Lee Corso health update: Will the former CFB icon make an appearance on College GameDay in Week 8?

Lee Corso was absent from ESPN "College GameDay" appearances at Berkeley, California, on Oct. 5 and Eugene, Oregon, on Oct. 12. The veteran sportscaster has been on ESPN "College GameDay" since 1987.

Ahead of Week 8 of the college football season, let's examine Lee Corso's availability on College GameDay.

Will Lee Corso make an appearance on College GameDay in Week 8?

Yes, Lee Corso is appearing on College GameDay in Week 8. The former Indiana coach made his return to ESPN's "College GameDay" broadcast on Saturday morning in Austin, Texas.

It's a welcome return for Corso, as he was away due to illness for the past two weeks. During his return appearance, football analyst Kirk Herbstreit said:

"It has been a long two weeks without you, so we are glad you are home. And you already got your Hook 'em going."

Lee Corso leaned in and whispered to Herbstreit:

"Texas all the way, national champs."

The mood was very positive at the studio as Corso returned to familiar surroundings.

How has Texas performed this season?

The Texas Longhorns are having a phenomenal 2024 and are unbeaten entering Week 8. They have recorded statement wins over ranked opponents and have easily dispatched the competition.

The Longhorns have enjoyed stellar quarterback play from Quinn Ewers and Archie Manning and are the team to beat this season. They also boast top-notch wide receivers in Isaiah Bond, Matthew Golden, DeAndre Moore Jr. and Ryan Wingo.

The Longhorns have a huge game in Week 8, as they're up against the No. 5 ranked Georgia Bulldogs at Texas Memorial Stadium. The game is bound to be an enthralling affair between two of the best teams the SEC has to offer.

Let's see whether the Longhorns can record yet another statement win in their quest for the national championship or whether Kirby Smart can inspire the Bulldogs to a pivotal win against the No. 1 team in the nation.