Carson Conklin News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento State Hornets

Out for Week 3 Conklin (wrist) is out for Week 3 against North Dakota State, per the MAC injury report.

Impact Conklin will now miss his second straight game. Jackson Sharmon, who tossed for 150 yards and an interception last week at Fresno State, figures to draw the start once again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Fresno State Conklin (wrist) will not play in Saturday's game against Fresno State, Jack Dann of The State Hornet reports.

Impact Conklin will miss this matchup as he works his way back from an injury on his right wrist. In his absence, Jackson Sharman should get the start under center. He will aim to be back for next week's game against North Dakota State.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Battling wrist injury Conklin (undisclosed) is battling a wrist injury, per Kristen Moran-Kellar of Fox 40 News.

Impact Sacramento State head coach Alonzo Carter wouldn't give reporters a timeline on the quarterback's return, but insisted that "he will be back." Jackson Sharman, who tossed for 247 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in Week 1, appears slated to start once again at Fresno State in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 1 Conklin (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's 52-0 win against Mississippi State Valley.

Impact In place of Conklin's absence, Jackson Sharman got the start and put on a show against the Delta Devils, tossing for 247 yards and four touchdowns along with one interception. It was a favorable opponent, so Conklin's job could still be intact, but after Sharman's performance, it wouldn't be surprising if the team reopened the quarterback battle. If the signal-caller continues to miss games, all signs point to Sharman getting the start once again against Fresno State next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 1 Conklin (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Mississippi Valley State.

Impact Conklin's status for Saturday night is in the air as he is dealing with an undisclosed issue. The quarterback drew the start against Eastern Michigan in Week 0 and is expected to start once again if cleared. A final call on his status will be made closer to kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mediocre start in loss Conklin completed 25 of 46 passes for 221 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-17 loss against Eastern Michigan.

Impact In Conklin's first start with Sacramento State since 2024, the quarterback was unable to lead his team to a Week 0 victory. The junior quarterback was picked off late in the fourth quarter which ended any late hopes for the Hornets. Conklin will make his next start Saturday at home against Mississippi Valley State.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Kim's 3 touchdowns lead Eastern Michigan to 28-17 win over Sacramento State

Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Named starter Conklin has been named the starting quarterback for Sacramento State, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Conklin will head into the 2026 season as the starter for the Hornets following a single season with Fresno State. The 6-foot-1 junior formerly played with Sacramento State for the 2024 season, throwing for 2,876 yards and 28 touchdowns to eight interceptions across 12 games.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alonzo Carter goes dancing to the big time as Sacramento State makes the transition to the FBS

Coach Alonzo Carter thought he had a year to prepare Sacramento State for its move from FCS level to FBS

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Western Michigan hoping continuity leads to a rare 2nd straight Mid-American Conference title run

Western Michigan is a rarity in today’s college football universe

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Hops into portal Conklin has entered the transfer portal, 247sports reports.

Impact Conklin transferred from Sacramento State to Fresno State ahead of the 2025 campaign. He appeared in four games with the Bulldogs, completing 49 percent of his passes for 354 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions Conklin is back in the transfer portal, looking for a different program for the 2026 season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

In contention to start bowl game Fresno State hasn't decided on a starting quarterback for the team's Dec. 27 bowl game against Miami (OH) Jackson Moore of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Conklin will compete with E.J. Warner once again for the starting job, with the victor drawing the start for the Arizona Bowl. In four games this season, Conklin has thrown for 354 yards and a 1:2 TD:INT.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. SJSU Conklin is not starting Saturday against San Jose State, Al Scott of Fresno State Magazine reports.

Impact Conklin was competing with E.J. Warner for the starting role. In the end, though, Warner will get the nod. Conklin made three consecutive starts between Weeks 9 and 12, completing 46.7 percent of his throws for 312 yards while posting a 1:2 TD:INT.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Competing to start Saturday Fresno State head coach Matt Entz said that the starting QB for Saturday's game against San Jose State could be determined in practice leading up to the game, Phil Benotti of ESPN...

Impact Conklin and EJ Warner figure to compete for the starting job during practice this week. Conklin made three consecutive starts between Weeks 9 and 12, but it was Warner who settled in under center in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs passing touchdown Conklin completed 12 of 27 passes for 95 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-3 victory versus Wyoming.

Impact Conklin completed a touchdown pass to Josiah Freeman, marking the quarterback's first. He is still taking his time as Fresno State's primary QB in place of E.J. Warner, and that may be a season-long endeavor. Though that may improve the Bulldogs' run game, Conklin is not an incredibly promising option moving forward, unless he steps up in Weeks 13 and 14.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Arceneaux and Donelson run for TDs to help Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3

Jonathan Arceneaux and Bryson Donelson each had a rushing touchdown and Fresno State beat Wyoming 24-3

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited production in win Conklin completed 10 of 21 passes for 35 yards during Saturday's 30-7 victory against Boise State.

Impact The Bulldogs rode their defense and running game in Saturday's upset victory, as Conklin completed less than 50 percent of his passes for a second straight week. In two starts, the sophomore has completed 30 of 63 throws for 217 yards and a pair of interceptions. It remains to be seen whether Fresno State will stick with Conklin or turn back to E.J. Warner in Week 12, following a bye, against Wyoming.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Saturday Conklin will start Saturday's game at Boise State, Dylan Morgan of CBS 47 News reports.

Impact Conklin will draw his second straight start, even after struggling last week versus San Diego State. He replaced E.J. Warner in the starting lineup after a poor run of form by the senior. Conklin will look to put together a better performance this week to solidify himself as the starter.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs. Aztecs Conklin was 20-for-42 passing for 182 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 23-0 defeat against San Diego State. He also had six rushes for -14 yards.

Impact After E.J. Warner threw three interceptions in a loss to Colorado State last week, the Bulldogs turned to Conklin under center against the Aztecs. It didn't go much better for the sophomore quarterback -- Conklin completed just 47.6 percent of his pass attempts while throwing two picks in a shutout defeat. Conklin joined Fresno State after throwing for 2,876 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions last year with FCS Sacramento State. It remains to be seen who'll be under center next week in a tough road matchup with Boise State.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento State beats Nicholls 34-7 behind Conklin's 2 TD passes, Tau-Tolliver's 111 yards rushing

Carson Conklin threw two touchdown passes, Elijah Tau-Tolliver ran for 111 yards and a score and Sacramento State beat Nicholls 34-7

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Carson Conklin passes for 313 yards, 3 TDs; FCS No. 11 Sacramento St. beats Cal Poly 41-30

Freshman Carson Conklin passed for 313 yards and three touchdowns in his first career start to help FCS No. 11 Sacramento State beat Cal Poly 41-30

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Conklin debuts with 3 TD passes, Sac State tops Idaho State 51-16

Freshman Carson Conklin came off the bench to throw three touchdowns passes in his debut and Sacramento State pulled away for a 51-16 victory over Idaho State

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

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