The Sacramento State Hornets went just 3-9 at the FCS level of college football a year ago. But the Hornets, armed with an allegedly massive NIL budget

The Sacramento State Hornets are seeking to join the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as an independent, according to a report from ESPN.

Sacramento State is continuing the aggressive push to elevate its football program. According to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday, the university will file an application to the NCAA this week to transition from from the FCS to the FBS in football as an independent.

Sources: Sacramento State plans to file an application with the NCAA this week to transition from FCS to FBS in football. They plan to do so as an independent. The school has already filed a waiver to transition as an independent in football,

It is being reported that Sacramento State is going to go independent in football. The report, on Wednesday, is from a reputable source: Pete Thamel of ESPN. According to Thamel, Sacramento State will file an application with the NCAA this week to transition from FCS to FBS.

ABC10 confirms reports that Sacramento State is seeking NCAA approval to move its football team from the FCS to the FBS level.