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The 2025 Sacramento State Hornets football team represented California State University, Sacramento during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season as a member of the Big Sky Conference. They were led by Brennan Marion in his first and only season as head coach and played their home games at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California.

ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record7–5 (5–3 Big Sky)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorKen Merchant (1st season)
Quick facts Sacramento State Hornets football, Conference ...
2025 Sacramento State Hornets football
ConferenceBig Sky Conference
Record7–5 (5–3 Big Sky)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKen Merchant (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorA. C. Patterson (1st season)
Offensive schemeGo-Go[1]
Defensive coordinatorMarcus Patton (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorJosh Brown (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumHornet Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Big Sky Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 1 Montana State $^ 8–0  14–2 
No. 3 Montana ^ 7–1  13–2 
No. 8 UC Davis ^ 6–2  9–4 
Sacramento State 5–3  7–5 
Idaho State 5–3  6–6 
Northern Arizona 4–4  7–5 
Eastern Washington 4–4  5–7 
Cal Poly 2–6  4–8 
Idaho 2–6  4–8 
Northern Colorado 2–6  4–8 
Weber State 2–6  4–8 
Portland State 1–7  1–11 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll
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A realignment to the FBS was announced in 2025, but the NCAA Football Oversight Committee denied a recommendation ahead of a Division I Council vote.[2] The vote later officially denied the waiver.[3] In February 2026, it was announced that the Hornets would join the Mid-American Conference (MAC) at the FBS level as a football-only member beginning with the 2026 season.[4][5]

The Sacramento State Hornets drew an average home attendance of 15,468, the 10th-highest of all NCAA Division I FCS football teams.[6]

Offseason

Transfers

Outgoing

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Destination
Evan Kiely K Boise State
Jason Auzenne WR/RB College of San Mateo
Phoenix Rose DB College of San Mateo
Kyle Stahlecker DE Eastern Washington
Carson Conklin QB Fresno State
Zelmar Vedder DB Houston
Tommy Poe WR Idaho State
Davion Ross S Idaho State
Devin Gandy WR Louisiana Tech
Elijah Tau-Tolliver RB Michigan State
Spencer Patton DT Montana Tech
Murvin Kenion III DB Nevada
Joey Wright OL Nevada
Darren Burton II DB New Hampshire
Tyler Henry DL North Dakota
Jackson Lataimua DB North Texas
Danny Scudero WR San Jose State
AJ Campos LS San Jose State
Mason Brosseau DT South Dakota State
Coleman Kuntz TE South Dakota State
Carson Camp QB Southeastern Louisiana
Nathan Mejia OL Stanford
Jayden Davis S Western Michigan
Jayden Weber WR Unknown
Mekhei Byrd WR Unknown
Ezra Moleni RB Unknown
Jayden Flaig TE Unknown
Diego Davis LB Withdrawn
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Incoming

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Previous school
Connor McDowell LS Angelo State
Donovan Haslam OL Austin Peay
Jekob Jones LB Cal Poly
Jordan Herman OL Charlotte
Damian Henderson II RB Colorado State
Jordan Williams TE Colorado State
Malik Tullis DL Eastern Michigan
Melvin Swindle II DL Eastern Michigan
Jaden Rashada QB Georgia
Darren Burton II DB Hampton
Jayden Davis DB Idaho State
Chase Brackney DL Iowa
Jamar Curtis RB Lafayette
James Jones RB Louisiana–Monroe
Dylan Gooden DE Maryland
Itayvion Brown DE Michigan State
James Gillespie DT Middle Tennessee
Miles Bailey DL Murray State
Brodie Tagaloa DL Nebraska
Savion Red RB Nevada
Kristopher Ross DE Nevada
Ikaika Ragsdale WR North Texas
Grant Meadors K Oregon
Jordan Anderson WR Oregon State
Rodney Hammond RB Pittsburgh
Logan Tanner TE San Diego State
Dean Abdullah TE San Diego State
Dylan Hampsten DE San Jose State
Gavin Thomson WR Saint Francis
Mikey Henderson WR Tarleton State
Ernest Campbell WR Texas A&M
Syncere Massey DL Texas Southern
Deven Wright DE Texas State
Cardell Williams QB Tulsa
Ricky Lee III DB UAB
Agiye Hall WR UCF
Joseph Firebaugh Jr. K UCLA
Davis Ambuehl TE UNLV
Timothy Conerly WR UNLV
Brennon Scott LB UNLV
Damien McDaniel WR UNLV
Sammy Norris FB UNLV
Keith Conley DL UNLV
Bear Tenney TE Utah
Oscar Moore DB UTEP
Jace Wilson WR UTSA
Sam Adams II RB Washington
Jackson Lataimua DB Washington State
Warren Smith DB Washington State
Taison Fa’asuamanu LB West Liberty
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Coaching staff additions

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Name New Position Previous Team Previous Position Source
Brennan Marion Head coach UNLV Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks [12]
Kenneth Merchant Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks UNLV Offensive analyst [13]
AC Patterson Co-offensive coordinator/Running backs Portland State Assistant head coach/Offensive coordinator/Running backs [13]
Marcus Patton Defensive coordinator Colorado State Cornerbacks [13]
Josh Brown Co-defensive coordinator/Linebackers McNeese Co-defensive coordinator/Safeties [13]
Darrin Walls Defensive pass game coordinator/Cornerbacks Albany Co-defensive coordinator/Cornerbacks [13]
Rob Wenger Special teams Minnesota Special teams/Rush ends [13]
Robbie Bell Tight ends Georgia Tech Offensive line quality control [13]
Nathan Kenion Safeties Diablo Valley Defensive coordinator [13]
Sidhart Krishnamurthi Wide receivers San Jose State Offensive quality control [13]
Ed McGilvra Defensive line College of the Canyons Defensive line [13]
Jake Vang Edge rushers Colorado State Defensive analyst [13]
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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 304:00 p.m.at No. 3 South Dakota State*No. 15
ESPN+L 3–2019,163
September 62:00 p.m.at Nevada*No. 18
KNSN-TVL 17–2020,535
September 136:00 p.m.Mercyhurst*No. 21
ESPN+W 49–2812,231
September 206:00 p.m.Central Arkansas*No. 24
  • Hornet Stadium
  • Sacramento, CA
ESPN+W 45–1613,253
September 276:00 p.m.Cal PolyNo. 21
  • Hornet Stadium
  • Sacramento, CA
ESPN+L 24–3215,016
October 115:00 p.m.at Weber State
ESPN+W 55–272,126
October 186:00 p.m.Northern Colorado
  • Hornet Stadium
  • Sacramento, CA
ESPN+W 40–3520,022
October 247:30 p.m.No. 4 Montana
  • Hornet Stadium
  • Sacramento, CA
ESPN2L 35–4916,816
November 11:00 p.m.at Eastern Washington
ESPN+W 35–134,356
November 82:00 p.m.at Portland State
ESPN+W 52–241,284
November 156:00 p.m.Idaho
  • Hornet Stadium
  • Sacramento, CA
ESPN+W 23–2015,467
November 221:00 p.m.at No. 15 UC Davis
ESPN+L 27–3114,590
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Game summaries

at No. 3 South Dakota State

See also: 2025 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team
No. 15 Sacramento State Hornets (0–0) at No. 3 South Dakota State Jackrabbits (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 15 Hornets 3 0 003
No. 3 Jackrabbits 3 14 0320
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at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium • Brookings, SD

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 4:00 PM PDT
  • Game attendance: 19,163
  • Referee: Gregory Gompf
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Tyler Merriam (play-by-play) and Kurtiss Riggs (analyst)
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First quarter
  • SDST – Eli Stader 22-yard field goal, 8:11. Jackrabbits 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 1:52.
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 36-yard field goal, 5:18. Tied 3–3. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:52.
Second quarter
  • SDST – Andrew Gustad 4-yard pass from Chase Mason (Eli Stader kick), 12:38. Jackrabbits 10–3. Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 7:34.
  • SDST – Lofton O'Groske 3-yard run (Eli Stader kick), 3:51. Jackrabbits 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 4:54.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • SDST – Eli Stader 28-yard field goal, 2:27. Jackrabbits 20–3. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 5:13.
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More information Statistics, SAC ...
StatisticsSACSDST
First downs728
Plays–yards51–13179–430
Rushes–yards24–2456–240
Passing yards107190
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–27–117–23–0
Turnovers22
Time of possession18:5441:06
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassingJaden Rashada11/27, 107 yards, INT
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.6 carries, 12 yards
ReceivingJordan Anderson4 receptions, 49 yards
South Dakota StatePassingChase Mason17/23, 190 yards, TD
RushingJulius Loughridge22 carries, 159 yards
ReceivingLofton O'Groske5 receptions, 76 yards
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at Nevada (FBS)

