Sacramento State Hornets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Sacramento State Hornets News / Athlon Sports / September 12

College Football Team Offers Scholarship to Multi-Platinum Rapper Toosii

Sacramento State is about to make a splash in the college football world — and it’s not just for what happens on the field. Multi-platinum hip-hop recording artist and 2026 wide receiver prospect Nau’Jour Grainger, better known as Toosii, is set to visit the Hornets campus for their home opener.

Sacramento State Hornets News / Sporting News / August 28

Former five-star Jaden Rashada named starting QB at Sacramento State

The Hornets go into 2025 with the SEC bounce back passer.

Kaiden Bennett News / FCS Football on SI / July 26

Former Sacramento State QB Kaiden Bennett Joins DeSean Jackson At Delaware State

Former Sacramento State quarterback Kaiden Bennett has officially transferred to Delaware State. After seeing limited action in his first two seasons, he put together a breakout junior campaign in 2023.

College Football News / FCS Football on SI / July 17

3-Star QB Jackson Presley Flips Commitment From Montana State To Sacramento State

Sacramento State and head coach Brennan Marion continue to make waves on the recruiting trail. The Hornets secured a commitment from three-star quarterback Jackson Presley, who was previously committed to Montana State.

Sacramento State Hornets News / Yardbarker / July 4

Sacramento State's recruiting win could boost program's FBS prospects

The Sacramento State Hornets might be stuck in FCS, but their massive Fourth of July recruiting win showed they can recruit like one of the big dogs.

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Sacramento State Hornets News / FCS Football on SI / July 4

4-Star WR Xavier McDonald Announces Unexpected Commitment To Sacramento State

In a shocking announcement, four-star wide receiver Xavier McDonald announced his commitment to Sacramento State. The 6-foot-2, 160-pound receiver picked the Hornets over LSU, Ole Miss, and North Carolina.

Sacramento State Hornets News / G5 Football on SI / June 26

Sacramento State President Reaffirms Commitment To FBS Football For 2026

The Sacramento State Hornets have been seeking a viable route from the FCS to the FBS for the last handful of years, riding a huge wave of financial support from fans and the city of Sacramento.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Pac-12 Expansion Target Makes Major Realignment Announcement

Sacramento State is officially headed to the Big West Conference as a full member starting in the 2026-27 season, ending a long realignment saga for the Hornets that included a push to join the rebuilt Pac-12 or Mountain West.

Sacramento State Hornets News / NIL on SI / April 30

Sacramento State Continues Boosting NIL Notoriety After Shaquille O'Neal Becomes GM

There was some bombshell news broken by Shams Charania of ESPN that reported Shaquille O'Neal is set to take over as the general manager of Sacramento State's basketball program.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

Shaquille O'Neal lands big-name transfer at his new college team

The Shaquille O’Neal effect is already being felt at Sacramento State.

Shaq lands interesting new basketball management job

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Sacramento State Hornets News / Hoops Wire / April 29

Top Recruit Commits To Sacramento State, Joins Shaquille O’Neal-Led Program

Just one day after Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal was named general manager of Sacramento State men’s basketball, former top recruit Mikey Williams is officially joining the Hornets.

Sacramento State Hornets News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Sacramento State Basketball makes big-time hire for GM position

Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the Sacramento State men's basketball general manager, according to reports. The Basketball Hall of Famer will spend

Shaquille O`Neal News / FirstSportz / April 29

Shaquille O’Neal works for free on son’s college basketball team

After retiring from his NBA career, Shaquille O’Neal has delved deeper into broadcasting as well as business. He has used both to continue building his brand and now commands a net worth that many of his era could only dream of.

Sacramento State Hornets News / Total Apex Sports / April 29

Shaq Is Now GM at Sacramento State 2025

Alright, here is something I never thought I would type out today. Shaquille O’Neal is now the General Manager for the Sacramento State men’s basketball team.

Even Without Invite, FCS Program is Making the Jump to FBS

It has been difficult to keep up with all the conference realignment in recent years. Now it has been announced that Sacramento State is ready to make the leap to FBS status, even though they don’t have a conference to leap to.

Mike Bibby News / Yardbarker / March 24

Former NBA star Mike Bibby lands college head-coaching job

Former NBA point guard Mike Bibby is the new head coach of a Division I college basketball team.

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Analyst lands UNLV HC job

Bob Huggins linked to coaching return

Sacramento State Hornets News / The 33rd Team / March 19

Jackson Slater 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Sacramento State Hornets OL

Height: 6030 (verified) Weight: 311lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Mason McCormick Sacramento State offensive guard Jackson Slater projects as a developmental starter for the NFL level.

Sacramento State Hornets News / FCS Football on SI / March 7

5-Star Quarterback Ryder Lyons Makes Unexpected Visit To Sacramento State

Sacramento State continues to make headlines on the recruiting trail under head coach Brennan Marion. On Friday, On3's Pete Nakos reported that five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons would take an unofficial visit to Sacramento State.

College Football News / BroBible / February 16

FCS Powerhouse Leverages Alleged $35 Million NIL Fortune To Tempt College Football History

Sacramento State is trying to make college football history in its first season with Brennan Marion as head coach. The Hornets currently hold one of the 10 best recruiting classes for 2026 on any level.

Sacramento State Hornets News / Mike Farrell Sports / February 10

Montana, Sacramento State Grab Top FBS to FCS Transfers

Most of the transfer attention is paid to FBS-to-FBS transfers, but plenty of interesting movement also takes place at the FCS level. This includes transfers that will be making the move to the FCS level after already proving themselves at FBS programs.

Sacramento State Hornets News / A to Z Sports / February 8