Theo Day named to CFPA FCS National Performer watch list

CHARLESTON, S.C. --- UNI quarterback Theo Day has been selected as one of 30 players on College Football Performance's (CFPA) midseason watch list FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy, as announced on Wednesday morning. The winner will be announced on Jan. 13, 2023.

Day, a native of Canton, Mich. and transfer from Michigan State, has helped lead the one of the Missouri Valley Football Conference's (MVFC) top offensives, leading the league in multiple categories, including passing yards (2,741), passing yards per game (274.1), passing touchdowns (21), total offense (279) and yards per pass attempt (9.35). He has started at quarterback for all 10 of UNI's games this season, helping UNI win 5 of its last 7 games. Day's 64.5% pass completion percentage is currently on pace to be the 8th highest mark in a single season in program history.

Over the last 7 games, Day has thrown 16 touchdown passes for 1,851 yards, averaging 264.4 yards per game through the air. The 6-5, 231-pound redshirt junior threw for a career-high 5 touchdowns in UNI's 37-36 win at then No. 20 Southern Illinois on Oct. 29, becoming the first Panther quarterback since Ryan Helming in 1999 to throw 5 touchdowns in a single game. Day's performance against the Salukis earned him the CFPA's Co-FCS National Performer of the Week award, the first of his career.
Day is the son of Jim and Marilyn Day, and is currently majoring in public policy.

UNI returns to action on Nov. 19 as UNI visits South Dakota for the final game of the regular season. Kick off is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT at the DakotaDome, with broadcasts available on ESPN+ and the Panther Sports Radio Network.

2022 CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List

Ailym Ford (RB), Chattanooga
Nolan Henderson (QB)
Delaware Parker McKinney (QB)
EKU Matthew McKay (QB)
Elon Tim DeMorat (QB)
Fordham Tyler Huff (QB)
Furman Matthew Sluka (QB), Holy Cross
Gevani McCoy (QB), Idaho
Lindsey Scott Jr. (QB), Incarnate Word
Shedeur Sanders (QB), Jackson State
Fred Payton (QB), Mercer
Jason Shelley (QB), Missouri State
Jaden Shirden (RB), Monmouth
Sean Chambers (QB), Montana State
Davius Richard (QB), NCCU
Cam Miller (QB), North Dakota State
Theo Day (QB), Northern Iowa
Blake Stenstrom (QB), Princeton
Kasim Hill (QB), Rhode Island
Reece Udinski (QB), Richmond
Asher O'Hara (QB), Sacramento State
Michael Hiers (QB), Samford
Isaiah Davis (RB), South Dakota State
Mark Gronowski (QB), South Dakota State
Geno Hess (RB), Southeast Missouri State
Nic Baker (QB), Southern Illinois
Miles Hastings (QB), UC Davis
Max Brosmer (QB), New Hampshire
Darius Wilson (QB), William & Mary
Jaleel McLaughlin (RB), Youngstown State

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