The Sacramento State Hornets posted a 52-0 victory over Mississippi Valley State, their first Football Bowl Subdivision win and the largest shutout margin for the program since 1988.
Offensive breakthroughs
Quarterback Jackson Sharman, making his inaugural start, completed 18 of 28 passes for 247 yards and four touchdowns, while running back Jaylen Patterson recorded his first touchdown of the season on a 43-yard rush and newcomer Daniel Swinney added a 3-yard rushing score.
Wide receiver Matt Coleman contributed three receiving touchdowns, highlighted by a 63-yard strike down the right sideline, becoming the first Hornet since 2019 to achieve three receiving scores in a single game, and the offense found the end zone in every quarter, setting school records for total touchdowns and receiving yards.
Defensive dominance
On the other side of the ball, the Hornets limited Mississippi Valley State to 147 total yards, including only 43 passing yards on 9 of 19 attempts, with safety Boogsie Silvera leading the defense with seven tackles, followed by Derek Houston and Malik Tullis, each recording four stops.
Looking ahead
The Hornets now turn their attention to upcoming matchups, beginning with a September 12 contest at Fresno State that will air on the CBS Sports Network, followed by a home game against North Dakota State on September 19 broadcast on ESPN.