Ohio beats Sacramento State 48-7 in MAC homecoming game
Ohio improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the Mid-American Conference with a 48-7 win over Sacramento State, extending its MAC unbeaten streak to four games.
Key points
- Ohio defeated Sacramento State 48-7 on Oct. 17, 2026.
- The win gave Ohio its fourth straight victory and kept it unbeaten in MAC play.
- Junior captain RB Duncan Brune scored two rushing touchdowns and totaled 55 yards.
- Sacramento State's only score was a 38-yard TD pass from Brian Salazar Jr. to Kenyon Shabazz.
Ohio Defeats Sacramento State 48-7 in Mid-American Conference Homecoming Game
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Ohio (5-2 overall, 3-0 Mid-American Conference) traveled to Sacramento State (1-6 overall, 0-4 MAC) for a homecoming game.
The Bobcats defeated the Hornets by a final score of 48-7.
The victory gave Ohio its fourth consecutive win and kept the team unbeaten in MAC play.
Ohio’s offense was led by junior captain running back Duncan Brune, who recorded two rushing touchdowns on runs of 3 and 14 yards and totaled 55 yards on 12 carries.
Irving Brown contributed 87 rushing yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
Nick Poulos added a 67-yard catch-and-run touchdown in the third quarter.
Victor Rosa and Levi Davis each added a rushing touchdown for Ohio.
Sacramento State’s sole score came from a 38-yard touchdown pass by quarterback Brian Salazar Jr. to receiver Kenyon Shabazz in the fourth quarter.
The game began at 10 p.m. EDT.
Your questions, answered
What was the final score of the Ohio vs. Sacramento State game?
Ohio won 48-7.
How did Ohio's record change after the game?
Ohio moved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the Mid-American Conference.
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