All articles tagged with #hawaii football
Hawaii rallied from a 21-0 deficit to beat California 35-31 in the Hawaii Bowl, with backup quarterback Luke Weaver throwing a game-winning 22-yard touchdown pass in the final seconds, marking Hawaii's first nine-win season since 2019.
The University of Hawai'i football team secured a 31-19 victory over Colorado State, marking their third straight win and first bowl eligibility in the Timmy Chang era, with strong offensive and defensive performances led by Micah Alejado and Jackson Harris.
Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang secured a significant win with a 27-13 upset victory over Air Force, handing them their first Mountain West loss of the season. Quarterback Brayden Schager threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense, led by Peter Manuma, shut down Air Force's rushing offense. Hawaii forced four turnovers in the fourth quarter to seal the win, marking their first back-to-back victories since the end of the 2021 season.
Hawaii's football team suffered a 37-24 loss to Stanford in their home opener, with costly penalties and ejections contributing to their defeat. Safety Meki Pei and linebacker Isaiah Tufaga were both ejected for targeting penalties, while Hawaii accumulated 10 penalties for 107 yards throughout the game. Quarterback Brayden Schager had a career-high 355 yards and three touchdowns but was sacked six times and received no support from the running game, resulting in a total rushing yardage of minus-5.