Peterson is a 5-foot-11 190 lbs senior quarterback from Novato, Calif.
He was also named the NAIA Offensive Player of the Week.
In No. 7 College of Idaho’s 42-14 road conference win over Southern Oregon, Peterson was 19 of 30 passing for 320 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed for 83 yards on 10 carries. His five touchdown passes record and third 300-yard passing game were new school records.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Devan Bridgewater of Carroll College, Blake Counts of Montana Tech, Jon Jund of Montana Western and Lucas Overton of Rocky Mountain College.