UC Davis (6-4) at Sacramento State (4-6), 5:05 p.m.
The Causeway Classic takes place for the 57th time this weekend between UC Davis and Sacramento State.
The two teams met first in 1954 and have played every year since. Last season, the Aggies won 29-19 and have won the previous eight meetings.
UC Davis has won two straight this season after taking down North Dakota 28-20, outgaining the Fighting Sioux 378-265.
Some of the notables on the Aggies' 40th-ranked offense are quarterback Greg Denham (2,625 yards passing, 17 TDs), running back Joe Trombetta (371 yards rushing, four TDs) and wide receiver Chris Carter (76 catches, 10.6 average, three TDs). Carter led the effort against UND with nine catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
Defensively, the Aggies have allowed 27 points per game, but have held their last two opponents to a total of 30 points. Linebacker Mike Morales (76 tackles) and cornerback Kenneth Brown (eight pass breakups, three interceptions) are key performers.
Sacramento State fell to Montana State, 27-17 to finish the season at 4-4 in Big Sky play.
The potent offense as of late was held to just 312 yards, with quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson (513 yards passing) passing for 269 yards. However, the junior was picked off three times. Brandyn Reed (39 catches, 15.3 average, five TDs) and John Hendershott (32 catches, 15.2 average, two TDs) are the top receiving targets.
Freshman running back Sam McCowan (326 yards rushing, four TDs) leads a Hornets' rushing attack that doesn't have a true no. 1 running back.
SSU's defense ranks 114th in FCS, but held a solid Montana State defense to just 349 yards. The unit features standouts defensive tackle Christian Clark (38 tackles, 15 tackles for loss) and safety Zach Schrader (98 tackles, four interceptions).
SACRAMENTO STATE 28, UC DAVIS 24
The TSN poll has the Hornets favored by 4! However, some of their info is wrong, they say that UCD won last years game, WTF :x ! There are is also mention of a defense when they were talking about offense. They also mention Clark, but dont mention his 10 sacks.
GO HORNETS!