Colt McCoy Announces Retirement From NFL, Move To Broadcasting College Football For NBC

Quarterback Colt McCoy is retiring after 12 NFL seasons and 14 years in the league overall. However, he’ll be staying busy with a direct jump into broadcasting, which was officially announced Monday.

McCoy’s retirement was first announced by Peter Schrager, director of Fox Sportswho also hinted at the quarterback’s big move to television.

On social networksMcCoy said goodbye to football on the field while giving a glimpse of what lies ahead in his career.

NBC Sports then announced that McCoy joins network’s Big Ten coverage for the upcoming season. It’s a nice promotion for McCoy, who previously called USFL games for the network (in case anyone was wondering why a player who shined in the Big 12 will be calling Big Ten football).

He will work as a game analyst and also contribute to NBC ““Big Ten College Countdown” studio show. McCoy’s broadcast debut will come during a major non-conference game between Colorado and Nebraska on Sept. 7.

With Colorado coach Deion Sanders still a draw, Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders a preseason Heisman Trophy contender and five-star prospect Dylan Raiola expected to start at quarterback for Nebraska, the game is expected to draw a lot of attention and will be on primetime television. Many viewers will be tuning in for McCoy’s first college football broadcast.

“College football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansion of the Big Ten and the new era of college football, it’s the perfect time to join NBC Sports,” McCoy said in Official announcement from NBC“I look forward to sharing the passion, enthusiasm and competitive spirit every week.”

McCoy had a stellar college career as a four-year starter for Texas, completing 70 percent of his passes for 13,253 yards and 45 touchdowns. His Longhorns teams went 45-8 under coach Mack Brown, winning the Alamo, Holiday and Fiesta Bowls. Texas lost to Alabama in the BCS National Championship Game in his final season.

As a junior and senior, McCoy earned All-American honors, while finishing as a Heisman Trophy finalist. Additionally, he won the Maxwell, Davey O’Brien, and Manning Awards during his senior year.

In the NFL, McCoy was selected in the third round by the Cleveland Browns and played with them for three seasons. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals during his career. In his 14 years as a professional, McCoy threw for 7,975 yards, 34 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions.