NBC Sports announces Colt McCoy joining coverage of Big Ten Football, beginning with Colorado at Nebraska

Former Texas Longhorns star and veteran NFL quarterback Colt McCoy will be joining NBC Sports for their coverage of Big Ten Football, a press release revealed on Monday.

The former two-time Heisman Trophy finalist will begin his broadcasting career with the clash between Colorado and Nebraska on Sept. 7. Additionally, he’ll serve as a game analyst who will also appear on the Big Ten College Countdown studio show, NBC Sports announced.

“Colt McCoy, a two-time Heisman Trophy finalist at the University of Texas and 14-year NFL quarterback, will join NBC Sports as an analyst for Big Ten Football coverage, it was announced today,” the NBC Sports press release read. “McCoy will serve as a game analyst and will also appear on the Big Ten College Countdown studio show.

“He will make his debut alongside Paul Burmeister (play-by-play) and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter) in primetime as head coach Deion Sanders, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and the Colorado Buffaloes visit head coach Matt Rhule, quarterback Dylan Raiola, and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Big Ten Saturday Night, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.”

Moreover, McCoy couldn’t be more excited to get going with NBC Sports. After his lengthy career in the NFL, the next chapter of his football journey can officially begin.

“College Football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansion of the Big Ten and new era of College Football, it is the perfect time to join NBC Sports,” McCoy said, via the press release. “I can’t wait to share in the passion, excitement, and competitive spirit every week!”

Additionally, Sam Flood, Executive Producer and President, NBC Sports Production, relayed the network’s excitement to have McCoy join their team.

“In a standout career at Texas, Colt McCoy starred in many of college football’s biggest games and fiercest rivalries,” said Flood, via the release. “What a way to kick it off with Colorado-Nebraska!”

Colt McCoy is certainly more than qualified for his new gig. We can’t wait to see what he brings to NBC Sports’ coverage of the Big Ten Conference throughout the 2024 campaign.