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.

Montana Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10) carries the ball against the Montana State Bobcats

UAC

Former Keiser linebacker Eli Bertrand discusses his commitment to West Florida

Montana wide receiver Michael Wortham (6)

FCS In The NFL

An official undrafted rookie tracker for all the former FCS football player following the 2026 NFL Draft

Southeastern Louisiana defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor (2)

FCS In The NFL

An updated list of every FCS football prospect who was selected in the 2026 NFL Draft

Big Sky

Montana head coach Bobby Kennedy understands the championship standard in Missoula and he's not planning on shying away from them in his first season leading the Grizzlies.

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

UAC

We take a look at five FCS teams that could completely shake up the FCS playoff picture next season

West Florida running back Markel Townsend

UAC

Former Western Carolina running back Markel Townsend announced his commitment to West Florida

North Dakota defensive end Lance Rucker (0)

MVFC

We take a look at where North Dakota football stands entering spring camp, highlighting key positional battles, the most important returners, and potential breakout players

MVFC

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

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

Zachary McKinnell

Joined: Sep 29, 2022

Top 10 Returning FCS Running Backs In 2026

Top 10 Returning FCS Quarterbacks in 2026

Kaleb Nobles Is Already Building West Florida's FCS Blueprint

4 FCS Wild Card Teams With Boom or Bust Potential in 2026

UAC

West Florida Lands Sun Conference LB of the Year Eli Bertrand

FCS In The NFL

2026 FCS Football Undrafted Rookies Tracker

FCS In The NFL

FCS Players Selected In The 2026 NFL Draft

Big Sky

Bobby Kennedy Isn't Shying Away From Montana's Championship Standard

UAC

Five Teams That Could Shake Up The FCS Playoff Picture In 2026

UAC

Former Western Carolina RB Markel Townsend Announces Commitment To West Florida

MVFC

2026 FCS Football Spring Preview: North Dakota Fighting Hawks

MVFC

2026 FCS Football Spring Preview: Youngstown State Penguins

2026 FCS Football Spring Preview: Montana Grizzlies

Non-Division I Defensive Line Transfers To Watch in FCS Football for the 2026 Season

2026 FCS Football Spring Preview: South Dakota State Jackrabbits

West Florida Announces Jump To Division I, Becomes Newest FCS Football Program