Former NAU Quarterback Case Cookus Makes His USFL Debut Sunday

Former NAU quarterback Case Cookus made his USFL debut, and threw his first professional touchdown pass, in the Philadelphia Stars 24-16 loss to the New Jersey Generals Sunday. He came into the game in the third quarter when starting quarterback Brian Scott left the game with a lower-body injury. On his second drive, Cookus drove the Stars down the field and connected with former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton for a nine-yard touchdown pass. Cookus was 13-of-20 for 146 yards and a touchdown in his debut. The Stars fall to 1-2 on the season.