McCown was born in
Rusk, Texas where he attended high school at
Rusk. In McCown's senior season, he threw for 3,363 yards and 47 touchdowns compared with just four interceptions.[1] McCown committed to play
college football for the
Colorado Buffaloes.[2][3]
College career
Colorado
McCown got his first career start in week four of the 2022 season versus
UCLA where he completed 26 of his 42 passing attempts for 258 yards and a touchdown with an interception, along with a touchdown on the ground.[4] In McCown's last start of the season, he completed 13 of his 21 pass attempts for 104 yards and an interception, while also adding 18 yards on the ground, in a win versus
California.[5] McCown finished the 2022 season making three starts while throwing for 600 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.[6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, McCown announced his intention to enter the
NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]
UTSA
McCown decided to transfer to play for the
UTSA Roadrunners.[9] McCown made his UTSA debut in week four against
Tennessee, where he completed 18 of his 20 pass attempts for 172 yards and two touchdowns with an interception.[10]