Zachary McKinnell

Zachary McKinnell

Joined: Sep 29, 2022

Zach McKinnell is the Founder and Senior Editor of FCS Football Central. He is also a columnist for HERO Sports and a contributor for Athlon Sports. In 2022, he became an official voter in the FCS Stats Perform Top-25. He is a former contributor for Vols Wire, part of the USA TODAY Sports Network, and Fly War Eagle on FanSided. Zach graduated from Auburn University in 2018.

Austin Peay Governors quarterback Chris Parson (3) drops back to pass against the Georgia Bulldogs

West Florida running back Markel Townsend

North Dakota defensive end Lance Rucker (0)

Youngstown State quarterback Beau Brungard (12)

Montana Grizzlies quarterback Keali'I Ah Yat (8) carries the ball against the Montana State Bobcats

Big Sky

We take a look at where Montana football stands entering spring camp, highlighting key positional battles, the biggest transfer additions, and top returning players

Mount Union's Kaleb Brown emerges from the scrum with the ball after he recovers a Muskingum fumble

UAC

We take a look at the top non-Division I defensive line transfers across FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season

South Dakota State Jackrabbits quarterback Chase Mason (7)

MVFC

We take a look at where South Dakota State football stands entering spring practice, highlighting key positional battles, potential breakout players, and important returners

West Florida's Marcus Stokes celebrates after a touchdown as UWF takes on Delta State

UAC

West Florida officially joins the UAC as a football-only member, becoming the latest Division II team to make the jump to FCS

Illinois State running back Victor Dawson (5) runs the ball during the first half of the FCS National Championship

MVFC

We take a look at where Illinois State football stands entering spring practice, highlighting key positional battles, top transfer portal additions, and the most important returning players.

Montana State Bobcats quarterback Justin Lamson (8) carries the ball and scores a touchdown against Montana Grizzlies safety TJ Rausch (10)

Big Sky

We take a look at where Montana State football stands entering spring practice, highlighting key positional battles, potential breakout players, & much more

South Dakota State running back Ramon McKinney Jr.

MVFC

We take a look at the top Division II running back transfers across FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season

Albany State quarterback Isaiah Knowles (6) throws during a game against Central State

SWAC

We take a look at some of the top Division II quarterback transfers across FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season

North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton (QB15) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

We take a look at how every FCS football prospect performed at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton (QB15) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton put together a historic performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

North Dakota State wideout Bryce Lance (WO26) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium

North Dakota State wide receiver Bryce Lance had a spectacular performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

Stephen F. Austin defensive back Chuck Demmings (DB07) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Stephen F. Austin cornerback Charles Demmings had an impressive performance at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine