SACRAMENTO STATE HORNETS NEWS

Pinnick, Fisher carry UC Davis to 31-27 win over Sacramento State, possible FCS playoff spot

Caden Pinnick threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns and UC Davis held on downs at its 27 in the closing seconds to win the 71st Causeway Classic 31-27 over Sacramento State

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Rodney Hammond Jr. runs for 191 yards and 2 TDs, Sacramento St. beats Portland St. 52-24

Cardell Williams threw two first-half touchdown passes to Ernest Campbell, Rodney Hammond Jr. had 191 yards rushing and two TDs on 17 carries and Sacramento State beat Portland Sta...

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Hammond Jr., Smith run for 2 TDs each, Sacramento State beats Eastern Washington 35-13

Rodney Hammond Jr. had 208 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 22 carries, Jaquail Smith ran for TDs of 45 and 29 yards and Sacramento State beat Eastern Washington 35-13

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

From NFL stars to HBCU head coaches: Vick and Jackson on same path as they reunite in Philadelphia

DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick have transitioned from NFL stars to head coaches at historically Black colleges

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

From NFL stars to HBCU head coaches: Vick and Jackson on same path as they reunite in Philadelphia

DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick have transitioned from NFL stars to head coaches at historically Black colleges

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Keali'i Ah Yat, Michael Wortham propel Montana to 49-35 victory over Sacramento State

Keali’i Ah Yat threw three touchdown passes, Michael Wortham caught a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and Montana remained unbeaten with a 49-35 victory over Sacramento State

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Sacramento St. holds off Northern Colorado 40-35 behind Hammond Jr., Smith and 4 Meadors field goals

Rodney Hammond Jr. and JaQuail Smith each run for over 100 yards as Sacramento State beats Northern Colorado 40-35

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Cardell Williams, Rodney Hammond Jr. power Sacramento State to 55-27 victory over Weber State

Cardell Williams rushed for three touchdowns, Rodney Hammond Jr. had two touchdown runs before returning a kickoff for a score and Sacramento State steamrolled Weber State 55-27

OCTOBER 12 • Associated Press

Kelly throws 2 TD passes, Washington runs for 113 yards to help Cal Poly beat Sacramento State 32-24

Cal Poly has defeated Sacramento State 32-24 in the Big Sky Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Williams accounts for 3 TDs, Sacramento State uses big plays to beat Central Arkansas 45-16

Cardell Williams passed for 252 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, Damian Henderson II ran for an 85-yard touchdown, and Sacramento State beat Central Arkansas 45-16

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Henderson, Williams lead Sacramento State to 49-28 win over Mercyhurst

Damian Henderson II runs for 98 yards and three touchdowns as Sacramento State defeats Mercyhurst 49-28

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Maldonado interception return helps Nevada edge Sacramento State 20-17

Jonathan Maldonado returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown with 2:17 to play and Nevada defeated Sacramento State 20-17 after the Hornets had touchdowns on consecutive pl...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

How to Watch Nevada vs. Sacramento State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 6, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Sacramento State Hornets game, Saturday, Sept. 6.

SEPTEMBER 6 • Data Skrive

Georgia transfer QB named as starter for rising CFB program UGA transfer Jaden Rashada landed at Sacramento State earlier this year and now he earned himself a starting role as the team's quarterback.

AUGUST 30 • USATODAY.COM

Rebuilding Pac-12 gets its needed 8th football school with addition of Texas State

Texas State is joining the Pac-12, giving the rebuilding conference the eighth football-playing school it needed to maintain its status as an FBS conference

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

Sacramento State's FBS waiver denied, sparking backlash and the potential for lawsuit

The NCAA has denied Sacramento State's request to play in the Football Bowl Subdivision as an independent next year

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Sacramento State leaving Big Sky Conference in 2026 Once Sacramento State declared its goal to move its football team to FBS, the Hornets’ days in the Big Sky Conference seemed numbered. That...

JUNE 18 • STANDARD.NET

Ernest Campbell - Commits to Sacramento State Campbell has committed to Sacramento State, On3.com reports.

Impact Campbell will join Division II for his second season. The wideout's first is practically non-existent, considering Texas A&M never gave him a chance to log any counting stats during his time there.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Vick agrees to become the next head coach at Norfolk State

The former Pro-Bowl QB will reportedly become the next head coach of the Spartans.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Michael Vick to coach college football? Latest news on Sacramento State, Norfolk State jobs linked to NFL icon | Sporting News Canada Could Vick be a college football coach in 2025? The Sporting News dives into recent reporting and Vick's coaching history.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Sacramento State wants to hire Michael Vick as its new football coach Former star quarterback Vick, who served 18 months in prison for dog fighting while in the prime of his NFL career, is reportedly in discuss...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Michael Vick linked to Sacramento State head football coaching job after speaking with Norfolk State | Sporting News Michael Vick is being strongly rumored to become a college football head coach. After discussing Norfolk State's opening, Vick has been link...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Miles Hastings, Lan Larinson help UC Davis escape with 42-39 victory over Sacramento State SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Miles Hastings threw three touchdown passes for UC Davis, but it was Lan Larinson's 59-yard touchdown run late in...

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Dante Chachere accounts for 5 TDs as Portland State beats Sacramento State 58-38

Dante Chachere threw a touchdown pass and ran for four TDs to help Portland State beat Sacramento State 58-38

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • Associated Press

From FCS Top 10 to losing 3 of 4, Sacramento State plays out frustrating football season Injuries, turnovers and last-play losses have plagued the Hornets, whose chances of a fifth consecutive playoff are dashed.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • SACBEE.COM