Colt McCoy answers if Texas is back amid NIL, move to SEC

Texas stepped back into the national spotlight again with their appearance in the College Football Playoff this season. Now, with that achievement to pair with their progress off the field, Colt McCoy expects the Longhorns to stay there for the foreseeable future in this next era.

McCoy joined on during ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ on Friday and discussed where the program at Texas currently stands. He started by assessing their overall work in name, image, and likeness and said the operation they’re running down on The 40 Acres is one that has the resources to contend in the space.

“Obviously, NIL has changed the game, right?” said McCoy. “I think Nick Saban said it best. Like, it is what it is. It’s the semi-pro league, right?

“I think Texas has an edge there. I really do,” McCoy continued. “Sark[isian], you know, his experience in the NFL, calling offense in the NFL? You know, seeing how the NFL works? I think, you know, college football is a little bit more corporate now. Texas has a lot of resources.”

Everything finally looks to be on the up and up for Texas at the end of this season and ahead of the next one. That’s fairly obvious on the field already after they finished with their most wins and first Big 12 Championship since 2009.

Their profile will only improve too as they move into the Southeastern Conference next fall while also continuing to develop their assets such as the Texas One Fund.

Steve Sarkisian has undoubtedly built something that can succeed over his three seasons down in Austin. Everyone is starting to see that based on where Texas finds itself after this last season.

That’s why, heading into 2024, McCoy has nothing but belief in the Longhorns officially being ‘back’.

“I think they have put themselves in a position over the last three years with Sark. They got to the College Football Playoff, had a chance to win,” said McCoy. “Moving into the SEC? I think they’re gonna compete. I think they’re gonna compete really well. Everybody’s pretty bullish on them. I’m fired up.”

McCoy elaborates on NFL future, potential venture into coaching, politics

Colt McCoy dropped by during The Pat McAfee Show on Friday to drop some tidbits regarding his future.

First off, McCoy took some time to elaborate on how he spent this season following the Arizona Cardinals’ decision to cut him. After rehabbing his injuries, he’s on the lookout for another opportunity from the league if it should come about.

“I love the NFL. I love the Xs and Os, I love preparing, breaking teams down, matchups. That’s really what I love about the NFL. So I’m not saying no to playing,” McCoy explained. “Unfortunately, I had elbow surgery last January. Battled through it, had a good training camp. Ended up getting released by the Cardinals. I just wanted to make sure my elbow was better than what it was when I ended with the Cardinals. It didn’t feel great spending a lot of time on rehab.”

“If the right opportunity comes up next year/ I might jump on it. But I’ve really enjoyed my time with my family, my kids,” McCoy said. “I’m in a really good place.”

McCoy also mentioned he could venture into coaching or even get into politics if he chooses to go in a different direction.

“My granddad was a coach. My dad was a coach. I haven’t really thought a lot about it,” McCoy added. “The older I’ve got? The more I was kind of in that backup role, the more I really enjoyed each day. Going to practice, running the scout team. Seeing the looks that our defense was going to show the opponent that week. Being able to give some feedback to our defensive coordinator…All those types of things. I really dug deep into the scheme and philosophy of different coaches and systems. I enjoyed that piece of it, I enjoy seeing matchups and formation things to get the look we want. It happens during the game and we hit it. Those are all really fun things. It’s fulfillment.”

“I’m not going to close the door on coaching. I’m not going to close the door on anything. Politics, coaching. I don’t know what the future holds,” said McCoy. “I love the game. Regardless if I get to play again next year, if I get into coaching? I want to stay involved in some capacity because it’s been what I’ve done my whole life.”