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Hawaii Ends 15-Year Drought vs. Utah State With 44–26 Fourth-Quarter Push

The win ended Utah State’s eight-game series streak, strengthening Hawaii’s position in the Mountain West.

Micah Alejado #12 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors runs the ball during the second half of the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on September 20, 2025 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches as the Aggies play UTEP in the second half Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Logan, Utah. Saturday night the Aggies fell to Hawaii, 44-26.

Overview

  • Redshirt freshman Micah Alejado went 34-of-54 for 413 yards with three touchdown passes to Pofele Ashlock and added a 15-yard scoring run.
  • Pofele Ashlock caught eight passes for 113 yards, finishing with touchdown grabs of 18, 7 and 31 yards.
  • Utah State led 26-24 early in the third quarter before Hawaii closed with 20 unanswered points, including a 17-0 fourth quarter.
  • Hawaii forced a late fumble and interception and added a turnover on downs to slam the door after retaking the lead.
  • Kicker Kansei Matsuzawa hit a 46-yarder and extended his made-field-goal streak to 20 as Hawaii improved to 5-2 (2-1 MWC) and Utah State fell to 3-3 (1-1), with the Aggies hosting San Jose State next.