Zach Watkins (born c. 1988) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Washburn University, a position he has held since 2025.[1][2][3][4] He also coached for Northwest Missouri State and Fort Hays State. He played college football for Washburn as a linebacker.[1]

Zach Watkins
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamWashburn
ConferenceMIAA
Record0–0
Biographical details
Bornc. 1988 (age 35–36)
Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Alma materWashburn University (2009)
Fort Hays State University (2013)
Playing career
2006–2009Washburn
Position(s)Linebacker
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2010Northwest Missouri State (GA)
2011Fort Hays State (ILB)
2012–2013Fort Hays State (ST/DL)
2014–2024Washburn (co-DC/DB)
2025–presentWashburn
Head coaching record
Overall0–0

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Washburn Ichabods (Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association) (2025–present)
2025 Washburn 0–0 0–0
Washburn: 0–0 0–0
Total: 0–0

References

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  1. ^ a b Samuels, Doug (November 26, 2024). "Former All American tabbed to take over Washburn program". FootballScoop. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  2. ^ Peterson, Rick (November 27, 2024). "Zach Watkins ready to hit the ground running in new role as Ichabods' head football coach". TopSports.news. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Washburn University names Zach Watkins head football coach". Washburn University. November 26, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Keating, Liam (November 27, 2024). "'Once in a lifetime opportunity': Alum Zach Watkins now leads Washburn football". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
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