[2] Following high school Tracy went to Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, redshirting as a true freshman.

[2] As a junior, he won the Fred Mitchell Outstanding Place Kicker Award, given to the best placekicker below the Division I-FBS level.

He was 27-of-29 field goals and made all 67 extra-point attempts to finish with a school record in points scored, with 148.

[2] He transferred to Louisiana State University (LSU) as a senior, and was a finalist for the Lou Groza Award, given to the nation's best placekicker.

[2] After his college career Tracy had several tryouts in the National Football League (NFL), including with the New Orleans Saints,[5] Green Bay Packers,[6] and Los Angeles Chargers.