Stingers Up - The Sacramento State Football Podcast with Jason Ross

A conversation with Head Coach Brennan Marion about the season and the matchup with cross town rival UC Davis.  We preview the Aggies with the voice of UC Davis Scott Marsh and we caught up with some former Hornets and ask them what the Causeway means to them.  We also asked them to share some of their favorite Causeway memories. 

What is the path to get into the playoffs for Sacramento State Football?  FCS senior analyst and writer Sam Herder discusses the Hornets options.  Plus, we catch up with former Hornet player and coach and current tv analyst Darren Arbet on this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

This week the Hornets got back on the winning track with a convincing win over Eastern Washington.  Coach Brennan Marion breaks down the victory and looks ahead to Saturday's matchup with Portland State.  We also catch up with senior offensive lineman Sawyer Hays and discuss his journey at Sacramento State.  Enjoy another edition of Stingers Up. 

We catch up with head coach Brennan Marion about the loss to Montana and the outlook ahead for the final four games of the regular season.  We also sit down with senior defensive lineman Melvin Swindle II.  Enjoy another edition of the Stingers Up podcast. 

A conversation with senior running back Sam Adams II.  We catch up with Adams on his journey from the University of Washington to Sacramento State.  Also, it is a HUGE matchup this week with Sacramento State and Montana on ESPN 2 and we preview it with the radio voice of the Grizzlies Riley Corcoran.  Enjoy another edition of the Stingers UP Sacramento State Football Podcast. 

After an awesome performance at Weber State we visit with Head Coach Brennen Marion on the Hornets performance and a look ahead to the match up with Northern Colorado.  We also visit with senior offensive lineman Kenndel Riley on this week's Stingers Up Podcast.  

What is the latest on the stadium front for Sacramento State football?  What level will they play in 2026?  Who will they play in 2026?  We talk about the future for Sacramento State football with Athletic Director Mark Orr on the latest edition of the Stingers Up podcast. 

After an opening of Big Sky play loss to Cal Poly, Coach Marion discusses the game and the plan of action going forward.  The Hornets hit the bye week and get some much needed recovery time along with some reflection on what to impove on.  Plus, a conversation with senior running back and captain Rodney Hammond Jr. 

The Hornets are now (2-2) and Brennan Marion breaks down how the Hornets performed in their first 4 games and looks ahead to another home game this weekend against Cal Poly.  The voice of the Mustangs Chris Slyvester joins us to preview Saturday's matchup. 

Coach Marion reflects on his first win at Sacramento State and areas that the team can still improve on.  Also, we sit down with senior OL Aidan Meek.  Enjoy another edition of the Stingers Up Sacramento State Football Podcast. 

After a tough loss to FBS Nevada Wolfpack, Jason and Coach Brennan Marion sit down and recap the game.  They also look ahead to the home opener on Saturday against Mercyhurst.  Next, it's a trip to the field to catch up with senior punter Cal McGough as he explains how he got to Sacramento State and all the different tricks of the trade with being a college punter. 

We sit down with Head Coach Brennan Marion to get his take on the South Dakota State game and what needs to improve for the Nevada matchup.  We also sit down with veteran Hornet defensive lineman Xavier Williams and get his perspective on his time with the green and gold. 

We chat with the new coaches on the offensive side of the ball for the Sacramento State Hornets.  Also we get a season preview of what to expect with new Head Coach Brennan Marion and a preview of the season opener against South Dakota State. 

Jason Ross sits down with all of the defensive staff for the Sacramento State Hornets to discuss how the defense is shaping up for the 2025 season.

A Recap of the 70th Annual Causeway Classic.

A look back at the very tough 3-9 season.

We talk about what went right and what went wrong in 2024 and what is next for 2025 on the final podcast episode of the 2024 season. 

The Executive Director of the Hornet Collective, Chris Schomman joins the podcast this week.  We go over what the collective does, and the impact of NIL on college sports today.  We also discuss the current pledges for Sac State and how that could impact a move to Pac-12, Mountain West or another FBS conference. 

This week the Hornets head to Bozeman to face the 2nd ranked Bobcats of Montana State.  We preview that game along with a look back at the loss to Portland State.  In between we talk with senior wide receiver Anderson Grover who is having a very good senior season for Sacramento State. 

The Hornets experienced a tough loss last week at Idaho State.  We will look back on that.  They host Portland State this week, we preview that.  We also catch up with senior kicker, Zach Schreiner and talk about his two seasons as a Hornet, all on this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

The Homecoming win was as wild as it gets and we relive that on this week's Stingers Up Podcast.  We also look ahead to the upcoming battle in Pocatello vs. Idaho State.  Our conversation this week is with senior defensive lineman Brandon Knott.  That is all contained in this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

We look back at the tough home loss to the Eastern Washington Eagles.  We also preview this weekend's homecoming game vs. Weber State.  Lastly, we check in with senior offensive lineman Kaden Richardson all on this week's Stingers Up. 

Fresh off the bye week the Hornets return home for their Big Sky Home Opener against Eastern Washington.  We preview that game on this week's episode and sit down with senior nickleback Gavin Davis Smith.  We also check in with former Hornet Troy Steifel and share his story of how he saved a life.  The Hornets are giving back and you can too by getting involved in the National Donor Marrow Program.  This week is cancer awareness and health care appreciation night at Hornet Stadium. 

This week we catch up with Sacramento State President Dr. Luke Wood and Athletic Director Mark Orr on all the exciting announcements that have been happening with Sacramento State Sports.  We also look back at the opening Big Sky loss to Northern Arizona and look ahead to the bye week and Big Sky schedule. 

Thursday it was announced that Sacramento State intends to build a brand new football stadium.  More details to come but we discuss the impact of the news.  We look back at the win over Texas A&M Commerce, we preview the start of Big Sky play as the Hornets open up at Norhtern Arizona, and we sit down with All American Offensive Lineman Jackson Slater.  Check it all out on the latest Stingers Up Podcast. 

The Hornets pick up a win in their 1st home game, we recap it.  Senior Linebacker Will Leota is named National Defensive Player of the Week and we catch up with him.  A look ahead to Saturday's game vs. Texas A&M Commerce and could the Hornets be moving to the Pac 12 of Moutain West?  All things on this week's Stingers Up Podcast. 

A look back at week 2 loss to Fresno State plus a look ahead to the home opener vs. Nicholls.  Senior Wide Receiver Jared Gipson joins the show to talk about his journey with the Hornets.