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STANFORD, Calif. – In a dramatic season opener that nearly rewrote the school record books, the University of Hawai'i football team fell just short, dropping a 37-27 decision to Stanford on Saturday afternoon at Stanford Stadium.]]>UH Defense at StanfordSat, 29 Aug 2026 18:06:00 375276https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/26/q-a-ben-hudson-football.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/26/q-a-ben-hudson-football.aspxFootball

Ben Hudson began his football career at Stanford University, where he appeared in one game as a true freshman in a redshirt season. He earned a spot on the field the next season, appearing in each of the first five games as a special teams contributor, but a devastating injury cut his time at Stanford short. After nearly three years away from the sport, Hudson is making a comeback with the Rainbow Warriors. And first up on the schedule for Hudson and the 'Bows: a trip to Stanford to face his old team. Ahead of his return to Stanford, Hudson spoke with HawaiiAthletics.com to talk about his journey to UH.]]>Ben Hudson Fall CampWed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 375262https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/25/football-jersey-patches-debut-hawaiian-airlines-partnership.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/25/football-jersey-patches-debut-hawaiian-airlines-partnership.aspxFootball

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai?i football team will take the field this season with a new look as Hawaiian Airlines becomes the first UH Athletics partner to have its logo featured on Rainbow Warrior football jerseys.]]>Hawaiian Airlines Football Jersey PatchTue, 25 Aug 2026 10:45:00 375265https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/24/football-rainbow-warriors-travel-to-stanford-for-season-opener.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/24/football-rainbow-warriors-travel-to-stanford-for-season-opener.aspxFootball

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i football team opens the 2026 season with a road game at Stanford of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Saturday, Aug. 29. Kickoff is 4:00 p.m. PT (1:00 p.m. HT) at Stanford Stadium. The Rainbow Warriors are coming off a 9-win season – its most wins since 2019 – and are led by Timmy Chang who is in his fifth year at the helm at his alma mater. The game will be televised nationally on the ACC Network.]]>Timmy ChangMon, 24 Aug 2026 09:00:00 375260https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/24/football-alejado-selected-to-manning-award-preseason-watch-list.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/24/football-alejado-selected-to-manning-award-preseason-watch-list.aspxFootball

NEW ORLEANS, La. — University of Hawai'i sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado has been named to the preseason watch list for the Manning Award, presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.]]>2026 Manning Award Watchlist - AlejadoMon, 24 Aug 2026 08:56:00 375263https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/21/uh-athletics-unveils-rooftop-p-ina-a-new-football-pregame-experience.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/21/uh-athletics-unveils-rooftop-p-ina-a-new-football-pregame-experience.aspxFootball

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Athletics Department announces the debut of Rooftop Pa'ina, a new location for its football pregame festivities. Replacing Pa'ina on the Path, the event provides a new space for fans to gather prior to each Rainbow Warrior home game.]]>Rooftop PainaFri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 375259https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/20/football-bows-in-the-bay-the-official-university-of-hawai-i-weekend.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/20/football-bows-in-the-bay-the-official-university-of-hawai-i-weekend.aspxFootball

The University of Hawai?i community is invited to gather in Northern California, August 27-29 for 'Bows in the Bay: The Official University of Hawai?i Weekend. Made possible through a collaboration among UH Athletics, the UH Foundation and the UH Foundation Office of Alumni Relations, the weekend will provide opportunities for attendees to connect with university leadership, reconnect with fellow alumni and friends, and cheer on the Rainbow Warrior football team as they open the 2026 season.]]>'Bows in the Bay WeekendThu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 375248https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/20/football-alejado-named-to-davey-o-brien-award-preseason-watch-list.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/20/football-alejado-named-to-davey-o-brien-award-preseason-watch-list.aspxFootball

FORT WORTH, Texas — University of Hawai'i sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado has been named to the preseason watch list for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.]]>2026 Davey O'Brien Watchlist AlejadoThu, 20 Aug 2026 06:05:00 375255https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/20/football-five-warriors-named-to-polynesian-player-of-the-year-watch-list.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/20/football-five-warriors-named-to-polynesian-player-of-the-year-watch-list.aspxFootball

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i football team placed five members on the 2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List, announced by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.]]>2026 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year WatchlistThu, 20 Aug 2026 05:05:00 375253https://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/19/football-alejado-named-to-johnny-unitas-golden-arm-award-watch-list.aspxhttps://hawaiiathletics.com/news/2026/8/19/football-alejado-named-to-johnny-unitas-golden-arm-award-watch-list.aspxFootball

BALTIMORE, Md. — University of Hawai'i sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado has been named to the prestigious preseason watch list for the 2026 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, announced by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc.]]>Alejado Golden Arm Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:00 375252