Hawaii Football's QB Crisis: Only Two Left!

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are navigating a significant quarterback crisis as the new season approaches. Earlier this week, the team dismissed true freshman quarterback Maika Eugenio. This departure leaves the program with only two scholarship quarterbacks: redshirt sophomore Micah Alejado and redshirt freshman Bjorn Jurgensen. True freshman Hazyn Botelho, who primarily played wide receiver in high school, is also expected to contribute at the quarterback position.

Micah Alejado demonstrated considerable talent in his freshman year, setting school and Mountain West records for touchdown passes. However, his availability was limited last season due to an ankle injury, and he continued his recovery through spring practice. The team's backup options, Jurgensen and Botelho, possess minimal experience, raising concerns about depth should Alejado face further injury. Hawaii's upcoming schedule is notably more challenging, featuring no FCS opponents and a demanding stretch of four road games between October and November.