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2025 Schedule

Who should we host week two???

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In general, that's an outstanding proposed schedule. The only drawbacks (for me, probably don't apply to anyone else, and that's OK) are placing the Manure Pile at the head of the schedule and closing with a bodybag game. That said, the rivalry game at the front is exactly what happened when Lodi's cross-town rivals were shipped to another league, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I'm not a fan of 'Bama, but the cash would be nice. At least you're not proposing the ultra-bodybag schedule I had to endure at UOP in '95, where the first five games were Fresno State, Arizona, Nebraska, Oregon, and Oregon State, which beat the team up so bad that the finish was 3-8 and shipment to Purgatory, from which they have not recovered. Being moderately optimistic, I can see 8 wins out of that (UCD, USD, Lamar, UNLV, Cal Poly, CO State, SJSU, and Tarleton State). The first two I see off that list into the L column, obviously, are UNLV and CO State. I also like that you're not proposing the Lincoln (CA) barnstorming schedule. We HAVE to have some home games, right?

Great work, Kadeezy!
 
Here’s an updated ChatGPT, game‑by‑game scouting and prediction for Sacramento State’s 2025 season—and a projected postseason run:

🏈 Regular Season (Based on official schedule)​

Aug 30 at South Dakota State
Sep 6 at Nevada (FBS)
Sep 13 vs Mercyhurst
Sep 20 vs Central Arkansas
Sep 27 vs Cal Poly
Oct 4 — Bye
Oct 11 at Weber State
Oct 18 vs Northern Colorado
Oct 24 vs Montana
Nov 1 at Eastern Washington
Nov 8 at Portland State
Nov 15 vs Idaho
Nov 22 at UC Davis
(si.com)

1. @ South Dakota State

Scouting: The reigning FCS champs—elite defense, pro‑style offense.
Prediction: Sac State's first game under Brennan Marion will be tough. I expect a competitive showing but ultimately a loss: @ SDSU 27–17.

2. @ Nevada (FBS)

Scouting: Mountain West side, bigger roster and durability.
Prediction: Sac State is battle-ready from SDSU. They’ll play hard but come up short: @ Nevada 31–21 loss.

3. vs Mercyhurst

Scouting: A lower-tier Division II program—not a serious threat.
Prediction: Sac State dominates: Mercyhurst 10–55 loss in a comfortable win.

4. vs Central Arkansas

Scouting: Strong Southland contender with dynamic offense.
Prediction: A tougher contest, but Sac State’s improved recruiting and home field edge give them the edge: Sac State 31–24 W.

5. vs Cal Poly

Scouting: Rivalry tilt; Cal Poly is rebuilding offensively.
Prediction: Hornets win a close one: Sac State 28–20.

6. BYE (Oct 4)

Scouting: Good timing before conference grind.
Projection: Fresh legs heading into Big Sky play.

7. @ Weber State

Scouting: Weber is perennial conference top‑3 with strong defense.
Prediction: Sac State keeps it close but falls late: Weber 24–21.

8. vs Northern Colorado

Scouting: Typically bottom‑tier Big Sky, struggling.
Prediction: Hornets bounce back: Sac State 34–14 win.

9. vs Montana

Scouting: Montana is a power and ranked nationally.
Prediction: Intense home game. Sac State’s defense holds tight, but offense stalls late. Expect Montana 27–24.

10. @ Eastern Washington

Scouting: Air‑raid offense, high‑scoring.
Prediction: Shootout ensues. Sac State edges them in final drive: Sac State 38–35.

11. @ Portland State

Scouting: Portland State improved but inconsistent.
Prediction: Hornets keep momentum: Portland State 17–30 loss—easy Sac State win.

12. vs Idaho

Scouting: Idaho is solid FCS program, strong run game.
Prediction: Close contest. At home, Sac State controls line: Sac State 27–21.

13. @ UC Davis – Causeway Classic

Scouting: Intense rivalry, Davis had edge historically.
Prediction: Hornets come out fired-up. Final score: Sac State 24–17.

Regular Season Summary

Projected record: 9–4 overall, 7–1 Big Sky (losses at SDSU, Weber, Montana, Nevada in FBS). That likely secures a top‑2 Big Sky finish and spot in FCS playoffs.

🏆 FCS Playoffs Projection​

Round 1​

Seeded high, hosting a mid‑tier qualifier (e.g., Richmond or Yale).
Prediction:
Sac State wins convincingly: Sac State 35–21.

Round 2​

Matchup against a strong regional rival (e.g., Northern Iowa or South Dakota State if unseeded).
Prediction:
Tough home game, but Hornets' momentum carries them: Sac State 28–24.

Quarterfinals​

Likely road trip to top‑4 seed (e.g., Montana State or SDSU).
Prediction:
Close game decided in fourth quarter; Sac State falls just short: Opponent 30–27.

📊 Season Outlook Summary​

PhaseRecordNotes
Regular Season9–4Strong countertop, two bad breaks
Playoffs2–1Deep run, stops before semis
Final Record11–5Marks upward trend under new coaching staff

🔑 Key Factors​

  • New HC Brennan Marion brings fresh energy—but first-year learning curve.
  • Non‑conference run is brutal (2 FBS/FCS champs); early losses expected.
  • Big Sky depth: mistake-free play and close-game execution will define season.
  • Playoffs hinge on seeding and Home-field advantage; I see a competitive Elite 8 exit.

🧠 Final Take​

Sacramento State reshapes its identity under Marion, pushing the program into FCS elite territory. Expect 11–5 with a quarterfinal appearance—a sign of progress and future ceiling toward national contention.
 
So the AI has us losing 2 BSC but lists our BSC record as 7-1? Looks like the programmers need to recalibrate the addition/subtraction function of the AI.
 
With all the “look at me” and “on fire” statements, this team is expected to be 12-0.

Otherwise, it just comes across as a bragadocious fool playing the Jester.
 

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