Podcast appearances and mentions of zach mckinnell

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest sleeper teams in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is Tarleton State Ready To Take The Next Step After Last Season's Run To The Quarterfinals? Will Stephen F. Austin Challenge Incarnate Word As The Next Southland Conference Contender? Are There Two MVFC Teams Being Overlooked Ahead Of Next Season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning running backs in FCS football entering the 2025 college football season. Who Should Be Considered The No. 1 Returning RB In The FCS? Which Players Could Emerge As Breakout Candidates At RB Next Season? Which FCS Teams Have The Best Skill Position Rooms Entering Next Season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top returning quarterbacks in FCS football entering the 2025 college football season. Who Are The Top 3 Candidates For The No. 1 Spot In The Preseason FCS QB Rankings? Who Could Emerge As Potential Breakout Candidates At Quarterback Next Season? Have Cole Payton & Chase Mason Done Enough To Be Ranked Among The Top QBs In The FCS? Which QB Battles Around The FCS Will Impact The National Landscape? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the biggest storylines in FCS football following the spring transfer portal window. How Did The Spring Transfer Window Change The FCS Landscape Entering 2025? Who Were The Biggest Winners/Losers Of The Spring Portal Window? Way-Too-Early Top 5 FCS Rankings Entering The 2025 Season All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Tennessee Tech head football coach Bobby Wilder. Wilder discusses his first season as head coach at Tennessee Tech, improving at the quarterback position next season, which position groups showed the most improvement during the spring, and what the next step is for Tennessee Tech to become an FCS contender. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode, Sam is joined by Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods.They discuss:-Transfer portal-UIW additions-USD and SDSU outlooks-Sac State's FBS push-W&M joining the Patriot League-Early preseason Top 5-And more

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky defensive back Mike Smith Jr. Smith discusses his All-American career at Eastern Kentucky, signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, his experience throughout the pre-draft process, and the advice he received from former teammates in the NFL. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss the top FCS prospects ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Is North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel A First-Round Lock? Who Are The Biggest 'Wild Cards' In This Year's NFL Draft Class? Will Tommy Mellott & Cam Miller Hear Their Names Called On Day 3? How Many FCS Players Will Be Selected In The 2025 NFL Draft? Should We Change How We Count FCS Draft Selections In This New Age Of College Football? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Harvard head football coach Andrew Aurich. Aurich discusses his first season as head coach at Harvard, the development of quarterback Jaden Craig, which position groups showed the most improvement during the spring, and the Ivy League's participation in the FCS Playoffs. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate whether you should "Buy" or "Sell" the stock of the top FCS programs entering the 2025 college football season. Should North Dakota State Finish The 2025 Season Undefeated? Is Incarnate Word A True FCS National Championship Contender? Will Tarleton State Be A Dark-Horse Contender For The Semifinals? Is Harvard Primed For A Surprise Run In The FCS Playoffs? Will Jackson State Win The Celebration Bowl In Back-To-Back Seasons? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

Dave is joined with Zach McKinnell from FCS Football Central and The Bluebloods to discuss the NFL Draft and some players the Panthers can go after.

"In this week's Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem talks about the Montana spring game, and gives his thoughts on what he saw on April 11. Akem also analyzes the RAS (Relative Athletic Score) scores for Efton Chism III and Cooper Kupp, and the comparisons don't just stop at the school they went to. For most of this week's episode, I chat with Zach McKinnell on ALL things going on in college football right now. Zach is one of the best people covering the FCS , and he gives all of his thoughts on what's been going on."0:00 - Intro 1:31 - Montana Spring Game Reaction 11:38 - Cooper Kupp vs Efton Chism III 17:17 - Zach McKinnell Joins The Show 18:48 - Background on FCS Football Central 22:29 - Getting Information At The FCS Level 26:10 - How To Get More National Media Coverage on FCS Football 30:59 - FCS Football vs G5 Football 32:44 - The House Settlement & FCS Football 41:32 - Zach's FCS Conference Rankings 48:09 - Power 4 Schools Paying Buyouts To FCS Schools 54:59 - Nio Iamaleava Reaction 1:03:14 - Dr. Luke Wood AMA on Reddit 1:13:59 - End

