CHARLESTON, S.C. – Northern Arizona's Case Cookus has been named to the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Midseason Watch List for the 2015 CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy. The list includes twenty-four quarterbacks, seven running backs, and one wide receiver from the FCS.

Cookus, a greyshirt freshman, has completed 89 of 134 passes with just two interceptions. He has thrown for 15 touchdowns this season, and has rushed for one. He leads the nation in passing efficiency (189.0) and yards per pass attempt (10.55). Cookus ranks in the top 10 in passing yards per completion (15.89), completion percentage (66.4) and passing touchdowns (15). He also holds a top 30 ranking in another five categories as he has led NAU to wins over Stephen F. Austin, New Mexico Highlands, and Montana State.

All FCS players are eligible for the award. The award winner will be announced January 13, 2016.

2015 Midseason - CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List:

Quentin Williams, Bethune-Cookman Quarterback

Darius Hammond, Charleston Southern Running Back

Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga Quarterback

De'Angelo Henderson, Coastal Carolina Running Back

Alex Ross, Coastal Carolina Quarterback

Dalyn Williams, Dartmouth Quarterback

Bennie Coney, Eastern Kentucky Quarterback

Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington Wide Receiver

Jordan West, Eastern Washington Quarterback

Kevin Anderson, Fordham Quarterback

Chase Edmonds, Fordham Running Back

Scott Hosch, Harvard Quarterback

Marshaun Coprich, Illinois State Running Back

Tre Roberson, Illinois State Quarterback

Matt Adam, Indiana State Quarterback

Eli Jenkins, Jacksonville State Quarterback

Troymaine Pope, Jacksonville State Running Back

Vad Lee, James Madison Quarterback

Kade Harrington, Lamar Running Back

Daniel Sams, McNeese Quarterback

John Russ, Mercer Quarterback

Dakota Prukop, Montana State Quarterback

Case Cookus, Northern Arizona Quarterback

Aaron Bailey, Northern Iowa Quarterback

Carson Wentz, North Dakota State Quarterback

Alex Kuresa, Portland State Quarterback

Kyle Lauletta, Richmond Quarterback

Jared Johnson, Sam Houston State Quarterback

Mark Iannotti, Southern Illinois Quarterback

Jarod Neal, UT Martin Quarterback

Trenton Norvell, Western Illinois Quarterback

Kendell Anderson, William & Mary Running Back