COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just as it was the first time, Lee Corso’s final headgear pick was Brutus Buckeye.

Corso selected the third-ranked Buckeyes to beat top-ranked Texas on his final appearance on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday.

“This is one of the easiest picks I’ve ever made. Texas is loaded. Texas is No. 1. They have a Manning at quarterback. Poor Ohio State. They ain’t got a chance. Give me my first love!” Corso said before putting on Brutus’ head for the 46th time.

Corso made the prediction on the 50-yard line at Ohio Stadium 16 minutes before kickoff, quite a change from the first time in 1996 when it was done in the parking lot outside the Horseshoe. And the Buckeyes sent him into retirement on a winning note, defeating the Longhorns 14-7.

The Ohio State band — which spelled

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