Stingers Up - The Sacramento State Football Podcast with Jason Ross

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Join Jason Ross of Sactown Sports as he covers the football season for the Sacramento State Hornets!

  1. 2d ago

    Sac State Looks To Bounce Back in it's First FBS Home Game

    Sacramento State’s first game as an FBS program is in the books, and Stingers Up looks back at the Hornets’ 28–17 loss at Eastern Michigan before turning toward Saturday’s historic home opener against Mississippi Valley State. Head coach Alonzo Carter explains what impressed him about his team’s fight, how Sac State plans to improve offensively and why his philosophy is to “own it, fix it, flush it” after a loss. Plus, breakout receiver Onterrio Smith Jr. joins the show after a career-best nine-catch, 86-yard performance to discuss his journey from Folsom to Sac State, earning a starting role and what representing the 916 during the program’s FBS transition means to him.    00:00 - Intro 1:43 - Sac State vs EMU Highlights 5:32 - Coach Alonzo Carter 20:31 - WR Onterrio Smith Jr. 30:04 - Outro

  2. Aug 14

    The Zo Era Begins: Alonzo Carter Lays Out His Vision for Sac State Football

    The Zo Era has officially arrived at Sacramento State. In Episode 2 of Stingers Up, Jason Ross sits down with new Hornets head coach Alonzo Carter at MAC Media Day to discuss Sac State’s historic move to the FBS, his “Green Line” philosophy and the fast, violent, physical identity he wants his team to establish immediately. Plus, linebacker Derek Houston explains why Carter convinced him to stay at Sac State, quarterback Carson Conklin discusses returning home after a year at Fresno State, and athletic director Mark Orr breaks down what joining the MAC means for recruiting, national exposure and the future of Hornet football.   00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Coach Alonzo Carter 13:02 - LB Derek Houston 22:31 - QB Carson Conklin 28:50 - AD Mark Orr 38:32 - Outro

  3. Aug 10

    MAC Coaches & Commissioner React to Sac State Joining the FBS - MAC Media Day

    The Stingers Up podcast is back as Sacramento State begins a historic new era in the FBS and the Mid-American Conference. Jason Ross takes you inside MAC Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit, speaking with commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher and coaches from across the conference about why Sacramento State was the right addition, what “MACtion” is really like, the challenges awaiting the Hornets in their first season and what opposing coaches already think of Sac State’s program. Plus, hear from former Heisman Trophy winner and Bowling Green head coach Eddie George, Eastern Michigan’s Chris Creighton and several of the coaches Sacramento State will face in Year 1.   00:00 - Intro 01:25 - MAC Commissioner 8:48 - Eastern Michigan 14:43 - Bowling Green 22:36 - Ohio 26:25 - Ball State 31:32- Kent State 35:17 - Toledo 40:22 - Central Michigan 44:29 - Outro

  4. 11/21/2025

    IT'S CAUSEWAY WEEK- UC DAVIS AND SACRAMENTO STATE RENEW THEIR RIVALRY

    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.

  5. 11/14/2025

    What Will It Take For Sac State To Make the Postseason? A Chat with FCS Guru Sam Herder and A Conversation with TV Analyst and Former Hornet Darren Arbet

    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.

  6. 11/06/2025

    Stingers Up: Coach Marion on Eastern Win and Preview of Portland State + A Chat With Senior OL Sawyer Hays

    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.

  7. 10/31/2025

    Stingers Up Eastern Washington Week-Recap of Montana/Preview of Eastern Washington

    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.

  8. 10/22/2025

    Chat with Senior Running Back Sam Adams II and a Preview with the Voice of the Montana Grizzlies Riley Corocoran

    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.

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