Sacramento State Hornets is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -19.5. Sacramento State Hornets enters the season with a power rating of -19.5, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Sacramento State Hornets head to Eastern Michigan next in Week 0. In 2025, Sacramento State Hornets went 7-5 overall, 0-0-12 against the spread, and 0-0-12 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Sacramento State Hornets Power Rating of -19.5 is 19.7 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Sacramento State Hornets have logged 3,985 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 20,907 miles, ranking 3rd heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Eastern Michigan | 1,992 mi | 3,985 mi |
| Week 1 | Mississippi Valley State | Home | 3,985 mi |
| Week 2 | Fresno State | 151 mi | 4,286 mi |
| Week 3 | North Dakota State | Home | 4,286 mi |
| Week 4 | Massachusetts | Home | 4,286 mi |
| Week 5 | — | Bye | |
| Week 6 | Bowling Green | 2,000 mi | 8,287 mi |
| Week 7 | Ohio | Home | 8,287 mi |
| Week 8 | Ball State | 1,918 mi | 12,122 mi |
| Week 9 | Kent State | Home | 12,122 mi |
| Week 10 | Toledo | Home | 12,122 mi |
| Week 11 | Central Michigan | 1,929 mi | 15,980 mi |
| Week 12 | — | Bye | |
| Week 13 | Hawai'i | 2,463 mi | 20,907 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
Sacramento State's offensive line is being rebuilt around Bryson Summers and Jeremiah Stallworth, and the unit struggled in the preseason outlook. Against a MAC opponent, the line's ability to protect Carson Conklin and open holes for Jamar Curtis will be critical, especially if the opponent has a strong defensive front.
Carson Conklin returns after a year at Fresno State, bringing experience and a 62% completion rate with 28 touchdowns in his last FCS season. He has talented running backs Jamar Curtis and Curron Borders, but the receiving corps is largely new, with Matt Coleman and Onterrio Smith Jr. as key targets. Conklin's chemistry with his receivers will be a deciding factor.
The Hornets are implementing a new 3-3-5 defense under coordinator Adam Clark, with linebackers Derek Houston and Alex Rocha as the strength. The defensive line and secondary are overhauled, with Wisconsin transfer Jamel Howard at tackle and Boogsie Silvera at safety. The unit's ability to adapt quickly will be tested against a MAC offense.
Alonzo Carter is in his first season as a head coach, and the team is moving from FCS Independent to the MAC after the transfer portal closed. This lack of continuity and the challenge of adjusting to a higher level of competition, including travel to the Midwest, could lead to early-season growing pains.
Kicker Grant Meadors returns after a solid season (12/15 FG, long 42), providing reliability in the kicking game. However, the punter position is unsettled, which could be a weakness in field position battles. Special teams play may be a swing factor in a close game.
Sacramento State Hornets is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Sacramento State Hornets holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -19.5, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Sacramento State Hornets travels 20,907 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 3rd heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Sacramento State Hornets — 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -19.5.
