2019 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team

The 2019 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team represented the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rainbow Warriors played their home games at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. They competed in the West Division of the Mountain West Conference and were led by fourth-year head coach Nick Rolovich, in what was his final season before his abrupt resignation in January 2020.

2019 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football
MW West Division co-champion
Hawaii Bowl champion
MW Championship Game, L 10–31 vs. Boise State
Hawaii Bowl, W 38–34 vs. BYU
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionWest Division
Record10–5 (5–3 MW)
Head coach
  • Nick Rolovich (4th season)
Offensive coordinatorBrian Smith (3rd season)
Offensive schemeRun and shoot
Defensive coordinatorCorey Batoon (2nd season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumAloha Stadium
Seasons
← 2018
2020 →
2019 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
No. 23 Boise State xy$   8 0     12 2  
No. 22 Air Force   7 1     11 2  
Utah State   6 2     7 6  
Wyoming   4 4     8 5  
Colorado State   3 5     4 8  
New Mexico   0 8     2 10  
West Division
Hawaii xy   5 3     10 5  
San Diego State x   5 3     10 3  
Nevada   4 4     7 6  
San Jose State   2 6     5 7  
UNLV   2 6     4 8  
Fresno State   2 6     4 8  
Championship: Boise State 31, Hawaii 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The Rainbow Warriors had their most successful season since 2010. They finished 10–5, 5–3 to finish tied for first in the West Division, claiming the division championship with a 14–11 win over San Diego State. They advanced to the Mountain West Championship, where they lost to Boise State, but won the Hawaii Bowl over BYU, 38–34.

This was Hawaii’s first ten-win season since 2010, and just the seventh in program history. Nick Rolovich was also named Mountain West Coach of the Year, the fourth UH coach to receive that honor.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Maxwell Award Cole McDonald QB JR
Davey O'Brien Award Cole McDonald QB JR
Doak Walker Award Dayton Furuta RB SR
Fred Biletnikoff Award Cedric Byrd II WR SR
JoJo Ward WR SR
Rimington Trophy Kohl Levao C SR
Lou Groza Award Ryan Meskell K SR
Wuerffel Trophy Kaimana Padello DL SR
Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Dayton Furuta RB SR
Kohl Levao OL SR
Solomon Matautia LB SR
Kaimana Padello DL JR
Penei Pavihi LB JR
Solo Vaipulu OL SO
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Cole McDonald QB JR
Manning Award Cole McDonald QB JR

Mountain West media days

The Mountain West media days were held from July 23–24, 2019 at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson, NV.

Media poll

The preseason poll was released at the Mountain West media days on July 23, 2019. The Warriors were predicted to finish in fourth place in the MW West Division with one first place vote.

Preseason All-Mountain West Team

The Warriors had one player selected to the preseason All−Mountain West Team.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 244:30 p.m.Arizona*
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI
CBSSNW 45–38 22,396
September 76:00 p.m.Oregon State*
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI
SPEC HIW 31–28 26,807
September 141:30 p.m.at No. 23 Washington*
  • Husky Stadium
  • Seattle, WA
P12NL 20–52 67,589
September 216:00 p.m.No. 14 (FCS) Central Arkansas*
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI
SPEC HIW 35–16 23,465
September 284:30 p.m.at Nevada
  • Mackay Stadium
  • Reno, NV
ESPN2W 54–3 15,137
October 124:15 p.m.at No. 14 Boise State
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID
ESPN2L 37–59 36,902
October 195:00 p.m.Air Force
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI (Kuter Trophy)
CBSSNL 26–56 23,757
October 2610:00 a.m.at New Mexico
  • Dreamstyle Stadium
  • Albuquerque, NM
SPEC HIW 45–31 12,617
November 26:00 p.m.Fresno State
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI (Golden Screwdriver Trophy)
SPEC HIL 38–41 22,058
November 96:00 p.m.San Jose State
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI (Dick Tomey Legacy Game)
SPEC HIW 42–40 19,858
November 1611:00 a.m.at UNLV
  • Sam Boyd Stadium
  • Whitney, NV (Island Showdown Series)
SPEC HIW 21–7 21,317
November 236:00 p.m.San Diego State
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI
SPEC HIW 14–11 24,911
November 307:30 p.m.Army*
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI
CBSSNW 52–31 26,256
December 711:00 a.m.at No. 19 Boise State
  • Albertsons Stadium
  • Boise, ID (MW Championship Game)
ESPNL 10–31 23,561
December 243:00 p.m.BYU*
  • Aloha Stadium
  • Honolulu, HI (Hawaii Bowl)
ESPNW 38–3421,582
  • *Non-conference game
  • Homecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll and College Football Playoff Rankings after November 5 released prior to game
  • All times are in Hawaii time

