(Photo courtesy of Kristin Murphy, Deseret News)

SALT LAKE CITY – Legendary coach and college football analyst Lee Corso will take his seat on ESPN’s College GameDay for the final time Saturday, capping nearly 40 years as a host.

To honor his career, let’s look back at every time Corso and the ESPN crew have touched down in the state of Utah.

Dear Lee Corso …

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Lee Corso’s Legacy: College GameDay In Utah

Utah vs. BYU in 2004

The first time the show visited Utah was on November 20, 2004, as the No. 5 Utes hosted the BYU Cougars.

Unsurprisingly, Corso picked the undefeated Utah football squad, wearing a swoop head, much to the enjoyment of the Salt Lake City crowd.

Utah went

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