See also: 2025 Nevada Wolf Pack football team
No. 18 Sacramento State Hornets (0–1) at Nevada Wolf Pack (FBS) (0–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 18 Hornets 7 10 0017
Wolf Pack (FBS) 0 13 0720
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at Mackay Stadium • Reno, NV

  • Date: September 6, 2025
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 20,535
  • Referee: Brad Carrell
  • TV announcers (KNSN-TV): Alex Marguiles (play-by-play), Lucas Weber (analyst) and Shannon Kelly (sideline)
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First quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 5-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 10:55. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:05.
Second quarter
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 35-yard field goal, 13:04. Hornets 10–0. Drive: 16 plays, 81 yards, 7:59.
  • NEV – Joe McFadden 37-yard field goal, 7:17. Hornets 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:47.
  • NEV – Chubba Purdy 3-yard run (Joe McFadden kick), 1:02. Tied 10–10. Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:51.
  • SAC – Ernest Campbell 75-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 0:53. Hornets 17–10. Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:09.
  • NEV – Joe McFadden 40-yard field goal, 0:00. Hornets 17–13. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 0:53.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • NEV – Jonathan Maldonado 36-yard interception return (Joe McFadden kick), 2:17. Wolf Pack 20–17.
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More information Statistics, SAC ...
StatisticsSACNEV
First downs1523
Plays–yards60–37169–413
Rushes–yards41–14648–269
Passing yards225144
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–19–112–21–2
Turnovers12
Time of possession27:1432:42
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams11/13, 158 yards, TD, INT
RushingJamar Curtis8 carries, 37 yards
ReceivingErnest Campbell3 receptions, 89 yards, TD
NevadaPassingChubba Purdy12/21, 144 yards, 2 INT
RushingChubba Purdy21 carries, 115 yards, TD
ReceivingMarcus Bellon2 receptions, 59 yards
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Mercyhurst

See also: 2025 Mercyhurst Lakers football team
Mercyhurst Lakers (1–1) at No. 21 Sacramento State Hornets (0–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Lakers 10 8 7328
No. 21 Hornets 7 14 72149
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at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, CA

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 12,231
  • Referee: Jim Crowley
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross (play-by-play) and Darren Arbet (analyst)
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First quarter
  • SAC – Jordan Williams 19-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 13:23. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:33.
  • MERC – Max Young 34-yard field goal, 8:46. Hornets 7–3. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 4:37.
  • MERC – Dylan Evans 24-yard pass from Adam Urena (Max Young kick), 3:29. Lakers 10–7. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:38.
Second quarter
  • MERC – Brian Trobel 1-yard run (Brian Trobel run), 6:02. Lakers 18–7. Drive: 15 plays, 85 yards, 7:36.
  • SAC – Damian Henderson II 19-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 2:36. Lakers 18–14. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 3:18.
  • SAC – Ernest Campbell 57-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 0:23. Hornets 21–18. Drive: 1 play, 57 yards, 0:09.
Third quarter
  • SAC – Sam Adams II 15-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 10:58. Hornets 28–18. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:57.
  • MERC – Rylan Davison 16-yard pass from Adam Urena (Max Young kick), 3:52. Hornets 28–25. Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 7:03.
Fourth quarter
  • SAC – Damian Henderson II 4-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 14:19. Hornets 35–25. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 4:25.
  • MERC – Max Young 24-yard field goal, 7:59. Hornets 35–28. Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 6:20.
  • SAC – Damian Henderson II 30-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 2:48. Hornets 42–28. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:08.
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 24-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 1:32. Hornets 49–28. Drive: 3 plays, 43 yards, 0:23.
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More information Statistics, MERC ...
StatisticsMERCSAC
First downs2226
Plays–yards79–36960–525
Rushes–yards34–8942–349
Passing yards280176
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–45–28–18–0
Turnovers21
Time of possession35:2724:33
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MercyhurstPassingAdam Urena27/44, 280 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingBrian Trobel10 carries, 62 yards, TD
ReceivingJoe Kerbacher4 receptions, 61 yards
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams8/17, 176 yards, 2 TD
RushingDamian Henderson II12 carries, 98 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingErnest Campbell2 receptions, 78 yards, TD
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Central Arkansas

See also: 2025 Central Arkansas Bears football team
Central Arkansas Bears (1–2) at No. 24 Sacramento State Hornets (1–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bears 0 6 01016
No. 24 Hornets 21 7 10745
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at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, CA

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 87 °F (31 °C) • Wind: SW at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 13,253
  • Referee: Robert Quello
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross (play-by-play) and Darren Arbet (analyst)
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First quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 8-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 11:11. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 85 yards, 3:46.
  • SAC – Sam Adams II 9-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 4:14. Hornets 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:59.
  • SAC – Damian Henderson II 85-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 1:14. Hornets 21–0. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:19.
Second quarter
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 3-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 5:12. Hornets 28–0. Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 4:06.
  • CARK – Tyrell Pollard 18-yard pass from Luther Richesson (Caleb Jones kick failed), 0:17. Hornets 28–6. Drive: 16 plays, 87 yards, 4:50.
Third quarter
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 21-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 8:09. Hornets 35–6. Drive: 8 plays, 88 yards, 3:31.
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 27-yard field goal, 0:03. Hornets 38–6. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 5:35.
Fourth quarter
  • CARK – Landen Chambers 1-yard run (Caleb Jones kick), 12:37. Hornets 38–13. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:26.
  • CARK – Caleb Jones 38-yard field goal, 10:29. Hornets 38–16. Drive: 4 plays, -5 yards, 2:01.
  • SAC – Ernest Campbell 50-yard pass from Jaden Rashada (Grant Meadors kick), 8:01. Hornets 45–16. Drive: 5 plays, 86 yards, 2:18.
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More information Statistics, CARK ...
StatisticsCARKSAC
First downs1919
Plays–yards70–28261–602
Rushes–yards44–8739–262
Passing yards195340
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–26–017–22–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession30:1929:41
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ArkansasPassingLuther Richesson17/26, 195 yards, TD
RushingLanden Chambers22 carries, 108 yards, TD
ReceivingTyrell Pollard4 receptions, 84 yards, TD
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams15/20, 252 yards, TD
RushingDamian Henderson II15 carries, 137 yards, TD
ReceivingJordan Anderson3 receptions, 98 yards
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Cal Poly

See also: 2025 Cal Poly Mustangs football team
Cal Poly Mustangs (2–2) at No. 21 Sacramento State Hornets (2–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Mustangs 18 7 7032
No. 21 Hornets 7 14 0324
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at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, CA

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: SW at 11 miles per hour (18 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 15,016
  • Referee: Kelly Holman
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross (play-by-play) and Darren Arbet (analyst)
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First quarter
  • SAC – Sam Adams II 23-yard pass from Rodney Hammond Jr. (Grant Meadors kick), 11:47. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:13.
  • CP – Brian Dukes Jr. 23-yard interception return (Tyrei Washington run), 6:59. Mustangs 8–7.
  • CP – Jordan Garrison 55-yard pass from Bo Kelly (Noah Serna kick), 3:44. Mustangs 15–7. Drive: 4 plays, 76 yards, 1:04.
  • CP – Gianluca Dimauro 27-yard field goal, 0:56. Mustangs 18–7. Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 2:18.
Second quarter
  • SAC – Ernest Campbell 62-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 14:52. Mustangs 18–14. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 0:56.
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 15-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 5:18. Hornets 21–18. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 6:12.
  • CP – Tyrei Washington 1-yard run (Noah Serna kick), 2:06. Mustangs 25–21. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:12.
Third quarter
  • CP – Jordan Garrison 5-yard pass from Bo Kelly (Noah Serna kick), 5:46. Mustangs 32–21. Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 3:47.
Fourth quarter
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 30-yard field goal, 12:54. Mustangs 32–24. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:36.
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More information Statistics, CP ...
StatisticsCPSAC
First downs1720
Plays–yards66–38177–426
Rushes–yards39–17846–230
Passing yards203196
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–27–012–31–3
Turnovers03
Time of possession31:4228:18
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Cal PolyPassingBo Kelly17/27, 203 yards, 2 TD
RushingTyrei Washington22 carries, 113 yards, TD
ReceivingJordan Garrison4 receptions, 73 yards, 2 TD
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams10/24, 164 yards, TD, 3 INT
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.19 carries, 105 yards
ReceivingErnest Campbell3 receptions, 91 yards, TD
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at Weber State

