Former New York Giants quarterback Colt McCoy has been hired by NBC Sports as an analyst for its Big Ten football broadcasts this season.
The news comes as McCoy officially announced his retirement from football.
McCoy, who played for the Giants in 2020, began his NFL career with the Cleveland Browns in 2010 after a legendary college career at Texas. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals, primarily as a backup, during his 13-year pro career.
McCoy, 37, last played in the NFL for Arizona in 2022 and has not ruled out a return, but for now he will make media appearances.
At NBC, McCoy serves as a game analyst and also appears on the Big Ten College Countdown studio show. He makes his debut on September 7th at the Big Ten Saturday Night game between Colorado and Nebraska, along with play-by-play man Paul Burmeister and sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter).
“College football has always held a special place in my heart, and with the expansion of the Big Ten and a new era for college football, this is the perfect time to join NBC Sports,” McCoy said in a statement. “I look forward to sharing that passion, excitement and competitive spirit every week!”
The irony here, of course, is that McCoy has no affiliation with the Big Ten conference. He played for Texas, which joined the SEC after spending decades in the Big 12 conference.
McCoy appeared in four games for the Giants in 2020, starting two. He went 1-1 as a starter.
