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.

Illinois State linebacker Anthony Corona (35)

Big Sky

A look at Zach McKinnell's ballot for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 after Week 1 of the 2026 FCS football season.

Tarleton State defensive back Avian Rice (24)

UAC

We take a look at how every Top 25 team in the FCS performed in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.

Tennessee Tech quarterback Jax Leatherwood (12)

SoCon

FCS Football Central previews the biggest Week 1 FCS football matchups of the 2026 season, including No. 25 West Florida traveling to Central Arkansas for a crucial game in the UAC race

Big South-OVC

The Runnin' Bulldogs will be searching for a new head coach after the program fired Kris McCullough following an investigation into an off-field allegation.

South Carolina State Bulldogs running back Tyler Smith (10) celebrates after a touchdown against the Prairie View A&M Panthers

MEAC

A comprehensive look at the biggest games of the 2026 Week 1 FCS football schedule, how to watch, and broadcast information

Southland

A look at Zach McKinnell's ballot for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 after Week 0 of the 2026 FCS football season.

West Florida quarterback Ty'ray Davis (1)

UAC

We take a look at how every Top 25 team in the FCS performed in Week 0 of the 2026 college football season.

Abilene Christian RB Rovaughn Banks Jr. (3)

UAC

FCS Football Central previews the biggest Week 0 FCS football matchups of the 2026 season, including a huge Top 25 matchup between Abilene Christian and Lamar.