The Hornets open their 2011 with five of their first six contests on the road.

The season gets underway on Sept. 3 when Sacramento State heads on the road to take on Oregon State, who finished last season 5-7 (4-5 in the Pac-10).

Sac State will have its home opener on Sept. 24 when the Hornets host Montana and they finish the season with four of their last five games at Hornet Field, including the Causeway Classic against UC Davis on Nov. 19. 2011 Hornet Football Schedule Sept. 3 at Oregon State Sept. 10 at Southern Utah Sept. 17 at Weber State Sept. 24 vs. MONTANA-6:05 p.m. Oct. 1 at Montana State Oct. 8 at Northern Colorado Oct. 22 vs. EASTERN WASHINGTON- 6:05 p.m. Oct. 29 vs. NORTHERN ARIZONA- 6:05 p.m. Nov. 5 at Portland State Nov. 12 vs. IDAHO STATE- 6:05 p.m. Nov. 19 The Causeway Classic vs. UC DAVIS, 2:05 p.m.