See also: 2025 Weber State Wildcats football team
Sacramento State Hornets (2–3) at Weber State Wildcats (2–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hornets 7 21 72055
Wildcats 3 7 10727
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at Stewart Stadium • Ogden, UT

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 2,126
  • Referee: Jeff Rink
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • CARK – Sloan Calder 52-yard field goal, 5:55. Wildcats 3–0. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:20.'
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 10-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 0:55. Hornets 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 50 yards, 4:53.
Second quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 14-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 14:02. Hornets 14–3. Drive: 1 play, 14 yards, 0:04.
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 51-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 11:03. Hornets 21–3. Drive: 6 plays, 71 yards, 2:31.
  • WEB – Dijon Jennings 5-yard run (Sloan Calder kick), 5:10. Hornets 21–10. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:53.
  • SAC – JaQuail Smith 13-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 0:50. Hornets 28–10. Drive: 8 plays, 82 yards, 4:10.
Third quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 8-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 12:01. Hornets 35–10. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:33.
  • WEB – Sloan Calder 48-yard field goal, 7:30. Hornets 35–13. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 4:25.
  • WEB – Chauncey Sylvester 23-yard pass from Dijon Jennings (Sloan Calder kick), 1:37. Hornets 35–20. Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:17.
Fourth quarter
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 3-yard run (Grant Meadors kick failed), 12:17. Hornets 41–20. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:20.
  • WEB – Chauncey Sylvester 5-yard run (Sloan Calder kick), 8:36. Hornets 41–27. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:35.
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 99-yard kickoff return (Grant Meadors kick), 8:21. Hornets 48–27.
  • SAC – JaQuail Smith 24-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 2:46. Hornets 55–27. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 3:14.
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More information Statistics, SAC ...
StatisticsSACWEB
First downs2219
Plays–yards60–46069–301
Rushes–yards50–39741–144
Passing yards63157
Passing: Comp–Att–Int6–10–016–28–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession28:5831:02
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams5/9, 53 yards
RushingCardell Williams12 carries, 139 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingRodney Hammond Jr.1 reception, 25 yards
Weber StatePassingDijon Jennings16/28, 157 yards, TD
RushingChauncey Sylvester17 carries, 83 yards, TD
ReceivingChauncey Sylvester4 receptions, 54 yards, TD
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Northern Colorado

See also: 2025 Northern Colorado Bears football team
Northern Colorado Bears (3–3) at Sacramento State Hornets (3–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bears 0 21 7735
Hornets 3 14 101340
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at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, CA

