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Senior Sam Adams II, sophomore Damian Henderson II and senior Rodney Hammond, Jr who all embrace after a running back pass touchdown from Hammond, Jr to Adams II against Cal Poly Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. The trio, Sacramento State’s three-headed monster at the running back position, helped contribute 230 rushing yards in a loss versus Cal Poly.

Sac State sets sights high against Weber State after a bye week

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer October 9, 2025
Sacramento State football looks to start their second leg of the season strong as they travel to face Weber State in Utah on Saturday.
Junior safety Koa Akui celebrates his interception in Sac State’s loss to Nevada Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Akui has a total of 3 interceptions this season.

Big Island to Big Sky: Koa Akui starts the season with a bang

Ava Fitzgerald, Sports Staffer October 2, 2025
Sacramento State junior safety Koa Akui is making a name for himself this football season. After coming off a season-ending injury last year, the junior is motivated to gain back what he lost.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams dances between defenders Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Williams threw three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

A Mustang Stampede: Sac State can’t contain a potent Cal Poly ground game

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 28, 2025
Sacramento State lost to Cal Poly, 32-24, opening their Big Sky campaign with a loss. The Mustangs overpowered the Hornets on the ground, then held the line in the second half.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams and sophomore running back Damian Henderson II embrace after a successful drive against Central Arkansas Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Both contributed on the ground, with Henderson adding 141 yards and Williams adding in 66 of his own, for the majority of the 274 yards rushed against Central Arkansas.

High-riding Hornets prepare to take on the Mustangs

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer September 26, 2025
Sacramento State football looks forward to a home game against Cal Poly after winning two straight games.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams punches in one of his two touchdowns in Sac State’s win over Central Arkansas Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. Williams racked up over 300 total yards and three touchdowns for his strongest game as a Hornet.

Go-ing, Go-ing, Gone: Sac State steamrolls Central Arkansas in final nonconference bout

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 21, 2025
The Go-Go offense finds its stride against Central Arkansas, and Sacramento State football pulls to 2-2 ahead of the Big Sky campaign next week.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams throws a pass with two defenders in his face for a completion against Mercyhurst Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Williams shined in this game with 176 yards passing and an additional 52 yards on the ground for three total touchdowns.

Running full speed ahead: the Hornets focus next on the Bears

Cynsere Kelly, Sports Staffer September 19, 2025
Sacramento State looks to win back-to-back games as the Central Arkansas Bears come to Hornet Stadium.
Sophomore running back Damian Henderson II celebrates in the end zone Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Henderson scored three touchdowns, as Sac State beat Mercyhurst 49-28.

No Mercy: Sac State’s ‘Go-Go’ offense explodes in home opener

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 14, 2025
Sacramento State football blows out Mercyhurst 49-28 after a high-octane second half.
Senior running back Jamar Curtis and senior running back Rodney Hammond, Jr. celebrate an early touchdown against Nevada Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Curtis and Hammond, Jr. led an improved Sac State rushing attack in a 20-17 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Sac State starving for home cooking at start of three-game homestand

Cynsere Kelly, Staffer September 12, 2025
Sacramento State looks to get its groove going at home against Mercyhurst after facing its toughest opponents on the road to start the season.
Junior quarterback Cardell Williams evades Nevada defense for a scrambled first down Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Williams relieved redshirt sophomore quarterback Jaden Rashada after a head injury sidelined the starter.

Biggest Little Heartbreak: Hornets fall to Wolf Pack after a late pick six

Jack Dann, Sports Editor September 7, 2025

As the two-minute mark approached, Sacramento State held a slim lead over Nevada with possession of the ball after turning the Wolf Pack’s drive over on downs.  Nevada burned their second timeout...

Offensive line coach Kris Richardson talks to his linemen after practice Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. Sacramento State faces off against Nevada on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Hornets look to be underdogs in clash against the Wolf Pack

Cynsere Kelly and Jack Dann September 4, 2025
The Hornets head to Reno to face off against Nevada on Saturday, an opportunity to bounce back and make a statement against an FBS opponent.
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