Orono, Maine -- University of Maine quarterback Joe Fagnano has been named to the 2021 College Football Performance Awards FCS National Player of the Year Trophy watch list, as announced by the organization on Aug. 23.

The 2021 CFPA FCS National Performer of the Year will be announced on January 12, 2022. All FCS players are eligible for the award.

Fagnano earned a spot on the All-CAA Second Team following the shortened 2021 spring campaign. A two-time CAA Player of the Week during the spring season, Fagnano finished the abbreviated season 67-of-116 for 795 yards and eight touchdowns while tossing just one interception. He added 31 carries for 59 rush yards and two touchdowns and led the CAA at 198.8 passing yards per game. Fagnano posted a 57.8 completion percentage and checked in third in the CAA at 213.5 total yards of offense per game and second in total offensive touchdowns (10) with eight passing and a pair of rushing scores.

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