The Sacramento State Hornets defeated the Weber State Wildcats in coach Jody Sears’ first game against his former team 42-31.

Kicker Brad Cornish smashed two school records, connecting on five kicks, four of which were 40 yards or longer, including a 48-yard field goal in the first quarter.

“You never know how many cracks you’re going to get a game,” Cornish said. “Our line and long snapper did a really good job tonight.”

Quarterback Garrett Safron completed 16 of 34 passes for 202 yards and one touchdown. He also ran for 122 yards and one touchdown, with 105 of those rushing yards in the first half.

 “It’s a huge part of our offense running from the read option,” Safron said. “It’s just up to me to read the defense and execute.”

Junior wide receiver Nnamdi Agume continued his success this season, catching seven passes for 124 yards and one touchdown. It was his second 100-plus receiving game of the season.

“Garrett has all the confidence in me to make plays,” Agume said.

Running back Jordan Robinson rushed for 130 yards on 17 attempts and two touchdowns. He and Safron combined for 245 rushing yards and three touchdowns. It was the first time a running back and quarterback had 100-yard rushing games since 2012.

With the Hornets racing out to a 20-0 lead, Weber State managed to cut in, trailing 27-14 at the half.

The Wildcats finished the game with 467 total yards of offense on 96 plays. A usually strong Hornets secondary allowed 377 passing yards by quarterback Billy Green.

“You have to tip your hat to Weber,” Sears said. “They made some plays in the passing game and wiggled their way back into it.”

The defense was able to control the run. The Hornets allowed 90 rushing yards on the ground and forced three turnovers, one of which came on special teams.

“We could’ve done a better job of capitalizing on some of those turnovers and going up a little more in the first quarter,” Sears said.

Linebackers Henry Fernandez and Darnell Sankey combined for 26 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass breakup. Sankey finished with 14 tackles and Fernandez finished with 12.

“We had a couple of missed assignments but as a whole our defense was amazing,” Sankey said. “Our defensive line got sacks and was able to provide pressure all game.”

The Hornets look to extend their winning streak to two games next week as they meet Menlo for the first time at Hornet Stadium, Saturday Sept. 20.