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Idaho head football coach Thomas Ford Jr. Ford talks about returning to Idaho as the head coach, his approach to building a roster this offseason, the latest updates on the quarterback battle at Idaho, and the next steps of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to break down the biggest quarterback battles in FCS football before the 2025 college football season. Can Nathan Hayes Push Cole Payton For The QB1 Spot At North Dakota State? Who Will Step Up To Replace Tommy Mellott At Montana State? Is Keali'i Ah Yat Ready To Take Control Of Montana's Offense? Will Cade McNamara or Jacolby Criswell Win The Starting QB Job At ETSU? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss which FCS programs are facing the most pressure entering the 2025 college football season. Is This Season 'Semifinals Or Bust' For Incarnate Word? What Is The Missing Piece For Montana To Return To National Prominence? Can South Dakota Continue To Build On Last Season's Run To The Semifinals? What Does The CAA Need To Do To Remain A Top 3 FCS Conference? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis head football coach Tim Plough. Plough talks about his first season as head coach at UC Davis, his decision to return to UC Davis after a season at Cal, becoming an offensive coordinator at 25 years old, and the challenge of building a championship contender at the FCS level. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by North Dakota State head football coach Tim Polasek. Polasek talks about winning the FCS national championship, what separates NDSU from other programs at the FCS level, the potential quarterback battle at NDSU this offseason, and facing the challenge of winning back-to-back national championships. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss Sacramento State's plan to transition to the FBS level as an independent. Have the Hornets put themselves in a position for an FBS conference invite? What's the long-term plan if an FBS conference does not extend an invite? Does Sacramento State's departure impact the Big Sky race in 2025? How does this move impact the landscape of FCS football? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

Guests include:  Dean Winczewski, Former Minot basketball coach; Zach McKinnell, FCS Football Central and;  Avery Koenen, NDSU sophomore forward

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Hampton head football coach Trenton Boykin. Boykin talks about being promoted to interim head coach before the 2024 season, the influence Jim Tressel had on his development as a head coach, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the process of building Hampton into a yearly contender in the CAA. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Stony Brook head football coach Billy Cosh. Cosh talks about leading Stony Brook to a historic turnaround last season, the challenges of navigating his first season at Stony Brook, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and dealing with expectations entering his second season. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes in each conference ahead of the spring transfer window. Will Montana State make a move for another transfer quarterback in the next portal window? Should there be concern around South Dakota State's portal class and the lack of proven experience? Has Lamar added enough pieces to emerge as a contender in the Southland? Which teams will be most active in the second transfer portal window? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Kentucky head football coach Walt Wells. Wells talks about Eastern Kentucky's run to the FCS Playoffs last season, legendary coach Roy Kidd's impact on his career, how he navigates the unpredictable landscape of college football, and the idea behind Eastern Kentucky's Suits for Seniors event. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the top FCS transfer portal classes before the spring transfer window opens next month. Should Incarnate Word be a national title favorite after adding multiple former FCS All-Americans? Has Sacramento State added enough transfer portal talent to rebound from a 3-9 season? Is Jackson State primed to repeat as Celebration Bowl champions after signing a loaded transfer class? Will UT Martin's transfer portal additions lead the Skyhawks to their fifth consecutive conference title? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by UC Davis running back Lan Larison. Larison talks about his legendary career at UC Davis, how he developed into a receiving threat over his career, his background as an All-State steer wrestler, and his preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

What is the greatest FCS team in FCS history? We strive to answer that question on this episode of The Bluebloods. Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI aim to rank the best national championship teams of all-time at the FCS level. Which team would win in a hypothetical matchup? 2019 North Dakota State or 2018 North Dakota State? How does 1978 Florida A&M compare to more recent FCS national championship teams? Is 2023 South Dakota State a Top 5 all-time FCS team? Who are some of the greatest FCS teams to never win an FCS national title? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate the biggest spring questions for the top FCS teams ahead of the 2025 college football season. Is Cole Payton or Nathan Hayes Ready To Step Into A QB1 Role At North Dakota State? How Will South Dakota State Reload At Wide Receiver? Does Montana State Need To Find A Portal Replacement For Tommy Mellott At QB? Can Mercer's Offensive Production Match The Defensive Potential In 2025? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by ETSU head football coach Will Healy. Healy talks about his biggest learning experiences at Austin Peay, how his recruiting strategy has evolved over the past few seasons, the challenges of sustaining a championship culture in college football, the quarterback battle at ETSU, & winning a national championship at Richmond in 2008. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI to discuss how the top FCS prospects performed at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Did North Dakota State OL Grey Zabel solidify himself as a first-round NFL Draft pick? Will David Walker become the first Central Arkansas player drafted since 2021? Is Sacramento State's Jackson Slater or Alabama A&M's Carson Vinson the biggest sleeper? Which FCS prospects were snubbed from the 2025 NFL Combine? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to grade every new head coaching hire in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season. Can Brennan Marion turn Sacramento State into a FCS National Championship contender? Will DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick be the next 'Celebrity Head Coach' success stories? Is South Dakota primed to continue their upward trajectory under Travis Johansen? Can Dan Jackson continue the championship culture at South Dakota State? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Eastern Washington wide receiver Efton Chism III. Chism talks about his legendary career at Eastern Washington, his performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl, what separates Eastern Washington from other FCS programs, and his preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!​