Personnel

2019 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team roster
Players Coaches
Offense
Pos. # Name Class
WR 3 Jason-Matthew Sharsh (C)  Sr
WR 4 Kumoku Noa  Jr
WR 6 Cedric Byrd II Sr
RB 7 Dayton Furuta (C)  Sr
WR 9 JoJo Ward Sr
QB 11 Justin Uahinui  So
QB 12 Chevan Cordeiro  Fr
QB 13 Cole McDonald  Jr
WR 14 James Phillips So
WR 15 Jonah Panoke Fr
QB 16 Zach Daniel Fr
QB 18 Boone Abbott Fr
QB 19 Kamaliʻi Akina Jr
RB 21 Fred Holly III  Jr
WR 23 Jared Smart Jr
RB 26 Miles Reed  So
RB 34 KK Padello  Sr
WR 35 Jaden Allen Fr
WR 38 Keliam Brunn  Fr
RB 44 Hekili Keliiliki  So
OL 52 Solo Vaipulu So
OL 53 Ramsey Aviu  So
OL 55 Micah Vanterpool  So
OL 57 J. R. Hensley  Sr
OL 58 Joey Nuʻuanu-Kuhiʻiki  Jr
OL 60 Caden Hilborn Fr
OL 61 Eliki Tanuvasa So
OL 63 Taaga Tuulima  Jr
OL 64 Kauka Umiamaka Fr
OL 65 Elias Wong  Fr
OL 67 Bubba Waʻa Fr
OL 68 Ra Elkington  So
OL 70 Arasi Mose Fr
OL 72 Kohl Levao  Sr
OL 74 Gene Pryor Jr
OL 75 Ilm Manning So
OL 76 Michael Eletise Jr
OL 77 Alesana Sunia  Jr
OL 78 Ernest Moore  Jr
WR 80 Mekel Ealy Fr
WR 81 Grey Ihu Jr
WR 84 Nick Mardner  Fr
WR 85 Lincoln Victor Fr
WR 86 Chance Byer Fr
WR 87 Robert Funkhouser  Fr
WR 88 John Johnson  Jr
OL 89 Emil Graves  Sr
Defense
Pos. # Name Class
LB 1 Penei Pavihi Jr
LB 2 Jeremiah Pritchard  Jr
DB 3 Kalen Hicks Sr
DB 4 Rojesterman Farris II  Sr
DB 5 Khoury Bethley So
DB 8 Eugene Ford Jr
DL 10 Mark Blocker II Fr
DB 11 Justice Augafa  Sr
LB 12 Kanaʻi Picanco  Sr
LB 15 Paul Scott  So
LB 17 Isaiah Tufaga So
DB 18 Cortez Davis Jr
DB 20 Zach Wilson  Jr
DB 21 Michael Washington Fr
DB 22 Ikem Okeke Sr
DB 23 Akil Francisco  So
DB 24 Kai Kaneshiro  Fr
DB 25 Travon Killins Fr
DB 26 Leonard Lee Jr
LB 27 Solomon Matautia  Sr
DB 28 Nalu Emerson Fr
DB 29 Donovan Dalton  So
DL 30 Kamuela Borden So
DB 31 Tiger Peterson Fr
DB 33 Steven Fiso Fr
DB 34 James Green III  Fr
DL 35 Jeffery Keene Sr
LB 36 Hoku Arias Fr
DB 37 Alakaʻi Mashima So
DB 38 Brody Padilla So
DB 39 Kalamaku Kuewa  Fr
DL 40 Chance Kalaugher Jr
DL 42 Jonah Kahahawai-Welch  Fr
DL 43 Mason Vega Jr
LB 45 Payton Awaya  So
LB 46 Tauivi Ho Ching Jr
DB 47 Noa Kamana  So
DL 48 Derek Thomas Jr
DL 49 Manly Williams  Sr
DL 50 Justus Tavai  So
DL 51 Makai Manuwai  Jr
LB 53 Darius Muasau Fr
LB 54 Kalani Kamakawiwoʻole Fr
DL 55 Blessman Taʻala So
LB 56 Zach Bowers Fr
LB 57 Parker Higgins Jr
LB 58 Kila Kamakawiwoʻole Fr
DL 59 Andrew Choi  Fr
LB 61 Wesley Faagau  Jr
DL 62 Doug Russell  So
DL 66 Eperone Moananu  Sr
DL 69 Azia Seʻei (C)  Sr
DL 71 Stephan Bernal-Wendt  So
DL 79 Samson Siilata Fr
DL 90 Fanupo Peapealalo  Sr
DL 91 Samiuela Akoteu  Sr
DL 92 DJuan Matthews Jr
DL 93 Mason Mataafa Jr
DL 94 Alema Kapoi So
DL 95 Kendall Hune Sr
DL 96 Kaimana Padello (C) Sr
DL 97 Zach Ritner  Fr
DL 98 Foi Shaw  Fr
DL 99 Jonah Laulu  Fr
Special teams
Pos. # Name Class
P 9 Stan Gaudion  Jr
PK 17 Ryan Meskell  Sr
P 36 Ben Scruton Sr
LS 44 Wyatt Tucker  So
PK 52 Michael Boyle  Fr
Head coach
  • Nick Rolovich (Hawaiʻi)
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Brian Smith (Hawaiʻi)
    Associate head coach/offensive coordinator/running backs
  • Mark Banker (Springfield)
    Assistant head coach/inside linebackers
  • Corey Batoon (Long Beach State)
    Defensive coordinator/safeties
  • Michael Ghobrial (UCLA)
    Special teams coordinator
  • Craig Stutzmann (Hawaiʻi)
    Passing Game Coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Mark Weber (Cal Lutheran)
    Offensive line
  • Andre Allen (Ashford)
    Wide receivers
  • Ricky Logo (NC State)
    Defensive line
  • Abe Elimimian (Hawaiʻi)
    Cornerbacks
  • Jacob Yoro (Hawaiʻi)
    Outside linebackers

