Zach Christinat is a long snapper for the Virginia Cavaliers. The Norwalk, Connecticut native walked on at UConn in January 2023 following an open tryout. During the 2024 season, he appeared in all 13 games for Connecticut, snapping 75 kicks (26 field goals, 49 extra points) and 63 punts. In 2025, Christinat logged snaps in all 13 contests, handling 104 kicks (26 field goals, 78 extra points) and 51 punts for a Huskies squad that reached the Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Standing 6'1" and weighing 210 pounds, he holds a finance degree from UConn and is currently pursuing a degree in global commerce at the McIntire School of Commerce.