Owen McCown Injury News & Updates
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Nice outing in relief
McCown was 18-for-20 passing for 170 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 45-14 defeat versus Tennessee. He also had six rushes for two yards.
ANALYSIS
McCown saw his first action as a Roadrunner Saturday as he took over the offense in the second half with his team down 31-0. He led back-to-back scoring drives capped off by two touchdown passes versus the ranked Volunteers. Regular starter Frank Harris has missed the last two games with a toe injury, but after a bye week he may finally be ready to get back on the field field Oct. 7 at Temple which would put McCown back into the third string slot.
Dec 21, 2022
Finds new school
McCown announced Wednesday that he will transfer to UTSA, via his personal twitter.
ANALYSIS
McCown will transfer from Colorado to UTSa for the 2023-24 season. McCown completed 57-of-100 passes for 600 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in four games as a freshman.
Dec 1, 2022
Entering transfer portal
McCown (undisclosed) announced via his personal Twitter page that he is entering the transfer portal.
ANALYSIS
McCown started four games as a freshman for the Buffaloes, completing 57-of-100 passes for 600 yards and two touchdowns as well as two interceptions. He lost his job to J.T. Shrout due to injury after Week 7 and was unable to return for the rest of the year. McCown will be able to preserve his redshirt and will have four years of eligibility remaining.
Oct 27, 2022
Won't be returning Saturday
McCown (undisclosed) will not be able to go for Saturday's game against Arizona State, leaving J.T. Shrout to start again, Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.
ANALYSIS
McCown was able to get some limited practice in earlier in the week but will ultimately be sidelined for a second straight game. Shrout will be making his fourth start this season with McCown's looming return still up in the air.
Oct 25, 2022
Limited at practice Tuesday
Colorado head coach Mike Sanford said McCown (undisclosed) was limited in practice Tuesday, Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.
ANALYSIS
McCown was also limited last Tuesday before ultimately being held out of Saturday's loss to Oregon State. The quarterback's availability will likely come down to a game-time decision once again.
Oct 23, 2022
Did not throw Sunday
McCown did not throw in practice Sunday, Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.
ANALYSIS
McCown did not participate in Saturday's 42-9 loss to Oregon State and did not throw in practice on Sunday. The coaches will evaluate McCown's status further during the week, so for now, McCown remains questionable to play for Saturday's game against Arizona State.
Oct 18, 2022
Will be game-time decision
Coach Mike Stanford said McCown (undisclosed) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice and will be a game-time decision ahead of Saturday's matchup against Oregon State, Adam Munsterteiger of BuffStampede.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The extent of McCown's injury remains unclear, but if he's forced to sit out Saturday, expect J.T. Shrout to draw the start at quarterback. McCown has started the previous four games, completing 57.0 percent of his passes for 600 yards, two touchdown and two interceptions.
Oct 15, 2022
Leads team in upset
McCown completed 13 of 21 passes for 104 yards during Saturday's 20-13 overtime victory versus the California.
ANALYSIS
Saturday's win over Cal was a great boost for a program that had a dim outlook to begin the season and even worse results. At the forefront was difficulty in procuring a serviceable quarterback, and thanks to this win, it appears McCown will earn the starts under center moving forward.
Sep 24, 2022
Starting against UCLA
McCown will start at quarterback during Saturday's game against UCLA, Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera reports.
ANALYSIS
McCown took most of the first-team reps during practice this week, and the true freshman will serve as the Buffaloes' third starting quarterback over the first four weeks of the season. Given the fluidity under center early in the year, it wouldn't be surprising to see Colorado go back to an option like J.T. Shrout or Brendon Lewis if McCown struggles.
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