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 6:00 PM PDT
  • Game attendance: 20,022
  • Referee: Kelly Holman
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 37-yard field goal, 7:08. Hornets 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:26.
Second quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 46-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 14:10. Hornets 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 54 yards, 1:32.
  • UNCO – Carver Cheeks 75-yard pass from Eric Gibson Jr. (Jacob Willig kick), 13:25. Hornets 10–7. Drive: 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:45.
  • UNCO – Brandon Johnson 2-yard run (Jacob Willig kick), 6:37. Bears 14–10. Drive: 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:10.
  • SAC – Bear Tenney 25-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 2:20. Hornets 17–14. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 4:09.
  • UNCO – Carver Cheeks 6-yard pass from Eric Gibson Jr. (Jacob Willig kick), 0:24. Bears 21–17. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 1:56.
Third quarter
  • SAC – Sam Adams II 34-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 10:29. Hornets 24–21. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:31.
  • UNCO – Brandon Johnson 2-yard run (Jacob Willig kick), 7:52. Bears 28–24. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:37.
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 28-yard field goal, 0:47. Bears 28–27. Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 7:05.
Fourth quarter
  • SAC – Ricky Lee III 34-yard interception return (Grant Meadors kick), 14:53. Hornets 34–28.
  • UNCO – Carver Cheeks 62-yard pass from Eric Gibson Jr. (Jacob Willig kick), 14:00. Bears 35–34. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 0:53.
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 34-yard field goal, 9:30. Hornets 37–35. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:30.
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 42-yard field goal, 2:01. Hornets 40–35. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:07.
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More information Statistics, UNCO ...
StatisticsUNCOSAC
First downs2221
Plays–yards68–48474–434
Rushes–yards35–16357–323
Passing yards321111
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–33–49–17–0
Turnovers40
Time of possession24:0335:57
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern ColoradoPassingEric Gibson Jr.21/33, 321 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
RushingMathias Price16 carries, 102 yards
ReceivingCarver Cheeks9 receptions, 223 yards, 3 TD
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams8/16, 90 yards, TD
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.21 carries, 134 yards, TD
ReceivingErnest Campbell3 receptions, 39 yards
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No. 4 Montana

See also: 2025 Montana Grizzlies football team
No. 4 Montana Grizzlies (7–0) at Sacramento State Hornets (4–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 4 Grizzlies 7 21 71449
Hornets 7 14 01435
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at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, CA

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 6:30 PM PDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: SW at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 16,816
  • Referee: Gregg Wilson
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Chuckie Kempf (play-by-play) and Darius Walker (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (5:04) SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 7-yard run, Grant Meadors kick (Drive: 13 plays, 68 yards, 6:41; Sacramento State 7–0)
  • (1:22) MONT – Brooks Davis 24-yard pass from Keali'i Ah Yat, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:33; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (14:50) SAC – Ernest Campbell 63-yard pass from Cardell Williams, Grant Meadors kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:32; Sacramento State 14–7)
  • (12:46) MONT – Michael Wortham 64-yard pass from Keali'i Ah Yat, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:57; Tied 14–14)
  • (7:24) MONT – Michael Wortham 27-yard run, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 2:03; Montana 21–14)
  • (4:16) SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 6-yard run, Grant Meadors kick (Drive: 5 plays, 68 yards, 2:59; Tied 21–21)
  • (1:00) MONT – Eli Gillman 13-yard run, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 3 plays, 21 yards, 0:43; Montana 28–21)
Third quarter
  • (10:18) MONT – Evan Shafer 11-yard pass from Keali'i Ah Yat, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:42; Montana 35–21)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:12) MONT – Michael Wortham 15-yard run, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 3:58; Montana 42–21)
  • (4:17) SAC – Cardell Williams 17-yard run, Grant Meadors kick (Drive: 14 plays, 87 yards, 5:20; Montana 42–28)
  • (1:45) MONT – Malae Fonoti 4-yard run, Ty Morrison kick (Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:05; Montana 49–28)
  • (0:15) SAC – Cardell Williams 18-yard run, Grant Meadors kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:30; Montana 49–35)
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More information Statistics, MONT ...
StatisticsMONTSAC
First downs1824
Plays–yards58–38676–478
Rushes–yards33–16243–141
Passing yards224337
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–25–126–33–1
Turnovers12
Time of possession25:5534:05
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MontanaPassingKeali'i Ah Yat16/24, 196 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingMichael Wortham7 carries, 89 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMichael Wortham5 receptions, 80 yards, TD
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams25/32, 332 yards, TD, INT
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.12 carries, 54 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingErnest Campbell9 receptions, 206 yards, TD
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at Eastern Washington

See also: 2025 Eastern Washington Eagles football team
Sacramento State Hornets (4–4) at Eastern Washington Eagles (4–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hornets 14 14 0735
Eagles 10 3 0013
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at Roos Field • Cheney, WA