Support staff

  • Dwain Bradshaw (Arizona State)
    Director of Football Athletic Performance
  • Jason Cvercko (Connecticut)
    Chief of Staff
  • Olivia Vea (Hawaiʻi)
    Video Coordinator
  • Rafael Aguilar (Sacramento State)
    Graduate Assistant (Defensive line)
  • Brodie Nakama (Hawaiʻi)
    Graduate Assistant (Special Teams)
  • Vaʻa Niumatalolo (BYU)
    Graduate Assistant (Offensive line)
  • Jack Perez (Pacific (OR))
    Graduate Assistant (Linebackers)
  • Woody Blevins (Colorado Mesa)
    Defensive Quality Control
  • Kolney Cassel (Sacramento State)
    Offensive Quality Control
  • Johnnie Mack (Texas Tech)
    Offensive Quality Control
  • Ryan Matviko (Mercyhurst)
    Defensive Quality Control
  • Myles Gota
    Director of Football Operations
  • Josh Omura
    Recruiting Quality Control
  • Josh Elms
    Strength Coach
  • Brian Wong
    Football Athletic Trainer
  • Al Ginoza
    Equipment Manager
  • Brandon Devie
    Equipment Manager
  • Skyena Antolin
    Football Manager
  • Courtney Tsumoto
    Academic Advisor
  • Derek Inouchi
    Media Relations Director/Football Contact
  • Neal Iwamoto
    Asst. Media Relations Director/Football Contact #2

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured
  • Redshirt

Roster
Last update: December 23, 2019

Depth chart

Game summaries

Arizona

Arizona Wildcats at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 21 14338
Rainbow Warriors 14 14 71045

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: August 24, 2019
  • Game time: 4:30 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 88 °F (31 °C) • Wind: ENE 13 mph • Weather: Mostly Sunny, Humid
  • Game attendance: 22,396
  • Referee: Brandon Cruse
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Aaron Taylor (analyst), Rick Neuheisel (analyst), & Jenny Dell (sideline)
  • ESPN – Byrd's 4 TD night leads Hawaii past Arizona 45–38 /// Box Score, Arizona at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

Oregon State

Oregon State Beavers at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beavers 14 14 0028
Rainbow Warriors 7 14 7331

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: September 7, 2019
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 86 °F (30 °C) • Wind: NE 17 mph • Weather: 57% Humidity
  • Game attendance: 26,807
  • Referee: Kevin Mar
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst), & Scott Robbs (sideline)
  • ESPN – Ward, Meskell's late FG help Hawaii beat Oregon State 31–28 /// Box Score, Oregon State at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

