Colt McCoy

“I got to admit, I've had some amazing teammates that came out of Oklahoma over the years. Trent Williams for a long time, he is a phenomenal teammate. He may be the greatest left tackle ever. Still playing 17 years at an All-Pro level. It really is unbelievable. A great guy, great friend. Played with Adrian Peterson for a couple years, Tress Way, amazing punter. Kyler Murray is my boy. So, there's unfortunately been some really good dudes come out of Oklahoma.”

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McCoy acknowledged having several notable former Oklahoma players as NFL teammates.

“Generally, we didn't play great if I can remember right,”

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McCoy recalled that Texas often did not play well in games immediately before the Red River Rivalry.

“But then the moment you get back in the locker room after that game, they've got Boomer Sooner playing and they play it all week, and by the time you get to the game, you're just ready to punch somebody in the mouth.”

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McCoy described the intensity that built up during rivalry week once Oklahoma's Boomer Sooner music played.

“And the beauty of rivalries is that you may be the best team in the country, but if you don't strap it up and play that day or if you're off that day, like you got problems. So, I love it. Just being back here is pretty surreal. It's a really, really fun weekend.”

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McCoy spoke about the unpredictability of rivalry games and the surreal feeling of being back in Dallas.

“Just the history of this game, right in the middle between both schools, played in Dallas, played in the Cotton Bowl, that place, I mean, you just feel the sanctity of that place when you walk down the tunnel, the shared tunnel. The fans are split down the middle, it's always played in October, it's kind of the kickoff into your conference,”

Colt McCoy · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09

McCoy described the atmosphere and tradition of the Red River Rivalry ahead of Saturday's game.

“Fanatics is great. Listen, it's a wonderful brand. The gear is incredible. The fans showed out. There was like a million fans in the Texas line and nobody on the Oklahoma side. So, this is exactly what I wanted.”

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McCoy praised Fanatics merchandise and the fan turnout at a Red River Rivalry event.

“It's just a really, really special game, at least the ones that I was a part of.”

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McCoy reflected on the special nature of the Red River Rivalry games he played in.

“We had a 10-year dry spell that was hard. I think right now what I'll give you is I do think that this is arguably the most talented roster that Texas has had. Just when you look across the board, you look at the coaching staff, you look at the players, you look at just the straight talent, like man-to-man, they're never going to go into a game and be outmatched. And that really got to give everyone on that team a lot of confidence.”

Colt McCoy · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09

McCoy called the current Texas roster arguably the most talented the program has had.

“Listen, we're 4-0 and number one in the country, and they hadn't really clicked yet, right? The sky's the limit for this team. They're super talented. They're well coached. They kind of have all the makings from both sides of the ball to be really special. And I certainly think that they have a lot of confidence internally, and they just got to go do it. And I really think they will,”

Colt McCoy · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09

McCoy expressed optimism about Texas's national title chances with the team ranked No. 1 at 4-0.

“I had a great time, man. Texas fans are the best, dude. They show up everywhere. It's a whole lot of fun to engage with them. And then especially this weekend, this was the one game on your calendar every year that you circled, and you thought about, and you got nervous about all the things. This is a fun one,”

Colt McCoy · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09

McCoy discussed engaging with Texas fans on behalf of Fanatics ahead of the Red River Rivalry.