Adams State University

2017: In his first year at Adams State, Rooney started in nine games and appeared in 10 games for the Grizzlies … led the way for the top ranked Passing Offense in the nation with 353 yards per game and the 10th in Total Offense in the nation with 488.1 yards per game, producing 3,153 yards through the air with 29 touchdowns and a completion percentage of 61.45% on 441 passing attempts … accounted for 3,310 total yards of offense … All - RMAC Honorable Mention … RMAC Offensive Player of the week (9/11/17) throwing for 506 yards, completing 37 of 46 passes, and throwing five touchdowns, securing the win in the annual Colorado Classic showdown against Western State University.
 
Before ASU: Attended Rochester Community and Technical College for two seasons … Holds the NJCAA records for total passing touchdowns of 105, career passing yards of 7,884, and single season passing touchdowns with 57 … NJCAA First Team All-American … 2015 Junior College National Championship game Most Valuable Player … 2015 Rochester Area Amateur Male Athlete of the Year.   
 
Prep: Attended Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota … Threw for over 3,100 yards and 25 touchdowns during his tenure at Minnetonka … 2014 Minnesota Athlete of the Year … Minnesota Mr. Football Nominee … Lettered in baseball.