Texas Longhorn Colt McCoy

For the second time this season, Colt McCoy has been named as an award recipient and this time it’s the Master Coaches Survey GameBall for his performance this past weekend. Colt completed 21 of 31 passes in the game for 256 yards and 4 TD’s. Under Colt’s leadership Texas fought back from an early 21-0 deficit and was able to defeat Texas Tech 35-31.

The 21-point come from behind victory is second only to the 28 point deficit Texas was able to erase against Oklahoma State in 2004. Colt completed passes to eight of his receivers and connected for TD’s from 16, 28, 25 and 28 yards out. The last 28 yard completion put UT ahead with only 13:24 left to play and that score would end up being the deciding factor.

Colt McCoy has officially been named as the AT&T Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 28th. His guidance was vital in helping the Longhorns to rebound from an early 21 point defecit to fight back and defeat the Texas Tech Red Raiders 35-31. Completing 21-of-31 passes, Colt threw for 256 yards and had 4 touchdowns in the Texas victory.