This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the first UH football team. Overall, this season is the program's 93rd season of football. It is also UH's 31st season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference and 34th season playing at 50,000-seat Aloha Stadium.

 

This week's game marks the fourth consecutive season that UH (0-0) will play a FCS opponent and ninth time in the last 11 years. The Warriors have won their last seven meetings versus FCS opponents.

 

UH head coach Greg McMackin begins his second season with the Warriors. In 2008, he guided UH to a 7-7 overall record and appearance in the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl.

 

The Warriors open the 2009 season at Aloha Stadium but won't play there again until October 11, a span of 36 days, which is the second longest such duration in the country.

 

The Bears (0-0) are coming off a 10-2 campaign and first place finish in the Southland Conference. Head coach Clint Conque begins his 11th season and owns a 68-36 record. The Bears are ranked No. 12 in the preseason FCS Coaches Poll. Last season, UCA was ranked as high as eighth nationally.

 

The meeting is the first between the schools.

 

What: Hawai'i Warriors (7-7 in 2008) vs. Central Arkansas Bears (10-2 in 2008)

When: Friday, Sept. 4, 2009

Time: 7:05 p.m.

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 (sideline). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 5:30 p.m., and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KPUA in Hilo, KMWB in Kona.

Video Streaming: Live video streaming is available on uhstreaming.oceanic.com

Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com

Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com

Series Information: First Meeting

Promotions: UH Alumni Association members and active, reservists, and retired members of the military will receive 50% off adult tickets (maximum of eight). A valid membership/ID card is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center or the Aloha Stadium Box Office. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. First Hawaiian Bank, the sponsor of the season-opening football game, will be awarding $600 in cash during its halftime promotional contest. Fans can register for the chance to participate at the FHB table inside Gate 3 before the game. In addition, keiki (12 years old and under) have the chance to win a souvenir Hawaii bear at the First Hawaiian Bank table at Gate 3 before kickoff. Also, the Hawaii Bone Marrow Registry will be registering donors in front of the stadium ticket office from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and inside gate 4 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.