team All-Pro in 2014, as well.
McAfee owns the unique NFL record of the highest career net average punting yards with 41.4 yards while his longest ever punt was 74.
One fan said, “Corso is a legend. Been watching him since the first game day at ND/FSU in 93 but it’s time for him to retire.”
“Lee is a national treasure,” another commented.
While one more said, “It might be time for Corso to retire. What a legend.”
Corso also missed the season opener of College GameDay, which took place overseas for the first time ever.
The crew traveled to Dublin, Ireland for the season opener between Florida State and Georgia Tech in August.