At Washington

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at No. 23 Washington Huskies
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 0 7 13020
No. 23 Huskies 21 17 01452

at Husky Stadium, Seattle, WA

  • Date: September 14, 2019
  • Game time: 4:30 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C) • Wind: S 9 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 67,589
  • Referee: Mike McCabe
  • TV announcers (P12N): Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Yogi Roth (analyst), & Lewis Johnson (sideline)
  • ESPN – Eason throws 3 TDs, No. 23 Washington beats Hawaii 52–20 /// Box Score, Hawaii at No. 23 Washington /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

Central Arkansas

No. 14 (FCS) Central Arkansas Bears at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 14 (FCS) Bears 0 9 0716
Rainbow Warriors 14 14 0735

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: September 21, 2019
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: NE 12 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy, 70% Humidity
  • Game attendance: 23,465
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst), & Scott Robbs (sideline)
  • ESPN – McDonald's 4 TD passes help Hawaii beat Central Arkansas /// Box Score, Central Arkansas at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

At Nevada

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Nevada Wolf Pack
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 7 24 14954
Wolf Pack 0 3 003

at Mackay Stadium, Reno, NV

  • Date: September 28, 2019
  • Game time: 4:30 p.m. PDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 39 °F (4 °C) • Wind: N 9 mph • Weather: Rain, Cool
  • Game attendance: 15,137
  • Referee: Michael VanderVelde
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Clay Matvick (play-by-play) & Ryan Leaf (analyst)
  • ESPN – McDonald, Byrd help Hawaii cruise to 54–3 win over Nevada /// Box Score, Hawaii at Nevada /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

At Boise State

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at No. 14 Boise State Broncos
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 7 7 71637
No. 14 Broncos 14 17 21759

at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID

  • Date: October 12, 2019
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 53 °F (12 °C) • Wind: N 5 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 36,902
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst) & Lauren Sisler (sideline)
  • ESPN – No. 14 Boise State loses Bachmeier, beats Hawaii 59–37 /// Box Score, Hawaii at Boise State /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

Air Force

Air Force Falcons at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Falcons 7 21 72156
Rainbow Warriors 3 17 0626

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: October 19, 2019
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: ENE 10 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 23,757
  • Referee: Steve Baron
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Rich Waltz (play-by-play) & Aaron Murray (analyst)
  • ESPN – Schmidt accounts for 4 TDs, Air Force beats Hawaii 56–21 /// Box Score, Air Force at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

At New Mexico

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at New Mexico Lobos
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 21 14 3745
Lobos 3 0 72131

at Dreamstyle Stadium, Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: October 26, 2019
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C) • Wind: None • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 12,617
  • Referee: Mike Cuttone
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play) & Rich Miano (analyst)
  • ESPN – McDonald, Reed help Hawaii run over New Mexico 45–31 /// Box Score, Hawaii at New Mexico /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

Fresno State

Fresno State Bulldogs at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 7 7 171041
Rainbow Warriors 0 24 01438

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: November 2, 2019
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: SW 8 mph • Weather: Very Humid
  • Game attendance: 22,058
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst) & Scott Robbs (sideline)
  • ESPN – Rivers' 2 TDs help Fresno State rally, beat Hawaii 41–38 /// Box Score, Fresno State at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

San Jose State

San Jose State Spartans at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Spartans 3 20 31440
Rainbow Warriors 7 14 71442

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: November 9, 2019
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 81 °F (27 °C) • Wind: ESE 5 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy, Humidity 56%
  • Game attendance: 19,858
  • Referee: Eddy Shelton
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst) & Scott Robbs (sideline)
  • ESPN – Cordeiro's 5 TDs help Hawaii beat San Jose St. 42–40 /// Box Score, San Jose State at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

At UNLV

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at UNLV Rebels
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 0 7 7721
Rebels 7 0 007

at Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, NV

  • Date: November 16, 2019
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: N 2 mph • Weather: Clear Skies
  • Game attendance: 21,317
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play) & Rich Miano (analyst)
  • ESPN – McDonald, Davis propel Hawaii past UNLV 21–7 /// Box Score, Hawaii at UNLV /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

San Diego State

San Diego State Aztecs at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aztecs 0 3 0811
Rainbow Warriors 7 0 7014

