How did the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors perform against the Utah State Aggies?

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors defeated the Utah State Aggies 44-26, ending an 8-year drought against their Mountain West Conference rivals.

Who was the standout player for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors?

Quarterback Micah Alejado was the star of the game, throwing for 413 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also rushing for a 15-yard score.

What was the key moment in the game?

Hawaii scored the final 20 points of the game, including a pair of field goals, to pull away from Utah State after the Aggies had briefly taken a 26-24 lead in the third quarter.

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Hawaii Ends 8-Year Drought Against Utah State in Thrilling Comeback

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Summary

Hawaii beats Utah State 44-26 for first win over Aggies since 2010
Quarterback Micah Alejado throws 3 TDs, runs for another score
Receiver Pofele Ashlock catches 3 TD passes for Hawaii

Hawaii Ends 8-Year Drought Against Utah State in Thrilling Comeback

On Saturday, October 8th, 2025, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors pulled off a decisive 44-26 victory over the Utah State Aggies, ending an 8-year drought against their Mountain West Conference rivals.

Quarterback Micah Alejado was the star of the show, throwing for 413 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also rushing for a 15-yard score that gave Hawaii a 34-26 lead in the fourth quarter. Alejado's favorite target was receiver Pofele Ashlock, who caught all 3 of the quarterback's touchdown passes.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Utah State briefly taking a 26-24 lead early in the second half on a 32-yard touchdown pass. However, Hawaii responded by scoring the final 20 points of the game, including a pair of field goals from Kansei Matsuzawa.