Following a disappointing 3-9 campaign, Sacramento State football turns its attention to the transfer portal.

While the portal does not officially open until Dec. 9, a number of Hornets have already announced their intentions to test the market. There is no deadline for players to choose a new school, but players cannot enter after Dec. 28.

Follow along with this live blog to stay updated on where those in the portal end up and who Sac State brings in to refresh their roster.

In the Portal:

Quarterback, Kaiden Bennett

The dual threat quarterback is the latest Hornet to enter the portal. Bennett started 12 games for Sac State across the last two seasons, before suffering an injury that left him sidelined for the rest of the 2024 season.

His campaign as a starter featured a heroic performance in Sac State’s upset win at Stanford and helped lead the team to their first road playoff win in program history over North Dakota.

Bennett finishes his Sac State career with 2,508 passing yards, 705 rushing yards, 23 total touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He announced an offer from Georgia State on Jan. 4.

Long snapper, AJ Campos

Campos has been Sac State’s starting long snapper since 2022, appearing in every game during that span. The highlight of his career as a Hornet was the 2023 season when he was perfect on all snaps.

In addition, Campos has also contributed four tackles over his career. He has not announced any offers publicly after going into the portal on Dec. 2.

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Wide receiver, Jayden Weber

From San Mateo, California, Weber was redshirted for the 2023 season and did not appear in any games in 2024. Weber entered the portal on Nov. 28 and has yet to announce any offers publicly.

Kicker/Punter, Evan Kiely 

Serving as the Hornets’ kickoff specialist for the last two seasons, Kiely appeared in almost every game totaling 99 kickoffs, 37 touchbacks and only putting three kickoffs out of bounds. Kiely announced his intention to enter the portal on Nov. 25 and has yet to announce any offers publicly.

Cornerback, Zelmar Vedder

Vedder was redshirted due to injury for the 2022 season before becoming a key contributor to the Sac State secondary. Vedder snagged his first and only career interception in 2024, he finishes with 58 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack. He entered the transfer portal on Dec. 6 and has announced offers on his social media from Nevada, San Diego State and Kansas.

Offensive lineman, Maximillian Haro

From Richmond, California, Haro was redshirted during the 2022 season and did not play in 2023. Haro is not listed on the Sac State 2024 roster. He entered the portal on Dec. 9 and has announced offers from Southwest Baptist and Ottawa University.

Offensive lineman, Nathan Mejia

After starting every game at center as the anchor of the Hornets’ offensive line in the 2022 and 2023 season, Mejia missed the entire 2024 with a broken leg according to Sac State Athletics. A preseason All-Big Sky selection in 2024 and Freshman All-American in 2022, Mejia entered the portal on Dec. 10 and has yet to announce any offers publicly.

Defensive back, Murvin Kenion III

Due to a new court ruling that allowed former JUCO players to receive extra years of eligibility, Kenion entered the portal as a graduate transfer on Dec. 28. Kenion transferred to Sac State from Idaho last season and started all 12 games, recording 51 tackles and two interceptions. He has announced offers from Idaho, Fresno State, Sam Houston State and Eastern Michigan.

Wide receiver, Devin Gandy

Gandy was the first Sac State player to announce his entrance into the transfer portal on Nov. 25, but on Dec. 16 he said he would remove his name from the portal. On Jan. 3, his journey took another turn when he said Sac State decided to part ways with him and he was back in the portal. In his four years at Sac State, Gandy has totaled 892 yards receiving on 68 catches and five touchdowns.

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After suffering a season-ending injury in the second game of his sophomore year, Gandy returned as a key piece of the Hornet offense in 2023. That season, he totaled four scores, 412 yards and 33 receptions.

Players Leaving:

Running Back, Elijah Tau-Tolliver 

An honorable mention on the All-Big Sky team, Tau-Tolliver led the Hornet offense last season with 950 rushing yards, 317 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns. While he never made an official announcement putting his name in the portal, he committed to Michigan State on Dec. 17.

Quarterback, Carson Camp

After transferring to Sac State from South Dakota State, Camp saw limited action in 2023 and did not play in 2024. In four games, he threw for 219 yards, one touchdown, one interception and ran for 72 yards. According to Camp’s social media, he committed to Southeastern Louisiana on Dec. 18.

Wide receiver, Danny Scudero

A breakout star of Sac State’s offense, Scudero entered the transfer portal on Nov. 27. In 2024, he posted the third-most receptions and receiving yards on the team, with 53 and 667, respectively, and five touchdowns.

In addition to his receiving prowess, Scudero has three rushes for 46 yards and two touchdowns in his career. Scudero announced on his social media that he committed to San Jose State on Dec. 24.

Quarterback, Jordan Barton

A JUCO transfer from Riverside Junior College, Barton joined the Hornets for the 2024 season. In his lone season, Barton completed two passes for 11 yards and ran for 30 yards. At Riverside JC, Barton led his team to the California 3C2A title over College of San Mateo. He entered the portal on Nov. 26 and announced he committed to Wagner on Jan. 1.

Sac State Additions/Retentions:

Offensive lineman, Aidan Meek

With 21 career starts over the last two seasons Meek was a staple of the offensive line, playing at both tackle and guard in his time at Sac State. Meek entered the portal on Dec. 6, but withdrew his name on Dec. 10.

Defensive lineman, Josh Cashiola

A product of Modesto Junior College, Cashiola transferred into Sac State in 2023. Over two seasons as a Hornet, he has 50 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and six sacks. Cashiola put his name in the portal on Dec. 10, but withdrew his name on Dec. 16.

“For me, I needed to hit the portal just in case they brought in a scheme that didn’t utilize me,” Cashiola said. “I prayed on it a lot and I felt like [staying] was the right decision for me.”

