On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate who the best quarterbacks are in FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season.
<ul>
 	<li>Is Beau Brungard the clear No. 1 QB after winning the Walter Payton Award?</li>
 	<li>Should Justin Lamson's postseason performance vault him into the conversation for No. 1?</li>
 	<li>Has Keali'i Ah Yat been overlooked in the QB conversation entering next season?</li>
 	<li>How much does the health of Andrew Body and Chase Mason factor into the QB rankings?</li>
 	<li>Who are some potential dark-horse QBs who are primed for breakout seasons?</li>
</ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to debate who the best quarterbacks are in FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Is Beau Brungard the clear No. 1 QB after winning the Walter Payton Award?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Should Justin Lamson's postseason performance vault him into the conversation for No. 1?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Has Keali'i Ah Yat been overlooked in the QB conversation entering next season?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;How much does the health of Andrew Body and Chase Mason factor into the QB rankings?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Who are some potential dark-horse QBs who are primed for breakout seasons?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
All this &amp; more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI debate who should be named the best quarterback in FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season.

Who Is Really The Top Returning QB In FCS Football Entering The 2026 Season?

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Abilene Christian head football coach Keith Patterson. Patterson discusses building a championship contender at Abilene Christian, the blueprint for success in FCS football, lessons learned from ACU's last two playoff runs, navigating roster management in the transfer portal era, and staying flexible in the ever-changing world of college football. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Abilene Christian head football coach Keith Patterson. Patterson discusses building a championship contender at Abilene Christian, the blueprint for success in FCS football, lessons learned from ACU's last two playoff runs, navigating roster management in the transfer portal era, and staying flexible in the ever-changing world of college football. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central on SI is joined by Abilene Christian head coach Keith Patterson. He discusses building a championship culture, lessons learned from recent FCS Playoff runs, the blueprint for success at the FCS level, and much more.

Coaches Corner: Keith Patterson (Abilene Christian Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by West Florida head football coach Kaleb Nobles. Nobles discusses West Florida's jump from Division II to FCS, his development as a head coach, building a championship culture from scratch, how the Argos are building to sustain success at the FCS level, details the identity of West Florida football, and staying flexible in the ever-changing world of college football. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by West Florida head football coach Kaleb Nobles. Nobles discusses West Florida's jump from Division II to FCS, his development as a head coach, building a championship culture from scratch, how the Argos are building to sustain success at the FCS level, details the identity of West Florida football, and staying flexible in the ever-changing world of college football. All this and more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell of FCS Football Central on SI is joined by West Florida head coach Kaleb Nobles. He discusses leading the program from Division II to FCS, building a championship culture from scratch, & how UWF is building for success at the FCS level.

Coaches Corner: Kaleb Nobles (West Florida Head Coach) Interview

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss West Florida's decision to jump to the Division I level.
<ul>
 	<li>Are the Argos ready to be immediate contenders in the UAC?</li>
 	<li>What will West Florida bring to the FCS as a football program?</li>
 	<li>Should the UAC continue to search for expansion targets due to Tarleton State's FBS ambitions?</li>
 	<li>Who are some other Division II programs looking to make the jump to Division I?</li>
</ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell is joined by Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central to discuss West Florida's decision to jump to the Division I level.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Are the Argos ready to be immediate contenders in the UAC?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;What will West Florida bring to the FCS as a football program?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Should the UAC continue to search for expansion targets due to Tarleton State's FBS ambitions?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Who are some other Division II programs looking to make the jump to Division I?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
All this &amp; more right here on The Bluebloods.&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI offer an instant reaction to West Florida's move to Division I and how the move impacts the landscape of FCS football.

Instant Reaction: West Florida Jumps To Division I, Becomes Newest FCS Football Program

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 ahead of the 2026 college football season.
<ul>
 	<li>Will Tarleton State or Tennessee Tech take the next step after landing elite transfer portal classes?</li>
 	<li>Does Austin Peay's transfer portal class make them a dark horse to win the UAC?</li>
 	<li>Have South Dakota & Montana done enough in the portal to remain among the top FCS contenders?</li>
 	<li>Did Prairie View A&M reload for another SWAC Championship run in 2026?</li>
</ul>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;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 ahead of the 2026 college football season.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Will Tarleton State or Tennessee Tech take the next step after landing elite transfer portal classes?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Does Austin Peay's transfer portal class make them a dark horse to win the UAC?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Have South Dakota &amp; Montana done enough in the portal to remain among the top FCS contenders?&lt;/li&gt;
 	&lt;li&gt;Did Prairie View A&amp;M reload for another SWAC Championship run in 2026?&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
All this &amp; more right here on The Bluebloods!&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario of FCS Football Central on SI rank the top transfer portal classes in FCS football ahead of the 2026 college football season.

FCS Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 15 Transfer Portal Classes In 2026

The official podcast of FCS Football Central on Sports Illustrated brings listeners weekly content on all things FCS football and keeps you updated on the unpredictable landscape of college football.

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