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.

Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks head coach Colby Carthel

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Former Central Washington DE Tyler King announced his commitment to Montana after being named a Division II All-American

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South Dakota State reached down to the Division II level and picked up a commitment from All-NSIC linebacker Jes Krcil

South Dakota wide receiver Larenzo Fenner (1)

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South Dakota wide receiver Larenzo Fenner announced his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal after a breakout FCS All-American season

Montana State running back Adam Jones (23)

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We offer our takeaways and thoughts on both semifinal games of the 2025 FCS Playoffs, which saw Illinois State and Montana State advance to Nashville for the 2026 FCS National Championship

Montana State Bobcats quarterback Justin Lamson (8) carries the ball against Montana Grizzlies safety Micah Harper (2)

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We take an in-depth look at the semifinal matchup between Montana and Montana State in the 2025 FCS Playoffs

Illinois State defensive back Shadwel Nkuba II (1)

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We take an in-depth look at the semifinal matchup between Illinois State and Villanova in the 2025 FCS Playoffs

The 2025 FCS Football Central All-American Team honors the best players across FCS Football, featuring nearly 130 players from 59 different schools and all 13 conferences

Montana State defensive back Caden Dowler (5)

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We take a look at the final scores from every quarterfinal game of the 2025 FCS Playoffs

UC Davis Aggies quarterback Caden Pinnick (12)

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We take an in-depth look at the quarterfinal matchup between UC Davis and Illinois State in the 2025 FCS Playoffs

Montana Grizzlies running back Eli Gillman (10)

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We take in-depth look at the quarterfinal matchup between Montana and South Dakota in the 2025 FCS Playoffs

Tarleton State Texans quarterback Victor Gabalis (11)

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We take an in-depth look at the quarterfinal matchup between Tarleton State and Villanova in the 2025 FCS Playoffs

Montana State Bobcats quarterback Justin Lamson (8)

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We take an in-depth look at the quarterfinal matchup between Montana State and Stephen F. Austin in the 2025 FCS Playoffs

Zachary McKinnell

Joined: Sep 29, 2022

Division II All-American RB Speedy Jones Signs With Stephen F. Austin

How Illinois State and Montana State Built Championship FCS Rosters

Idaho Signs Former Division II Defensive Freshman of the Year Mika Roberson

Division II All-American Leonard Sherrod III Announces Commitment To Tennessee Tech

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Division II All-American Tyler King Announces Commitment To Montana

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South Dakota State Lands NSIC Defensive Player Of The Year Jes Krcil

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All-American WR Larenzo Fenner Announces Plans To Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

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2025 FCS Playoffs Semifinals Recap: Illinois State, Montana State Advance To Nashville

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2025 FCS Playoffs Semifinal Preview & Prediction: Montana at Montana State

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2025 FCS Playoffs Semifinal Preview & Prediction: Illinois State at Villanova

2025 FCS Football Central All-American Team

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2025 FCS Playoffs: Quarterfinals Scoreboard

2025 FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal Preview & Prediction: Illinois State at UC Davis

2025 FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal Preview & Prediction: South Dakota at Montana

2025 FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal Preview & Prediction: Villanova at Tarleton State

2025 FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal Preview & Prediction: Stephen F. Austin at Montana State