Quarterback, Cardell Williams

From Marion’s alma mater of Tulsa, Williams led the Golden Hurricanes in 2023 to the tune of 1,149 passing yards, 200 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns, but struggled with a turnover bug throwing seven interceptions. Williams announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 22 and will compete with Carson Conklin who announced he would be staying at Sac State for next season as well on Dec. 21.

Wide Receiver, Timothy Conerly

A product of Fresno City College, Conerly has been at UNLV for the past two seasons alongside Marion. Conerly has totaled nine catches for 110 receiving yards and one score, while adding another 24 rushing yards and another touchdown on four attempts. Conerly announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 22.

Offensive lineman, Dean Abdullah

After spending a year at American River College, Abdullah left for San Diego State where he spent his last three seasons. Abdullah brings versatility to the offensive line taking significant snaps at both guard and center. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 22.

Wide Receiver, Jace Wilson

From Denton, Texas, Wilson committed to University of Texas, San Antonio out of high school. In his two seasons playing for the Roadrunners, Wilson brought in 11 catches for 105 yards. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 23, making him the fourth player Marion has pulled from the FBS to Sac State.

Linebacker, Brennon Scott

Another transfer from Marion’s former home, UNLV, Scott struggled to find playing time with the Rebels after suffering a season ending injury in 2022, but showed flashes in 2021 finishing that season with four sacks and 10 tackles for loss. The former 4-star  announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 23.

Middle Linebacker, Taison Fa’asuamanu 

Coming in from West Liberty University, Fa’asuamanu has improved consistently over his three-year collegiate career. In 2024, he finished with 50 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Fa’asuamanu announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 23.

Running Back, Jamar Curtis

Landing Curtis might be Marion’s biggest signing yet. From Lafayette, Curtis has had a stellar career in the Patriot League totaling over 3,000 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns in three seasons. In 2023, he was named a finalist for the Walter Payton award and was a consensus All-American. Curtis announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 23.

Fullback, Sammy Norris

Norris spent three seasons at Colorado State before walking onto his hometown team UNLV last season. Norris is the third player from Marion’s former squad to transfer to Sac State, he announced his commitment on Dec. 23.

Defensive lineman, Miles Bailey 

The former Murray State Racer transfers into Sac State very early in his collegiate career. Only playing two seasons at Murray State, Bailey hasn’t found much playing time only racking up 15 tackles in that span. He announced his commitment on Dec. 24.

Cornerback, Ricky Lee III

Former freshman standout Lee comes to Sacramento from UAB where he notched 20 tackles, two interceptions and pass breakups. Lee suffered an injury in training camp that forced him to miss most of the 2024 season. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 24.

Wide Receiver, Jordan Anderson

If Curtis was Marion’s biggest signing, Anderson is by far the flashiest. The young wideout redshirted at Oregon State during the 2024 season after signing there as a 4-star recruit out of Newport Harbor High School. He announced his commitment on Dec. 25.

Tight End, Logan Tanner

Tanner marks yet another FBS to FCS transfer from Marion, this time from San Diego State. Tanner redshirted the 2023 season and only appeared in eight games in 2024, recording no stats. A consensus 3-star recruit out of St. Pius X High School, he announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 26.

Running Back, Zaiven “Ikaika” Ragsdale

From North Texas, Ragsdale is the seventh FBS player to transfer to Sac State. During his time with the Mean Green, Ragsdale has missed the majority of the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to season-ending injuries. In his last full season, he scored seven times and rushed for over 750 yards. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 26.

Tight End, Drake Martinez

Martinez spent two seasons at Colorado State, before his time in the FCS splitting two seasons with McNeese and, most recently, Houston Christian. In 2024, Martinez caught 16 passes for 142 yards and two scores. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 26.

Running Back, James Jones

Jones comes to Sac State from ULM, where he spent the 2024 season running for 336 yards on 78 attempts and a touchdown. He also proved to be explosive in the receiving game when given a chance, of Jones’ four catches two went for over 30 yards and a touchdown. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 27.

Defensive lineman, Brodie Tagaloa

A native of Pittsburgh, California, Tagaloa returns to the golden state after two years at Nebraska. A 3-star prospect from De La Salle High School, Tagaloa only appeared in one game for the Cornhuskers due to injury, where he did not record any stats. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 27.

Cornerback, Jayden Davis

An in-conference transfer, the versatile defensive back from Oakland, California returns to his home state after a season at Idaho State. As a Bengal, Davis made 27 tackles and caught an interception against Cal Poly. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 28.

Athlete, Damien McDaniel

Another transfer from Marion’s former home of UNLV, McDaniel was redshirted for the 2024 season, recording no statistics while playing all his snaps from the wide receiver position. In high school, McDaniel played both wide receiver and defensive back becoming a consensus 3-star rated player. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 28.

Kicker, Joseph Firebaugh

From UCLA, Firebaugh has not seen much action at the collegiate level, only making two extra points in the 2022 season. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Dec. 29.

Running Back, Damian Henderson

A former 4-star prospect by ESPN, Henderson comes to Sac State from Colorado State. In his two seasons as a Ram, Henderson ran for 91 yards on 21 attempts, as well as totaling 13 receiving yards on two catches. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Jan. 1.

Tight End, Jordan Williams

A fellow former Colorado State player, Williams only appeared in four games in the 2024 season. Prior to that, he caught three passes for 36 yards and one touchdown in 2022 for the Rams. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Jan 1.

Defensive Tackle, Chase Brackney

Hailing from Greenwood Village, Colorado, Brackney was ranked as the top defensive lineman in the state when he committed to the University of Iowa. In two seasons as a Hawkeye, Brackney has yet to record any stats, being redshirted in 2023 and not seeing any action in 2024. He announced his commitment to Sac State on Jan. 2.