Sacramento State University hosted the popular podcast "All the Smoke," co-hosted by Sacramento native and former NBA star Matt Barnes, to shine a light on the Hornets athletic programs.

The memorandum of understanding outlines Sac State’s move to the Mid-American Athletic Conference, where the Hornets will ...

The study projects $194 million in "annual economic impact" with Sac State being in a top-flight football conference. But ...

The claim that investing in athletics detracts from academics overlooks the bigger picture. Moving to a higher-ranked conference can bring financial, social and reputational benefits. High-profile ...

President Luke Wood is betting Sacramento State football's move to the MAC will serve as an "activator" for the California ...

Sacramento State and Wilton Rancheria announced a historic partnership during a sold-out Hornets men’s basketball game, unveiling a $7.5 million, five-year agreement that university leaders say is the ...

The Hornets are the latest team to transition from the FCS to the FBS. Their athletic director, Mark Orr, spoke to Athlon Sports about how the $23 million bold move came to fruition.

The study was finalized in mid-February. The school cited it to help justify a $23M expense to bring Hornets football into ...

If a budget is an expression of an institution's values, Sacramento State now prioritizes athletics over academics. Consider how in 2024, Sacramento State spent $7.2 million on its football program, ...

CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference today announced the addition of Sacramento State as a football-only affiliate member beginning July 1, 2026, for a five-year term. "Today's exciting ...

If a budget is an expression of an institution’s values, Sacramento State now prioritizes athletics over academics. Consider how in 2024, Sacramento State spent $7.2 million on its football program, ...

Sacramento State President Luke Wood, Cal Expo CEO Tom Martinez and Sac State Athletics Director Mark Orr. Sacramento State’s push toward FBS and higher-profile athletics can drive applications, donor ...