The award pays homage to Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton, who starred as a running back at Jackson State from 1971 to 74. During his collegiate career, Payton rushed for 3,600 yards and scored ...

The award, in its 38th season and affectionately known as the Heisman of the FCS, is named for legendary running back Walter Payton, who starred at Jackson State as part of his Hall of Fame career.

The FCS Stats Award Banquet was held tonight in Frisco, Texas and the top player in FCS has been awarded. North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award ...

Following the 2023 season, Gronowski won the Walter Payton Award, which is the FCS version of the Heisman Trophy. He is a Walter Payton Award finalist again this year. This fall, Gronowski threw ...

Touchdown Tommy! Montana State's Mellott Wins Walter Payton Award as Top FCS Offensive Player FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott won the Walter Payton Award as the ...

Mellott was announced as the first Bobcat in program history to be named the Walter Payton Award winner. The award is given to the FCS Offensive Player of the Year and is also deemed "The FCS ...

The senior from Butte, Montana, topped The Associated Press FCS All-America team and was ... If you don’t become the Walter Payton Award winner, we failed you.’ So, I think it’s just a ...

The senior from Butte, Montana, topped The Associated Press FCS All-America team and was ... If you don’t become the Walter Payton Award winner, we failed you.’ So, I think it’s just a ...