DES MOINES, Iowa – Stats Perform has announced a 35-player preseason watch list for the 2024 Walter Payton Award, presented annually to the national offensive player of the year in Division I FCS college football. Bulldog quarterback Luke Bailey was included after a stellar 2023 campaign.
Bailey was named to the All-Pioneer Football League Second Team and PFL All-Academic Team after starting all 12 games under center. He threw for 2,557 yards on 212 completions with 16 touchdowns.
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.