4 team in the 2019 NCAA Division I Football FCS Football Official Bracket, receiving a first-week bye in their road to the finals. The field was natural grass for its first 41 seasons; FieldTurf was installed in 2010. >> SACRAMENTO STATE HISTORIC SEASON COMES TO AN END. Fred Anderson Field at Hornet Stadium is a 21,195-seat college football and track stadium on the campus of California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State). 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. It was not an easy time. Taylor played collegiately at California, Stanford's rival, from 1986 . Sacramento States staff also includes highly regarded defensive coordinator Andy Thompson, who wants to be a head coach. I met with every single coach in our football program, student-athletes, supporters, and there was a consensus, Athletic Director Mark Orr said. 0 on Jerseys. December 12, 2019. [11] In 2003 New scoreboard installed. Taylor, a Cordova High School and Cal graduate, led the Hornets to three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships, a 30-8 overall record, an FCS national No. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Taylor told The Sacramento Bee he is taking the job after three seasons with the Hornets. The [players] know the expectation and know there is compassion behind it, Thompson said. Marshel Martin is entering his senior year at Sac State having already earned 3x All-American and All-Conference awards. JAKE THEN AWAY WITH PRESSURE. I'm looking forward to seeing him work with our guys in the secondary.". We have the right people in place.. Jack Freeman joined The State Hornet in spring 2022 as a staff writer. He also played basketball for the Cougars in the 2005-06 season before focusing his attention on football. Taylor has coached Sacramento State to its greatest heights since taking over a program in decline before the 2019 season, infusing a healthy and happy culture in which quarterbacks shared the role without issue and no current scholarship players having entered the transfer portal. Taylor, 54, has spent the last four seasons as head coach at Sacramento State, leading the Hornets to the FCS playoffs three times. Thompson was clear that, should he get this gig, those two coaches would remain, and those coaches were clear that they wanted to remain intact if one of them was named head coach. I always come back here. Thompson is the second football head coach hire of Nelsons presidential tenure, replacing former head coach Troy Taylor. If Richardson is named head coach, he said he would for sure want to keep Andy and Bobby with Thompson remaining as defensive coordinator and Fresques taking Taylors role as offensive coordinator. Former defensive coordinator accepted job Tuesday, photo courtesy of Sacramento State Athletics. The school's first football team was fielded in 1954. Throughout our visits together he demonstrated an understanding of what makes Stanford special, and a deep desire to capitalize on our unique strengths. Thompson emphasized competition and how one of his main goals is to prepare his players for life after football. He also made 13 interceptions in his Bronco career, returning one for a touchdown in his junior season, and earned Academic All-American and All-Western Athletic Conference honors, helping the program to a 47-5 record in a four-year span. Commit 2/1/2023. This story was originally published December 15, 2022, 2:30 PM. Sacramento State's Troy Taylor has been named the new football coach at Stanford, the school announced on Saturday. [6][7] This is a special place. 2:26 pm ET, Alabama hires former Texas, UL coach Strong as analyst, Georgia star Jalen Carter subject of arrest warrant, 23 things to watch during 2023 spring football, Lincoln Riley opens up on Year 2 expectations, Big Ten, CFP committee adds Hall of Fame coach for 2023, Bob Diaco reunites with Brian Kelly at LSU, Stanford hires Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor, 23 things to watch as spring practices begin, Report: Alabama hires former Strong as analyst, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter subject of arrest warrant, Diaco reunites with Kelly, joins LSU staff as analyst, Ex-Tennessee staffers penalized for NCAA violations. Moments later, Thompson was introduced by Sacramento State president Robert S. Nelsen and athletic director Mark Orr as the Hornets 12th head coach since the school started football in 1954. Taylor quickly emerged as a finalist for the Stanford job this week along with former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and San Jose State coach Brent Brennan. 4 Florida State 151.04. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. In football, there will be ups and downs, he said. CIF NorCal playoffs: Folsom, Jesuit, Sacramento out; another upset for No. Sacramento State did not field a team during 2020 because of the pandemic. Taylor told The Bee earlier this season he had no intention of leaving here, but added: I dont know what the future holds.. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Thompson was the defensive coordinator for the past four years under former head coach Troy Taylor until his announced promotion Thursday. Taylor leaves the Hornets following a wild 66-63 loss to Incarnate Word during the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs, ending a successful three-year run. The official 2023 Football Roster for the Sacramento State . "He has a long history of playing and teaching experience that will add a great deal to our defense. The Hornets upset the Beavers in overtime, 2928 with a two-point conversion pass from quarterback Jeff Flemming to wide receiver Brandyn Reed, beating an AQ conference team for the first time in school history in front of an announced crowd of 41,581. 16 Granite Bay. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. Adding to the bond these three candidates share, their wives are close friends who regularly meet before home games in festive tailgate scenes and later in the stands. Gov. The opportunity to lead the finest student-athletes in the country is truly a dream come true, and I would like to thank President (Marc) Tessier-Lavigne, Provost (Persis) Drell and (athletic director) Bernard Muir, Taylor said in a statement. [8] It opened 53years ago on September 20, 1969, it has also been the home stadium of the Sacramento Surge of the WLAF,[9] the Sacramento Gold Miners of the Canadian Football League[10] and the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. In 2019, their opponents averaged 22.5 points per game and in 2021 that number was 19.5, the lowest in the history of the program. AFTER FIERCE BATTLE. Andy Thompson is the perfect guy for this position, and I love the guy. This season set multiple milestones for the team. THE HORNETS COME OUT BUZZING. [Thompson]s vision, commitment to student success, matches what we look for.. Payne arrived at Oregon State from Sacramento State, where he served as an offensive line graduate assistant coach. Sacramento State football coach Troy Taylor has accepted an offer to become the next head coach at Stanford. Sacramento State went 30-8 with a 23-1 record in a tough Big Sky Conference under Taylor. Fresques is a Sacramento State alum, a record-setting passer in the early 1990s when the Hornets were in the process of moving up from Division II to Division I. He has worked for and played for tremendous coaches and programs. Davidson participated in football and track in Oregon, his legend never growing. Casey Petree will coach the tight ends and also serve as special teams coordinator and summer camp coordinator. Thompson thanked Taylor for bringing him aboard before the 2019 season to run the Hornets defense, a unit that would help the program win three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships and rise to a No. Stanford hired Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor on Saturday to replace David Shaw and lead a Pac-12 program that has fallen off dramatically recently, with three losing seasons in the last four years. The Eddie Robinson Award is awarded annually to college football's top head coach in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). I love how supportive the president and our AD have been, and I love working with Bobby and Kris.. The program's first victory came in their second season, in 1955, when the Hornets defeated Southern Oregon by a point. Thompson is the second football head coach hire of Nelson's presidential tenure, replacing former head coach Troy Taylor. Outside of a 14-year run at Folsom High School in California, Sacramento State marked Taylor's first gig as a head coach. I am excited to see where he will take our program., And Taylor in that release, I am thrilled to be the new football coath at Stanford University. Once again, Taylor was named the Big Sky Coach of the Year. The team's quarterfinals appearance in the FCS playoffs also represented the deepest run for the Hornets since making the jump from Division II in 1993. He said the very theme of competing is good for athletics but also in life. Describing his coaching style, Thompson said he draws on his past experiences from playing and brings compassion to the locker room. He now works as the co-sports editor and resident Kellen Moore fan. Troy is a proven winner who has experienced success at many levels of football. He stood outside Sacramento States Welcome Center decked in his new gray suit and green tie, the bright afternoon splashing down on a man who was basking in his moment. In addition to his coaching duties, Thompson also will handle classroom scheduling. Its awesome here. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at People were worried that Id join Troy at Stanford, but in my heart, I didnt want to leave here. The Cardinal ranked 11th among Pac-12 teams in both categories, finishing only ahead of Colorado. Its that sort of unity that moved Nelsen and Orr last weekend and on Monday during interviews. Print; Roster Layout: Go; Choose A Season: . Your email address will not be published. Taylor, who graduated from Cal , has been the coach at Sacramento State since 2019. Shaw won more games than any coach in program history, but the program was reeling after back-to-back three-win seasons. Taylor lead the Hornets to a 9-4 overall record, a share of the Big Sky Championship and the school's first playoff berth in its Division . MICHELLE DAPPER WAS THERE TO RECAP THE THRILLER. 8 Oregon 107.55. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | Taylor, a former Cal Bears star quarterback, guided Sacramento State to . But behind the scenes, Taylors coaching staff performed a lot of the heavy lifting that led to three consecutive Big Sky Conference championships and a No. 2 Notre Dame 166.63. "My family and I are truly humbled and thankful to be staying here at Sacramento State. Sacramento State was first affiliated with the Northern California Athletic Conference, from 1954 through 1984; the conference was known as the Far Western Conference until 1982. 1 Georgia 225.76. I want to express my appreciation to Bernard Muir and the search committee for identifying a deeply qualified pool of interested candidates and ultimately selecting a terrific fit to lead the Cardinal. NO WONDER HES A WALTER PAYTON AWARD FINALIST. CAN EVEN GO LIVE OUTSIDE THE STADIUM. Thomson has been a part of three consecutive playoff berths and Big Sky Conference championships while with Sacramento State. Should Thompson become head coach, its quite likely Richardson would remain as assistant head coach and Fresques as offensive coordinator. Ellis to lead 2114 over the Buffaloes. 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Sac State Football announces Andy Thompson as next head coach. 3 in the Big Sky Conference in the 2019 and 2021 seasons, and No.6 this past season, where the Hornets finished 12-1, losing their first game of the year in the FCS semifinals against the University of the Incarnate Word. All Rights Reserved. Osborne is the son of longtime college football coach Tom Osborne, a former Washington State wide receiver who spent 36 seasons coaching at Washington State, Portland State, Boise State, Arizona State and Oregon. caught 65 passes for 879 yards and 12 TD's. We are looking forward to seeing Marshel in '23, so here is a reminder of his highlights. Troy brings a wealth of experience, and I know that he will continue our proud commitment at Stanford to an exceptional academic and athletic experience for our student-athletes. Hes done it before at the college level when he was the playcaller at Eastern Washington of the Big Sky and Utah of the Pac-12. Is California a better place to live? The Sacramento Bee/TNS New Sacramento State football coach Andy Thompson, right, holds up a Hornets jersey with athletics director Mark Orr during a press conference introducing the coach at . "I look forward to continuing our program's success in graduating our student-athletes and build upon what we have accomplished on the field. That coaching job not only earned him Big Sky Coach of the Year honors, but made Taylor the recipient of the Eddie Robinson Award, given to the national coach of the year at the FCS level. But learning to compete and deal with ups and downs its going to help you down the road.. THEY GET INTO RHYTHM. AFTER A CARDINALS FIELD GOAL,, 16 YARD SCORE. The Hornets plays the rival UC Davis Aggies, annually and usually the last game of the regular season. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Your Privacy Choices/(Opt-Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Recapping the madness of State Hornet March Madness 2022: STATE HORNET BUZZED, Best and worst cheesecake flavors?! This marked a consecutive year in which Sac State faced an AQ conference school (both in the Pac-12 conference) as heavy underdogs on the road and walked out with victories. We love the area, the family, the team. THIS IS TO COACHES GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION. 2 national ranking after a 12-0 start in 2022, all school records. Go To Coaching Staff. It was renamed in November 1944 in honor of Charles Colfax Hughes, the first superintendent of the Sacramento City Unified School District, who died a month earlier.