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Kaiden Bennett rushes against Northern Colorado

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POSITION PREVIEW: QUARTERBACKS

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Leading up to the start of the 2023 season on Aug. 31 at Nicholls, Hornetsports.com will have a break down of each position group. Single-game and season tickets are available for online purchase HERE.
  • Sacramento State will have the challenge of replacing not one, but two starting quarterbacks for the 2023 season. The Hornets used a two-quarterback system the past two years with Jake Dunniway and Asher O'Hara seamlessly splitting snaps while leading the team to an undefeated 16-0 Big Sky Conference record. Last season, the pair combined to throw for 3,290 yards and 30 touchdowns while also rushing 930 yards and 19 touchdowns.
  • The candidates to replace the pair include a redshirt junior, an FCS transfer and a pair of true freshmen. Three of the four took part in spring practice and will enter fall camp with the starting job wide open.
  • Kaiden Bennett is the only member of the trio to have competed in a game for the Hornets. Bennett played in six games last season where he completed 4-of-7 passes for 26 yards. He also rushed for 72 yards on 12 carries. Bennett enjoyed an amazing prep career at nearby Folsom HS where he threw for 3,993 yards and 60 touchdowns as a senior. He concluded his high school career with a 30-1 overall record.
  • Carson Camp came to Sacramento State during the spring after playing three seasons at South Dakota. Camp will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Hornets.  With the Coyotes, Camp threw for 4,123 yards and 24 touchdowns and also rushed for three scores. He was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference all-newcomer team as a true freshman in the spring of 2021 after becoming the first true freshman to start at quarterback in South Dakota history.
  • Carson Conklin graduated from powerhouse Centennial HS in Corona, Calif., early and joined the Hornets during spring practice. Conklin played three varsity seasons for the Huskies where he threw for 2,036 yards and 25 touchdowns while splitting time.
  • Joey Cook completes the quartet. The true freshman guided Marin Catholic HS to a 13-1 record during his senior season with the only loss coming in the NorCal Div. 2-A Championship game.

Aug. 17 - Wide Receivers
Aug. 18 - Defensive Backs
Aug. 19 - Running Backs
Aug. 20 - Linebackers
Aug. 21 - Quarterbacks
Aug. 22 - Specialists
Aug. 23 - Offensive Line/Tight Ends
Aug. 24 - Defensive Line
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Players Mentioned

Jake Dunniway

#12 Jake Dunniway

QB
6' 1"
Senior
Asher O

#10 Asher O'Hara

QB
6' 0"
Senior
Kaiden Bennett

#1 Kaiden Bennett

QB
6' 0"
Junior
Carson Conklin

#17 Carson Conklin

QB
6' 1"
Freshman
Carson Camp

#7 Carson Camp

QB
6' 3"
Junior
Joey Cook

#10 Joey Cook

QB
6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Jake Dunniway

#12 Jake Dunniway

6' 1"
Senior
QB
Asher O

#10 Asher O'Hara

6' 0"
Senior
QB
Kaiden Bennett

#1 Kaiden Bennett

6' 0"
Junior
QB
Carson Conklin

#17 Carson Conklin

6' 1"
Freshman
QB
Carson Camp

#7 Carson Camp

6' 3"
Junior
QB
Joey Cook

#10 Joey Cook

6' 1"
Freshman
QB

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