CLEVELAND, Ohio – Sacramento State officially joins the Mid-American Conference today as a football affiliate member, beginning a five-year term in the league.
The Sacramento State football program has won seven conference titles, including three consecutive Big Sky championships from 2019-22, and is one of just 12 FCS programs to win at least seven games in five of the last six seasons. During that span, the Hornets made four NCAA FCS Playoff appearances and spent 50 weeks ranked in the national top 25.
Sacramento State is the only public university in California's capital city. Founded in 1947, the university has grown into one of the region's leading centers of research, innovation and community engagement, enrolling nearly 31,000 students. Located along the American River, Sacramento State is recognized for its accessible and inclusive learning environment.
The Hornets open their inaugural Mid-American Conference season on Saturday, Aug. 29, when they travel to Eastern Michigan for their first conference game as members of the MAC.
About Sacramento State
With over 31,000 students, Sacramento State has grown into the sixth-largest campus in the California State University system. Sacramento State has been ranked as the ninth-most transformative college by Money.com and the second-most diverse campus in the Western United States by the Wall Street Journal.
Hornet athletics features 21 intercollegiate teams which have combined to win over 100 conference titles since moving to NCAA Div. I in the mid 1990s. Sacramento State student-athletes have also succeeded in the classroom, posting over a 3.0 gpa for the past 10 years.
For additional information on Sacramento State visit csus.edu as well as hornetsports.com for Hornet athletics.
About the Mid-American Conference
The Mid-American Conference office is based in Cleveland, Ohio as the Conference office serves 13 full-time members and offers championships in 23 sports.
Founded in 1946, the Mid-American Conference is an NCAA Division I, 13-member conference that sponsors 23 championships and is one of ten members of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).
For more information on the Mid-American Conference, visit GetSomeMACtion.com or follow @MACSports on our social platforms.
