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Zach McKinnell
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Senior Editor & Owner: FCS Football Central on SI || Contributor: @HEROSports_FCS || Stats Perform FCS Top-25 Voter
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📍SoCon Media Day

Behind the scenes of Day 1 at SoCon Media Day 🔥
July 21, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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They’ve already proven themselves in FCS football; now they seek to do it again elsewhere. @zachmckinnell.bsky.social is looking at the 2025 season’s difference-making FCS-to-FCS transfers.

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Projecting the Most-Impactful FCS-to-FCS Transfers for the 2025 Season | Opta Analyst
They’ve already proven themselves in college football. Now they seek to do it again elsewhere as difference-making FCS-to-FCS transfers.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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2025 OVC-Big South Football Preview
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2025 OVC-Big South Football Preview
The official 2025 OVC-Big South football preview
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June 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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We're looking at teams that qualified for the FCS playoffs last year or are legitimate playoff hopefuls this year. And we've found potential breakout players.

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10 Potential Breakout Players to Watch in the 2025 FCS Football Season | Opta Analyst
They flashed their skills last season. This year, they appear to be 10 FCS breakout players who everybody will know by name.
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June 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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2025 Big Sky Football Preview
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2025 Big Sky Football Preview
Everything you need to know about the Big Sky ahead of the 2025 college football season
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June 30, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Which FCS Conferences Have The Most Returning Production In 2025?
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Which FCS Conferences Have The Most Returning Production In 2025?
How many significant contributors return next season in each FCS conference?
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June 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Know them now before others do this fall. @zachmckinnell.bsky.social pinpoints 10 FCS players who flashed their skills last year and appear primed for a full breakout in the 2025 season.

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June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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FCS Football: Top 20 Post-Spring Transfer Portal Classes
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FCS Football: Top 20 Post-Spring Transfer Portal Classes
Which FCS teams dominated the transfer portal this offseason?
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May 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Bryce Lance, Jalen Walthall, Marquis Buchanan and more.

@zachmckinnell.bsky.social spotlights the strong list of FCS wide receivers who have an air raid planned for the 2025 season.

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Top FCS Football Wide Receivers 2025 | Opta Analyst
Transfer portal, you missed some, the FCS football wide receivers class is still strong in 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the air raid ahead.
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March 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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2025 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Delaware RB Marcus Yarns
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2025 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Delaware RB Marcus Yarns
Delaware running back Marcus Yarns shined at the 2025 NFL Combine
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March 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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2025 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Villanova CB Isas Waxter
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2025 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Villanova DB Isas Waxter
Villanova CB Isas Waxter shines at the 2025 NFL Combine
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March 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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2025 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Central Arkansas EDGE David Walker
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2025 NFL Scouting Combine Results: Central Arkansas EDGE David Walker
Central Arkansas EDGE David Walker shines at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
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February 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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The anticipation and excitement surrounding transfer QBs are always fascinating.

@zachmckinnell.bsky.social breaks down transfer QBs to know heading into the 2025 FCS season.

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Transfer QBs Expected to Impact 2025 FCS Football Season | Opta Analyst
At football’s most important position, transfer QBs are particularly in the FCS spotlight given they’ve displayed their talents elsewhere.
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February 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Former FCS Players On Super Bowl LIX Rosters
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Former FCS Players On Super Bowl LIX Rosters
Multiple former FCS stars will play on the biggest stage at Super Bowl LIX
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January 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Official East-West Shrine Bowl Measurements

Isas Waxter (Villanova, DB)

Height: 6007
Weight: 212
Hand: 928
Arm: 3200
Wing: 7748

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January 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Official East-West Shrine Bowl Measurements

Marcus Wehr (Montana State, OL)

Height: 6025
Weight: 298
Hand: 838
Arm: 3238
Wing: 7738

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January 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Official East-West Shrine Bowl Measurements

Elijah Ponder (Cal Poly, EDGE)

Height: 6023
Weight: 257
Hand: 1000
Arm: 3278
Wing: 8018
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January 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Official East-West Shrine Bowl Measurements

Cam Miller (North Dakota State, QB)

Height: 6007
Weight: 210
Hand: 928
Arm: 2978
Wing: 7268
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January 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Official East-West Shrine Bowl Measurements

Efton Chism (Eastern Washington, WR)

Height: 5101
Weight: 195
Hand: 918
Arm: 3018
Wing: 7338
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January 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Top 10 FCS Prospects For The 2025 NFL Draft (Jan. Update)
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Top 10 FCS Prospects For The 2025 NFL Draft (January Update)
Who are the top FCS prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft?
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January 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

Gerald Huggins II & I discuss the Top 10 FCS prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft

▫️Late-Round FCS Sleepers
▫️Biggest Storylines For FCS Prospects At All-Star Games
▫️How Many FCS Players Will Be Drafted This Year?

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Analyzing The Top FCS Prospects For The 2025 NFL Draft | The Bluebloods
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January 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Top 25 FCS Teams In ESPN's Final SP+ Rankings
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FCS Football: Top 25 FCS Teams In ESPN's Final SP+ Rankings
Where do FCS teams rank in ESPN's Final SP+ Rankings?
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January 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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FCS Football Central is excited to announce the 2024 Freshman All-American Team
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2024 FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team
Who are the best freshmen at the FCS level?
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December 11, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Morgan State cornerback Ja'son Prevard announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal

Prevard earned FCS Freshman All-American honors last season. In two seasons, Prevard has recorded 41 total tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INTs, & 14 PBUs
November 27, 2024 at 5:46 PM
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Penn running back Malachi Hosley announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining

Hosley earned FCS Freshman All-American honors last season. In two seasons, Hosley recorded 1,915 rushing yards & 16 rushing TDs
November 27, 2024 at 5:45 PM