Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team will host Utah State, Saturday, Nov. 7, in its annual Homecoming Game. Kickoff for the Western Athletic Conference match-up is 5:05 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

 

The Warriors (2-6, 0-5 WAC) are looking to snap its six-game losing streak, which began Sept. 19 at UNLV. During that span, UH has dropped all five WAC games, including last week's 31-21 loss at Nevada. In that game, the Warriors jumped out to a 14-0 lead before the Wolf Pack scored 28 unanswered and needed a late field goal to hold on to the victory.

Quarterback Bryant Moniz returned to action and completed 29-of-49 for 374 yards and three touchdowns. Three UH receivers had 90 yards or more receiving including Jovonte Taylor's six receptions for 109 yards and two scores. On offense, the Warriors amassed 492 yards of total offense, which included 118 yards on the ground. However, the Warriors could not stop the Wolf Pack's vaunted run attack which generated 312 yards, including 100-yard rushers Colin Kaepernick and Vai Taua.

 

Utah State is led 27-17 at the half in its game at Fresno State last week but were shut-out in the second half as the Bulldogs rallied for a 31-27 victory. Aggie quarterback Diondre Borel threw for 240 yards and a touchdown and ran for 105 yards and another score. Robert Turbin added 138 yards rushing and a TD.

 

USU leads the all-time series 5-4, however, the Warriors won three of the four meetings in WAC play. The Aggies snapped a three-game UH win streak in the series last year with a 30-14 victory in Logan, Utah.

 

UH's six-game skid is the longest since a 19-game streak that spanned the 1997-99 seasons.

 

What: Hawai'i Warriors (2-6, 0-5 WAC) vs.Utah State Aggies (2-6, 1-3 WAC)

When: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Time: 5:05 p.m. HT

Where: Aloha Stadium (50,000), Honolulu, HI

Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Cable Pay-Per-View digital channel 255 with Jim Leahey (play-by-play) and Russell Yamanoha (color). Call (808) 643-3333 statewide to order. Also delayed on KFVE-TV?(Ch. 5) on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), Robert Kekaula (color), and John Veneri (sidelines). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 3:30 p.m., and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA in Hilo, KMWB in Kona.

Video Streaming: uhstreaming.oceanic.com

Audio Webcast: espn1420am.com

Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com

Series Information: 10th meeting. USU leads 5-4.

Promotions: “Homecoming” Game. UH Alumni Association members will receive 50% off adult tickets (maximum of eight). A valid Alumni Association membership card is required when purchasing tickets.