Current Programs & Conferences
2026 FBS football and 2026–27 NCAA Division I basketball. Historical title affiliations appear with the sourced program history below.
| Program | Current Affiliation | Sources & References |
|---|---|---|
| Football · FBS | Mid-American Conference | Sources & References |
The Bigger Picture · Football
Sacramento State Program History
FBS final AP history starts with the 2026 season, once its final poll is published. Earlier championships are shown below with their competition level.
Football · Conference Titles
3 Big Sky Championships
- 2019*
- 2021
- 2022*
* Shared conference title
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
1 American West Championship
- 1995
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
1 Western Football Championship
- 1986
Sources & References
Football · Conference Titles
2 Far Western Championships
- 1964
- 1966
Sources & References
School-recognized overall conference championships through 2025, including earlier leagues. Division titles and rivalry trophies are excluded.
Sources & References
Beyond the Ballot
Meet California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento State opened in 1947, initially holding classes on the Sacramento City College campus. The public university serves California’s capital as part of the California State University system.
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- University Type
- Public · California State University
- Founded
- 1947
- Enrollment
- 31,307Fall 2025 · Enrollment census
- Nickname
- Sacramento State Hornets
- Football Conference
- Mid-American ConferenceReviewed affiliation · 2026
- Football Far Western Championships
- 21964 · 1966
- Football Western Football Championships
- 11986
- Football American West Championships
- 11995
- Football Big Sky Championships
- 32019 · 2021 · 2022
Sources & References
- California State University, Sacramento · History and overview ↗
- California State University, Sacramento · Enrollment and reporting scope ↗
- Sacramento State · Team identity ↗
- MAC · 2026 football record book and membership ↗
- Sacramento State · Historical football almanac ↗
- Sacramento State · Championships by sport and conference ↗
Available AP Poll Analysis
These dated views describe specific poll editions and seasons; they are separate from school facts and championship history.
Football AP Poll Analysis
Existing Football ranking history and individual voter analysis.
2026 AP Football Poll
Sacramento State · Week 5
Ranked in 0 of 6 published polls this season.
Latest poll:
Coverage: –
AP Result
NRStill not ranked
Compared with Week 4
Voter Support
Of the 70 available ballots, 0 ranked Sacramento State and 70 left the team unranked.
- Ranked Sacramento State
- 0
- Left unranked
- 70
- Highest Vote
- —
- Lowest Ranked Vote
- —
No ranked votes available
No ranked votes available
2026 Games & Scores
Full Schedule & Results →Upcoming matchups and recent results, with game statistics and AP voter context.
2026 Season at a Glance
AP rank and voter agreement across available polls.
| Poll | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · Preseason | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 1 | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 2 | NR | 0 | 0%0/68 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 3 | NR | 0 | 0%0/69 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 4 | NR | 0 | 0%0/70 Voters | — |
| 2026 · Week 5 | NR | 0 | 0%0/70 Voters | — |
A Look at the Individual Votes
Week 5 · First 10 of 70 voters, sorted by highest vote. Open the weekly view for the complete list.
| Voter | Vote | |
|---|---|---|
| Creg Stephenson | NR | Both Unranked |
| Jerry Humphrey | NR | Both Unranked |
| Cameron Cox | NR | Both Unranked |
| Tom Murphy | NR | Both Unranked |
| Haley Sawyer | NR | Both Unranked |
| Jon Wilner | NR | Both Unranked |
| Kirk Kenney | NR | Both Unranked |
| Brian Howell | NR | Both Unranked |
| Joe Arruda | NR | Both Unranked |
| Jamal St. Cyr | NR | Both Unranked |
Ballot Distribution
Every complete ballot for Sacramento State.
0% · 0 of 70 Voters
Average When Ranked: — · 70 Unranked
View Exact Distribution
| Rank | Voters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| NR | 70 |
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