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: November 23, 2019
  • Game time: 6:00 HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NE 18 mph • Weather: Mostly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 24,911
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (SPEC HI / Stadium): Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst) & Scott Robbs (sideline)
  • ESPN – Hawaii beats San Diego State 14–11, wins West Division /// Box Score, San Diego State at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

Army

Army Black Knights at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Black Knights 10 7 14031
Rainbow Warriors 10 14 141452

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: November 30, 2019
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C) • Wind: ENE 15 mph • Weather: Cloudy, Nice Sunset
  • Game attendance: 26,256
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Ben Holden (play-by-play) & Ross Tucker (analyst)
  • ESPN – McDonald's 3 TD passes help Hawaii beat Army 52–31 /// Box Score, Army at Hawaii /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

At Boise State – Mountain West Championship Game

Mountain West Championship Game: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at No. 19 Boise State Broncos
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 3 0 0710
No. 19 Broncos 3 14 14031

at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, ID

  • Date: December 7, 2019
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m. MST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 48 °F (9 °C) • Wind: SE 10 mph • Weather: Mostly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 23,561
  • Referee: Cooper Castleberry
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Kelly Stouffer (analyst) & Lauren Sisler (sideline)
  • ESPN – Boise State tops Hawaii for Mountain West title /// Box Score, Hawaii at No. 19 Boise State, 2019 Mountain West Championship /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information

BYU – Hawaii Bowl

SoFi Hawaii Bowl: BYU Cougars vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rainbow Warriors 14 17 0738
Cougars 7 17 7334

at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI

  • Date: December 24, 2019
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. HST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: S 11 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy, 59% Humidity
  • Game attendance: 21,582
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst) & Quint Kessenich (sideline)
  • ESPN – McDonald throws for 493, leads Hawaii past BYU /// Box Score, Hawaii vs. BYU, 2019 SoFi Hawaii Bowl /// Pregame Notes /// Postgame Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (07:32) HAW TD – Jared Smart 7-yard pass from Cole McDonald, Ryan Meskell kick
    Drive: 10 plays, 82 yards, 5:09; Hawaii 7–0
  • (04:55) HAW TD – Jared Smart 40-yard pass from Cole McDonald, Ryan Meskell kick
    Drive: 2 plays, 40 yards, 0:51; Hawaii 14–0
  • (00:54) BYU TD – Lopini Katoa 1-yard rush, Jake Oldroyd kick
    Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 3:57; Hawaii 14–7
Second Quarter
  • (13:33) HAW TD – Cole McDonald 1-yard rush, Ryan Meskell kick
    Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:17; Hawaii 21–7
  • (09:42) BYU TD – Zach Wilson 1-yard rush, Jake Oldroyd kick
    Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51; Hawaii 21–14
  • (05:50) HAW FG – Ryan Meskell 46-yard field goal
    Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:46; Hawaii 24–14
  • (03:16) BYU TD – Micah Simon 11-yard rush, Jake Oldroyd kick
    Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; Hawaii 24–21
  • (01:16) HAW TD – Jason-Matthew Sharsh 18-yard pass from Cole McDonald, Ryan Meskell kick
    Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 1:55; Hawaii 31–21
  • (00:18) BYU FG – Jake Oldroyd 37-yard field goal
    Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 0:58; Hawaii 31–24
Third Quarter
  • (11:58) BYU TD – Zach Wilson 2-yard rush, Jake Oldroyd kick
    Drive: 2 plays, 6 yards, 0:39; Tied 31–31
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:37) BYU FG – Jake Oldroyd 20-yard field goal
    Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:09; BYU 34–31
  • (01:17) HAW TD – Nick Mardner 24-yard pass from Cole McDonald, Ryan Meskell kick
    Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 0:44; Hawaii 38–34
Statistics HAW BYU
First downs 19 29
Plays–yards 74–495 81–505
Rushes–yards 27–2 40–231
Passing yards 493 274
Passing: compattint 28–47–0 24–41–2
Time of possession 29:29 30:31
Team Category Player Statistics
Hawaii Passing Cole McDonald 28/46, 493 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Miles Reed 10 carries, 17 yards
Receiving JoJo Ward 7 receptions, 159 yards
BYU Passing Zach Wilson 24/40, 274 yards, 2 INT
Rushing Tyler Allgeier 8 carries, 77 yards
Receiving Matt Bushman 6 receptions, 91 yards
Source for Match-up Records:

Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
7 224 Cole McDonald QB Tennessee Titans

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