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 4,356
  • Referee: Spencer Mumford
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 1-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 12:52. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:08.
  • EWU – Wilson Medina 5-yard pass from Nate Bell (Soren McKee kick), 8:41. Tied 7–7. Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 2:16.
  • EWU – Soren McKee 51-yard field goal, 7:36. Eagles 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, -13 yards, 0:49.
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 59-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 5:16. Hornets 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:20.
Second quarter
  • SAC – JaQuail Smith 45-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 13:26. Hornets 21–10. Drive: 1 play, 45 yards, 0:11.
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 7-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 4:07. Hornets 28–10. Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 2:16.
  • EWU – Soren McKee 19-yard field goal, 0:00. Hornets 28–13. Drive: 8 plays, 27 yards, 0:52.
Third quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Fourth quarter
  • SAC – JaQuail Smith 29-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 9:47. Hornets 35–13. Drive: 5 plays, 48 yards, 2:38.
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More information Statistics, SAC ...
StatisticsSACEWU
First downs1620
Plays–yards62–39183–278
Rushes–yards56–37630–38
Passing yards15240
Passing: Comp–Att–Int3–6–130–53–0
Turnovers30
Time of possession29:2930:31
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams3/6, 15 yards, INT
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.22 carries, 208 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingGavin Nelson1 reception, 10 yards
Eastern WashingtonPassingJake Schakel24/38, 201 yards
RushingNate Bell5 carries, 24 yards
ReceivingDrew Carlson4 receptions, 57 yards
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at Portland State

See also: 2025 Portland State Vikings football team
Sacramento State Hornets (5–4) at Portland State Vikings (1–8) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hornets 14 7 141752
Vikings 0 14 01024
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at Hillsboro Stadium • Hillsboro, OR

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 2:00 PM PST
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Wind: E at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 1,284
  • Referee: Mike Bezner
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Matt Richert (play-by-play) and Scott Hermo (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • SAC – Damian Henderson II 25-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 8:57. Hornets 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 6:03.
  • SAC – Ernest Campbell 22-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 0:05. Hornets 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 35 yards, 3:26.
Second quarter
  • PRST – Delon Thompson 2-yard run (Mathias Uribe kick), 13:53. Hornets 14–7. Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 1:07.
  • SAC – Ernest Campbell 65-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 13:36. Hornets 21–7. Drive: 1 play, 65 yards, 0:11.
  • PRST – Charlie White 15-yard pass from Tyrese Smith (Mathias Uribe kick), 0:15. Hornets 21–14. Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 3:00.
Third quarter
  • SAC – JaQuail Smith 6-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 11:10. Hornets 28–14. Drive: 3 plays, 95 yards, 1:16.
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 41-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 4:01. Hornets 35–14. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:22.
Fourth quarter
  • PRST – Tyrese Smith 1-yard run (Mathias Uribe kick), 13:17. Hornets 35–21. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:44.
  • SAC – Grant Meadors 35-yard field goal, 9:30. Hornets 38–21. Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:38.
  • PRST – Mathias Uribe 31-yard field goal, 7:14. Hornets 38–24. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:08.
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 19-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 6:22. Hornets 45–24. Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:46.
  • SAC – Sam Adams II 2-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 3:35. Hornets 52–24. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:37.
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More information Statistics, SAC ...
StatisticsSACPRST
First downs1817
Plays–yards58–48369–319
Rushes–yards47–29545–142
Passing yards188177
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–11–013–24–2
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:4131:19
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams8/11, 188 yards, 2 TD
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.17 carries, 191 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingErnest Campbell4 receptions, 103 yards, 2 TD
Portland StatePassingTyrese Smith8/11, 105 yards, TD
RushingDelon Thompson22 carries, 80 yards, TD
ReceivingTerence Loville5 receptions, 106 yards
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Idaho

See also: 2025 Idaho Vandals football team
Idaho Vandals (4–6) at Sacramento State Hornets (6–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Vandals 0 3 31420
Hornets 3 3 10723
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at Hornet Stadium • Sacramento, CA

