CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO HORNETS FOOTBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in California's state capital, Sacramento State fields a Football Championship Subdivision program that competes in the Big Sky Conference during fall seasons. Founded in 1947, the university enrolls 30,883 students and fields a roster competing at the FCS level, the second tier of NCAA Division I football. The Hornets play their home games at a on-campus venue and operate within a conference known for competitive regional matchups across the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest regions.
Sacramento State's football program represents one of the athletic department's flagship sports at an institution that has grown to become a significant regional presence in Northern California. The Big Sky Conference features 13 programs competing for conference championships and playoff opportunities, with Sacramento State part of a competitive landscape that includes programs like Montana, Eastern Washington, and Southern Utah. The Hornets draw from a student body of over 30,000 and compete in a metropolitan area with growing community support for college athletics.
KEY FACTS
| School | California State University, Sacramento |
| Sport | Football |
| Conference | Big Sky Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Sacramento, California |
| Venue | Home Venue |
| Head Coach | Staff |
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California Football ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does California State University, Sacramento Football compete in?
- California State University, Sacramento Hornets Football competes in the Big Sky Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does California State University, Sacramento play football home games?
- California State University, Sacramento Football plays home games at Home Venue in Sacramento, CA.
- Who is the head coach of California State University, Sacramento Football?
- The head coach of California State University, Sacramento Hornets Football is Staff.
- When was California State University, Sacramento Football program established?
- The establishment date for California State University, Sacramento Football is not currently available.