Colt McCoy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Colt McCoy.

Colt McCoy is a former American football quarterback who played 13 seasons in the NFL. A standout college player for the Texas Longhorns, he won numerous awards and achieved the second-highest number of games won by an FBS quarterback during his senior year in 2009. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft, McCoy also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Arizona Cardinals, largely serving as a backup throughout his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: Neill Sets Freshman Record

In 1998, David Neill set a NCAA freshman record of 29 touchdown passes.

1999: Applewhite single-game record

Reference to Major Applewhite's single-game record for 30 completions in 1999 games.

October 14, 2006: Record Six Touchdown Passes

On October 14, 2006, Colt McCoy threw a Texas record six touchdown passes in a game against Baylor.

October 25, 2006: Ninth in Nation Quarterback Rating

On October 25, 2006, Colt McCoy ranked 9th in the nation with a quarterback rating of 165.4.

November 24, 2006: Cleared to Play

On November 24, 2006, Colt McCoy was cleared to play in the game against Texas A&M after recovering from a shoulder injury.

2006: Single-Season Texas Record

In 2006, Colt McCoy threw his 27th passing touchdown of the season, giving him sole possession of the single-season Texas record.

2006: 2006 Rose Bowl completion record

Reference to Vince Young's 30 completions in 2006 Rose Bowl as prior record.

June 2007: Cover of Texas Football

In June 2007, Colt McCoy appeared on the cover of Dave Campbell's Texas Football.

June 26, 2007: Named to Maxwell Award Watch List

On June 26, 2007, Colt McCoy was named to the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award.

August 21, 2007: Davey O'Brien Award Watch List

On August 21, 2007, Colt McCoy was added to the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List.

2007: Holiday Bowl Offensive MVP

In the 2007 Holiday Bowl, Colt McCoy led the Longhorns to a 52-34 victory against Arizona State and won the offensive MVP award.

2007: Bradford Breaks Freshman Record

In the 2007 season, Sam Bradford broke Neill's freshman record.

August 30, 2008: Rushing and Passing Record

On August 30, 2008, Colt McCoy passed for 222 yards and rushed for 103 yards against FAU, becoming the second player in school history to pass for 200 and rush for 100 yards in more than one game.

November 25, 2008: Maxwell Award Finalist

On November 25, 2008, McCoy was named one of three finalists for the Maxwell Award, which is presented to the top all-around player in the country.

January 5, 2009: Fiesta Bowl Victory

On January 5, 2009, McCoy led the Longhorns to a 24–21 victory over Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. He was named the Offensive Player of the Game.

2009: Senior Year Accolades

In 2009, during his senior year, Colt McCoy won several awards and honors while playing college football for the Texas Longhorns.

October 19, 2014: Replaced Kirk Cousins

On October 19, 2014, McCoy replaced Kirk Cousins in a game against the Tennessee Titans, throwing a 70-yd touchdown pass on his first pass and leading the Redskins to victory.

October 27, 2014: First Start Since 2011

On October 27, 2014, McCoy was named the starter for the Redskins and had his first start since 2011 against the Dallas Cowboys, earning an overtime victory.