Sac State Hornets Soar to FBS | Sacramento Kings News

Sacramento State’s football team is poised for a historic leap into FBS, kicking off their toughest season ever against Eastern Michigan on August 28th—and they’re already eyeing a future showdown in Oregon against a Big Ten foe. Head coach Alonzo Carter is pushing for maximum intensity daily as the Hornets rebuild with just four returning starters, bolstered by new transfers and recruits. Key defensive leader Derek Houston is back from injury, ready to lead, while the quarterback battle between All-American returnee Carson Conklin and Idaho State transfer Jackson Sharma heats up—both are locked in, determined to win the starting job. The offensive and defensive lines, though young, are showing promise and depth, forming the backbone of this program-defining campaign. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d20c03e50a4b11b