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LOGAN, Utah - Warrior quarterback Colt Brennan broke two schools records and passed for 413 yards (18-of-29) and a season-high six touchdowns to lead Hawai'i over Utah State, 63-10, in a Western Athletic Conference game Saturday at Romney Stadium. After the game, the Warriors became the first team in the nation to accept an invitation to play in a bowl game, as Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl officials were on hand for the invite.

Hawai'i (7-2, 5-1 WAC) has won its last six straight games and will play in its fifth bowl game under the direction of head coach June Jones, who celebrated his 60th win at the helm of the Warriors.

Brennan broke the school record for most touchdown passes in a season (38) set by Timmy Chang in 2004. Brennan now has 39, and is chasing the NCAA record of 54 set by Houston's David Klingler in 1990. Brennan also broke the school record for pass attempts without an interception with 182, breaking the record also set by Chang (178) in 2004.

Running back Nate Ilaoa led the team in both rushing and receiving, going for 55 yards on the ground and a career-high 155 yards receiving with three total touchdowns (one rushing, two receiving). Ryan Grice-Mullen added four catches for 135 yards and two touchdowns.

Hawai'i took a 21-3 lead in the second quarter when Brennan hit Ilaoa on a shovel pass who dashed 60 yards untouched into the end zone. Ilaoa gained 125 yards (53 rushing, 72 receiving) and scored twice in the first half. A 35-yard touchdown strike from Brennan to Jason Rivers made it 28-3 at the break.

Utah State (1-8, 1-4 WAC) put together an 80-yard scoring drive fresh out of the locker room. Antraun McDaniel took it in from a yard out for Utah State's only touchdown of the game. But the Warrior offense could not be stopped. Two plays later, Brennan hit Davone Bess for a 7-yard touchdown to take a commanding 42-10 lead.

Adam Leonard led the Warriors defensively, recording 11 tackles and one fumble recovery, while backup cornerback Ryan Keomaka had two tackles and his second interception in the last two games.

Hawai'i will return to the islands for a four-game home stand to close out the regular season. He Warriors will meet Louisiana Tech Saturday, Nov. 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

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