If that happens, the Hornets would officially begin moving from the FCS Big Sky Conference to the FBS. The terrifying twist is that Sac State would enter FBS as an independent. It has not received ...

Sacramento State plans to file an application with the NCAA this week to transition from the FCS to the FBS in football as an ...

It’ll be a significant benefit for recruiting in football, because it shows that we’re not playing around,” the university’s president said.

Sacramento State football has operated at the FCS level for most of its history. Now the Hornets took the first step toward elevation.

An FCS program is reportedly looking to make the jump to the FBS ranks and potentially be postseason eligible in 2027.

Cam Ward issued a strong warning to NFL teams in February. "If you don't draft me, that's your fault," Ward said at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. "You've got to remember you're the same team that's ...

Sacramento State is continuing the aggressive push to elevate its football program. According to a report from ESPN's Pete ...

The Sacramento State Hornets are filing paperwork with the NCAA to apply for a transition from the FCS up to the FBS, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sacramento State is currently a ...

The Sacramento State Hornets are seeking to join the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as an independent, according to a report from ESPN.

According to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel, Sacramento State plans to file an application with the NCAA to transition from the FCS to the FBS level. The Hornets have already filed to make the move ...

The waiver is needed because Sacramento State is attempting a transition up without an invite from an FBS conference. If approved, Sacramento State will play its final Big Sky Conference season ...