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to rank the top head coaches in FCS football ahead of the 2025 college football season.- Top 10 FCS Head Coaches Ahead Of 2025 Season- Is Tim Polasek or Brent Vigen the No. 1 head coach in the FCS?- Who are some of the rising stars at the FCS level?- Which first-year head coaches have the most potential?All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by South Dakota State head football coach Dan Jackson. Jackson talks about his decision to leave New Mexico for South Dakota State, his approach to building the roster this offseason, the challenges of sustaining a championship culture in college football, & the development of quarterback Chase Mason. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Praire View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson. Jackson talks about his transition from Valdosta State to Prairie View A&M, his approach in the transfer portal this offseason, the challenges of building a championship culture in college football, & why Prairie View A&M was the perfect job for him. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss the biggest questions and storylines in each FCS conference after the 2024 college football season. - Will the Ivy League be able to make waves in the FCS Playoffs? - Where does the CAA rank among FCS conferences after losing two more teams? - Is next season South Dakota's best chance to win a national championship? - Can the Big South-OVC and UAC build on historic seasons in 2025? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Gerald Huggins II to break down the top FCS & HBCU prospects for the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft. Who are the Top 10 FCS prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft? Which FCS prospects are primed for massive performances in All-Star games? What are the keys to having more FCS players drafted this season? All this & more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap North Dakota State's impressive win over Montana State in the FCS National Championship game. We discuss: - Cam Miller's MVP Performance for the Bison - What went wrong for Montana State? - Trey Lance's Impressive Performance - Questionable Coaching Decisions For Montana State All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the 2024-25 FCS National Championship Game between Montana State and North Dakota State. We discuss: - Keys To The Game - Tommy Mellott vs. Cam Miller - History Between Brent Vigen and Tim Polasek - Key Positional Matchups - Official Predictions All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell preview the FCS championship game, discussing the key storylines and matchups between No. 1 Montana State and No. 2 NDSU.The podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap the semifinal round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 1 Montana State 31, No. 4 South Dakota 17 - No. 2 North Dakota State 28, No. 3 South Dakota State 21 - Tommy Mellott vs. Cam Miller for the Walter Payton Award - Early Thoughts On The FCS National Championship Game All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the semifinals of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 4 South Dakota at No. 1 Montana State - No. 3 South Dakota State at No. 2 North Dakota State All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-The Ivy League in the playoffs-Jason Eck leaving Idaho for New Mexico-Gevani McCoy potentially transferring to UIW-Semifinal matchupsThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap the quarterfinal round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 1 Montana State 52, No. 8 Idaho 19 - No. 2 North Dakota State 31, No. 7 Mercer 7 - No. 3 South Dakota State 55, No. 6 Incarnate Word 14 - No. 4 South Dakota 35, No. 5 UC Davis 21 We also recap Jackson State's historic win over South Carolina State in the 2024 Celebration Bowl. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell preview the quarterfinal round of the FCS playoffs.Friday, Dec. 138 p.m. CT on ESPN: #8 Idaho at #1 Montana StateSaturday, Dec. 1411 a.m. CT on ESPN: #6 UIW at #3 SDSU2 p.m. CT on ESPN+: #5 UC Davis at #4 South Dakota2:30 p.m. CT on ABC: #7 Mercer at #2 NDSUThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the quarterfinals of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 6 Incarnate Word at No. 3 South Dakota State - No. 7 Mercer at No. 2 North Dakota State - No. 8 Idaho at No. 1 Montana State - No. 5 UC Davis at No. 4 South Dakota We also preview the 2024 Celebration Bowl between Jackson State and South Carolina State. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to recap the second round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 1 Montana State 49, UT Martin 17 - No. 2 North Dakota State 51, No. 15 Abilene Christian 31 - No. 3 South Dakota State 35, No. 14 Montana 18 - No. 4 South Dakota 42, No. 13 Tarleton State 31 - No. 5 UC Davis 42, No. 12 Illinois State 10 - No. 6 Incarnate Word 13, No. 11 Villanova 6 - No. 7 Mercer 17, No. 10 Rhode Island - No. 8 Idaho 34, Lehigh 13 All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central to preview the second round of the 2024 FCS Playoffs. We discuss: - No. 14 Montana at No. 3 South Dakota State - No. 11 Villanova at No. 6 Incarnate Word - No. 10 Rhode Island at No. 7 Mercer - UT Martin at No. 1 Montana State - No. 13 Tarleton State at No. 4 South Dakota - No. 15 Abilene Christian at No. 2 North Dakota State - No. 12 Illinois State at No. 5 UC Davis - Lehigh at No. 8 Idaho All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bluebloods/support

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss:-Three Game Balls and A Flag from the first round of the playoffs-The Top 3 finalists for the Walter Payton Award and Buck Buchanan Award-Most intriguing second-round matchupsThe podcast is presented by HERO Sports and BetMGM. Visit https://herosports.com/ for FCS coverage and https://sports.betmgm.com/en/sports for online betting odds.

On this episode, Sam Herder and Zach McKinnell discuss playoff scenarios in each conference. Which teams are in contention for a Top 8 seed, and who are bubble teams to pay attention to?