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Sacramento State Hornets vs. Cal Poly Mustangs: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Mustangs defeat Hornets 26–23 in Week 12

Jackson Akins paced the box score as Mustangs closed out a 23–26 Week 12 finish.

Sacramento State Hornets 23 3-7
Final 23–26
Cal Poly Mustangs 26 3-6 Winner
Winner
Cal Poly Mustangs
Final score
23–26
Halftime
Sacramento State Hornets 12–18 Cal Poly Mustangs
Top passer
Jackson Akins
FantasyHQ MVP
Jackson Akins

Top CFB performers · Hornets

  • Carson Conklin 290.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -3.9 EPA
  • Elijah Tau-Tolliver 33.0 yds -4.2 EPA
  • Curron Borders 13.0 yds -1.0 EPA

Top CFB performers · Mustangs

  • Jackson Akins 297.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +4.3 EPA
  • Jackson Akins 27.0 yds +3.4 EPA
  • Aiden Ramos 20.0 yds -2.5 EPA

Quick answer

Cal Poly Mustangs defeated Sacramento State Hornets 26–23 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 23, Cal Poly Mustangs 26.

Game summary

Cal Poly Mustangs edged Sacramento State Hornets 26–23 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 7 field goals across 11 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jackson Akins (Cal Poly) — 297.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.09 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Elijah Tau-Tolliver — 33.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Jared Gipson — 11 rec, 130.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Cal Poly (+0.009/play) vs Sacramento State (-0.169/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Sacramento State Hornets0129023
Cal Poly Mustangs3153326

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

SACSacramento State Hornets
CPCal Poly Mustangs

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Cal Poly
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 14
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 31 yards

  2. Sacramento State
    Q2TD
    DSDanny Scudero

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Carson Conklin pass to Danny Scudero for a touchdown (7 yards)

  3. Cal Poly
    Q2TD
    LBLogan Booher

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-9

    Jackson Akins pass to Logan Booher for a touchdown (15 yards)

  4. Sacramento State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    9-9

    Field goal good from 45 yards

  5. Cal Poly
    Q2TD
    LBLogan Booher

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-15

    Jackson Akins pass to Logan Booher for a touchdown (22 yards)

  6. Sacramento State
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 31
    Score
    12-15

    Field goal good from 48 yards

  7. Cal Poly
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 16
    Score
    12-18

    Field goal good from 33 yards

  8. Sacramento State
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 10
    Score
    15-18

    Field goal good from 27 yards

  9. Sacramento State
    Q3TD
    AGAnderson Grover

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-18

    Carson Conklin pass to Anderson Grover for a touchdown (10 yards)

  10. Cal Poly
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    21-21

    Field goal good from 29 yards

  11. Cal Poly
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 21
    Score
    21-24

    Field goal good from 38 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • Jackson Akins (Cal Poly) — 297.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +4.26 EPA
  • Carson Conklin (Sacramento State) — 290.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.07 EPA/play -3.91 EPA

Rushing

  • Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Sacramento State) — 33.0 yds -0.32 EPA
  • Jackson Akins (Cal Poly) — 27.0 yds +0.48 EPA
  • Aiden Ramos (Cal Poly) — 20.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Receiving

  • Jared Gipson (Sacramento State) — 11 rec · 130.0 yds +0.15 EPA
  • Logan Booher (Cal Poly) — 7 rec · 69.0 yds +0.25 EPA
  • Anderson Grover (Sacramento State) — 7 rec · 63.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jackson AkinsCal Poly4860.4%2972+0.09+4.26
Carson ConklinSacramento State5362.3%2902-0.07-3.91

Team EPA comparison

StatSacramento StateCal Poly
Plays7274
EPA / play-0.169+0.009
Total EPA-12.14+0.67
Success rate36.1%36.5%
Pass EPA / play-0.074+0.089
Rush EPA / play-0.433-0.138
Yards355379

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Sacramento State621-4.34Ended
Q1Cal Poly37-2.53Punt
Q1Sacramento State747+0.48Punt
Q1Cal Poly1071+2.04Field goal
Q1Sacramento State749+1.65Pass TD
Q2Cal Poly480+6.43Pass TD
Q2Sacramento State629-1.43Field goal
Q2Cal Poly1160+5.07Pass TD
Q2Sacramento State1028-0.73Field goal
Q2Cal Poly1262-0.79Field goal
Q3Cal Poly30-3.34Punt
Q3Sacramento State746+0.10Field goal
Q3Cal Poly3-5-3.57Punt
Q3Sacramento State342+3.56Pass TD
Q3Cal Poly1271+2.00Field goal
Q3Sacramento State515-2.21Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Fumble (-6.71 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Jackson Akins pass to Logan Booher for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Jackson Akins pass to Aiden Ramos for 19 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.52 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Sacramento State Hornets · Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.37 EPA)
  5. Q3 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Jackson Akins pass to Aiden Ramos for 28 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.18 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Punt (-3.11 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Fumble (-2.82 EPA)
  8. Q4 · Cal Poly Mustangs · Jackson Akins pass to Jake Woods for 5 yards (4th & 4) (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Cal Poly Mustangs controlled the final (26–23) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Jackson Akins (Cal Poly) — 297.0 yds, 2 TD.
  • EPA edge: Cal Poly at 0.009 EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Sacramento State Hornets vs Cal Poly Mustangs?

Sacramento State Hornets 23, Cal Poly Mustangs 26 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs Cal Poly Mustangs?

Cal Poly Mustangs won with a final score of 23–26.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs Cal Poly Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634121.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs Cal Poly Mustangs in passing?

Jackson Akins (Cal Poly) led passers with 297.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Sacramento State Hornets at Cal Poly Mustangs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Sacramento State Hornets

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

Cal Poly Mustangs

Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W