Mellott has led Big Sky champion Montana State to a 15-0 record. The senior from Butte, Montana, topped The Associated Press FCS All-America team and was the Walter Camp FCS Player of the Year.

Mellott is the 10th Walter Payton Award recipient from the Big Sky and first since Eastern Washington’s Eric Barriere won the honor in 2021. Mellott is the first player from Montana State to win ...

FILE - Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. FRISCO, Texas (AP ...