Owen McCown
Owen McCown is an American college football quarterback for the UTSA Roadrunners. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Early life
McCown was born in Dallas, Texas and played high school football at Rusk High School in Rusk, Texas. As a senior, he threw for 3,363 yards and 47 touchdowns with just four interceptions. McCown committed to play college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.
College career
Colorado
McCown got his first career start in week 4 of the 2022 season versus UCLA where he completed 26 of 42 passing attempts for 258 yards and a touchdown with an interception, along with a touchdown on the ground. In his last start of the season, he completed 13 of 21 pass attempts for 104 yards and an interception, while also adding 18 yards on the ground, in a win versus California. McCown finished the 2022 season making three starts while throwing for 600 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. After the season, McCown announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
UTSA
McCown transferred to play for the UTSA Roadrunners. He made his UTSA debut in week 4 against Tennessee, where he completed 18 of 20 pass attempts for 172 yards and two touchdowns with an interception.
Personal life
McCown is the son of former NFL quarterback Josh McCown, and nephew of his brother, also a former NFL quarterback, Luke McCown.