The first of these appearances came on September 2, 2006. Replacing Vince Young, McCoy completed 12 of his 19 passes in a 56-7 victory over North Texas. He threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a touchdown.

McCoy, who holds most of Texas' major passing records and is one of six players whose jerseys have been retired by the football program, was officially inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday. During a brief conversation with local reporters, McCoy was asked what he remembers about that first start.

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McCoy recalled: “I remember coach (Mack) Brown telling me that I was going to start, but that (Jevan Snead and I) were both going to play. I thought that's fair, I think, I think I should be the starter.”

“I went out there and started and played the whole game, or at least most of it. … I remember thinking, OK, I have about two more series to make sure this happens. I guess the rest is history.”