University kicks off football season

Sacramento State opens its football season against Humboldt State, 6:05 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, at Hornet Stadium.

The Hornets begin the year with four home games in five weeks. The squad returns five defensive starters from a unit which led the Big Sky Conference in rushing yards allowed.

Sacramento State students are admitted free to all regular season home games. Tickets can be redeemed by showing a valid OneCard at Gate 3 of Hornet Stadium. Gate 3 is located on the east side of the stadium and opens one hour prior to game time.

Faculty and staff members may receive up to four free tickets for the Humboldt State game. Tickets are available through the Sacramento State Ticket Office, and faculty and staff must present their OneCard. Ticket office hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional tickets can be purchased from the Sacramento State Ticket Office or at the game.

A “Salute to Spirit” tailgate party begins at 4 p.m. in the parking lot north of the Alumni Center.

In addition to Humboldt State, the Hornets will play home games against Southern Oregon, Weber State, Portland State, Montana State and Northern Colorado. The Portland State game features second-year Hornets coach Marshall Sperbeck against former NFL coach Jerry Glanville.

For more information on the football program, contact the Athletics Department at 278-5429.