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: SE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 15,467
  • Referee: Gregg Wilson
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross (play-by-play) and Darren Arbet (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • SAC - Grant Meadors 30-yard field goal, 8:03. Hornets 3-0. Drive: 13 plays, 55 yards, 6:50.
Second quarter
  • SAC - Grant Meadors 38-yard field goal, 5:30. Hornets 6-0. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:44.
  • IDHO - Owen Forsman 21-yard field goal, 1:20. Hornets 6-3. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:10.
Third quarter
  • SAC - Ernest Campbell 26-yard pass from Cardell Williams (Grant Meadors kick), 10:27. Hornets 13-3. Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards, 2:05.
  • IDHO - Owen Forsman 22-yard field goal, 6:35. Hornets 13-6. Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 3:52.
  • SAC - Grant Meadors 31-yard field goal, 1:37. Hornets 16-6. Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 4:55.
Fourth quarter
  • IDHO - Nate Thomas 7-yard run (Owen Forsman kick), 13:37. Hornets 16-13. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:58.
  • IDHO - Joshua Wood 10-yard run (Owen Forsman kick), 3:17. Vandals 20-16. Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 6:18.
  • SAC - Cardell Williams 2-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 0:09. Hornets 23-20. Drive: 14 plays, 67 yards, 3:05.
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More information Statistics, IDHO ...
StatisticsIDHOSAC
First downs1925
Plays–yards55–35576–458
Rushes–yards29–19358–282
Passing yards162176
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–26–114–18–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession26:4633:14
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IdahoPassingJoshua Wood15/26, 162 yards, INT
RushingJoshua Wood14 carries, 117 yards, TD
ReceivingNolan McWilliams2 receptions, 49 yards
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams14/18, 176 yards, TD
RushingJaQuail Smith14 carries, 122 yards
ReceivingErnest Campbell6 receptions, 61 yards, TD
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at No. 15 UC Davis (Causeway Classic)

See also: 2025 UC Davis Aggies football team and Causeway Classic
Sacramento State Hornets (7–4) at No. 15 UC Davis Aggies (7–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hornets 0 14 13027
No. 15 Aggies 14 3 01431
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at UC Davis Health Stadium • Davis, CA

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PDT
  • Game attendance: 14,590
  • Referee: Robert Quello
  • TV: ESPN+
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Game information
First quarter
  • UCD – Jordan Fisher 1-yard run (Hunter Ridley kick), 9:53. Aggies 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:16.
  • UCD – Jordan Fisher 2-yard run (Hunter Ridley kick), 0:06. Aggies 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 3:36.
Second quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 1-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 7:57. Aggies 14–7. Drive: 15 plays, 66 yards, 7:03.
  • SAC – Cardell Williams 1-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 2:35. Tied 14–14. Drive: 6 plays, 15 yards, 2:37.
  • UCD – Hunter Ridley 24-yard field goal, 0:00. Aggies 17–14. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 2:30.
Third quarter
  • SAC – Rodney Hammond Jr. 40-yard run (Grant Meadors kick failed), 9:28. Hornets 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:44.
  • SAC – Jamar Curtis 1-yard run (Grant Meadors kick), 1:12. Hornets 27–17. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:17.
Fourth quarter
  • UCD – Jordan Fisher 3-yard pass from Caden Pinnick (Hunter Ridley kick), 14:31. Hornets 27–24. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:41.
  • UCD – Samuel Gbatu Jr. 30-yard pass from Caden Pinnick (Hunter Ridley kick), 6:14. Aggies 31–27. Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 0:54.
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More information Statistics, SAC ...
StatisticsSACUCD
First downs2222
Plays–yards74–34359–406
Rushes–yards65–32629–100
Passing yards17306
Passing: Comp–Att–Int3–9–124–30–0
Turnovers12
Time of possession35:0924:51
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassingCardell Williams3/9, 17 yards, INT
RushingRodney Hammond Jr.22 carries, 140 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingErnest Campbell1 reception, 11 yards
UC DavisPassingCaden Pinnick24/30, 306 yards, 2 TD
RushingJordan Fisher16 carries, 48 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingSamuel Gbatu Jr.7 receptions, 127 yards, TD
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STATS FCS1518212421RVRVRVRV
Coaches1416212221RV—RVRV
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