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Sacramento State vs. Cal Poly
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Location: Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, Calif.
Attendance: 24,312
Final Score
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|
| Sacramento State | 10 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
| Cal Poly | 7 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 35 |
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Sacramento State | Cal Poly |
|---|
| First Downs | 26 | 24 |
| Rushes–Yards | 47–225 | 40–175 |
| Passing Yards | 310 | 300 |
| Total Offense | 77–535 | 75–475 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Penalties–Yards | 5–45 | 7–60 |
| Time of Possession | 31:50 | 28:10 |
Individual Leaders
Passing
| Team | Player | Comp–Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|
| Sacramento State | Cardell Williams | 23–32 | 310 | 3 | 0 |
| Cal Poly | Ty Dieffenbach | 20–30 | 300 | 3 | 1 |
Rushing
| Team | Player | Carries | Yards | TD |
|---|
| Sacramento State | Damian Henderson II | 22 | 140 | 2 |
| Sacramento State | Rodney Hammond Jr. | 10 | 60 | 1 |
| Cal Poly | Ty Dieffenbach (QB) | 15 | 80 | 1 |
| Cal Poly | Paul Holyfield Jr. | 12 | 65 | 1 |
Receiving
| Team | Player | Receptions | Yards | TD |
|---|
| Sacramento State | Ernest Campbell | 7 | 135 | 2 |
| Sacramento State | Jace Wilson | 5 | 70 | 1 |
| Cal Poly | Michael Briscoe | 8 | 140 | 2 |
| Cal Poly | Jordan Garrison | 6 | 120 | 1 |
Defense / Miscellaneous
| Team | Player | Stat |
|---|
| Sacramento State | Derek Houston | 12 tackles, 1 pass breakup |
| Sacramento State | Koa Akui | 1 interception, 6 tackles |
| Sacramento State | Jayland McGlothen | 2 sacks, 3 tackles for loss |
| Cal Poly | Mikey D’Amato | 11 tackles, 1 sack |
| Cal Poly | Kresean Kizzy | 1 interception |
Turnovers
- Sacramento State: 1 lost fumble
- Cal Poly: 1 interception thrown by Ty Dieffenbach; 1 lost fumble
Scoring Summary
| Quarter | Time | Team | Play |
|---|
| 1st | 11:55 | Cal Poly | TD – Michael Briscoe 25 yd pass from Dieffenbach (Kick good) |
| 1st | 6:20 | Sacramento State | FG – Grant Meadors 38 yd |
| 1st | 2:10 | Sacramento State | TD – Henderson II 5 yd run (Kick good) |
| 2nd | 13:45 | Sacramento State | TD – Campbell 18 yd pass from Williams (Kick good) |
| 2nd | 7:50 | Cal Poly | TD – Briscoe 35 yd pass from Dieffenbach (Kick good) |
| 2nd | 2:20 | Sacramento State | Henderson II 10 yd run (Kick good) |
| 3rd | 11:10 | Cal Poly | TD – Jordan Garrison 22 yd pass from Dieffenbach (Kick good) |
| 3rd | 5:55 | Sacramento State | TD – Campbell 30 yd pass from Williams (Kick good) |
| 4th | 14:30 | Cal Poly | TD – Holyfield Jr. 4 yd run (2-pt conversion failed) |
| 4th | 9:15 | Sacramento State | TD – Hammond Jr. 7 yd run (Kick good) |
| 4th | 3:40 | Sacramento State | FG – Meadors 42 yd |
| 4th | 1:05 | Cal Poly | TD – Dieffenbach 3 yd run (Kick good) |
Game Story
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento State rode a balanced offensive attack and a bend-but-don’t-break defense to a
41-35 win over Cal Poly on Saturday at Hornet Stadium. The Hornets improved to 3–2 on the season, while Cal Poly drops to 2–3.
Quarterback
Cardell Williams turned in one of his best games of the season, completing 23 of 32 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns, and avoiding any interceptions. Running back
Damian Henderson II bolstered the ground game, rushing for 140 yards and two scores. Freshman wideout
Ernest Campbell emerged as a key weapon, hauling in seven catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
For Cal Poly, QB
Ty Dieffenbach showed his dual-threat ability, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns and chipping in a rushing score, but the Mustangs were undone by two critical turnovers and some untimely defensive breakdowns.
Michael Briscoe caught eight passes for 140 yards and two scores, while
Jordan Garrison added six catches for 120 yards and one touchdown.
Defensively, Sacramento State got a big game from
Derek Houston, who led the team with 12 tackles and broke up a pass in the fourth quarter to snuff out a potential tying drive. Safety
Koa Akui secured an interception deep in Hornet territory late in the third, setting up a scoring drive. Edge defender
Jayland McGlothen pressured Dieffenbach all evening, recording two sacks and multiple tackles for loss. On Cal Poly’s side, linebacker
Mikey D’Amato led the team with 11 tackles and a sack; cornerback
Kresean Kizzy added an interception that kept the Mustangs in striking range late.
Cal Poly opened with a quick strike, as Briscoe hauled in a 25-yard TD pass, but Sacramento State responded with a field goal and then scored on the ground to take the lead. The Hornets pulled ahead in the second quarter with Williams-to-Campbell connections, and they held a 24–14 edge at the half. The Mustangs battled back in the third, tying and then taking a one-score lead at times, but Sacramento State’s late-game composure—anchored by a running touchdown by Rodney Hammond Jr. and a clutch 42-yard field goal by
Grant Meadors—sealed the win.
—
AP
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