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FORT COLLINS, Colo. – In a roller coaster of a game, the University of Hawai'i Warrior football team fell to Colorado State, 42-27, Saturday night at Hughes Stadium. The Warriors (1-6, 0-4 Mountain West) dropped its fifth straight game and are still in search of their first Mountain West victory.  
 
It was another game of missed opportunities for the Warriors who got off to a strong start and trailed by just one point at the start of the fourth quarter. The UH defense forced a season high five turnovers and blocked a punt, but the Warriors couldn't fully capitalize in falling to a Ram squad (2-6, 1-3 MW) that snapped a six-game skid  of their own with their first league win.
 
The first half saw the momentum shift back and fourth. The Warriors got off to a fast start by scoring on a 12-yard fumble recovery by linebacker Jerrol Garcia-Williams less than five minutes into the game. When Sean Schroeder connected with Chris Gant on an 8-yard touchdown, UH went up 14-7 just 10 minutes into the game.

But the Rams turned the tide, scoring 21 unanswered points. Colorado State parlayed two UH fumbles into eventual touchdowns, while a 76-yard punt return set up another score. The Warriors gained some steam by punching in a touchdown before the half to make it a 28-21 game at the break.
 
The third quarter proved to be the key quarter as the Warriors shut down the Rams, forcing three turnovers and blocking a punt. However, UH failed to take full advantage of numerous short-field opportunities, getting just a pair of field goals.
 
With Colorado State clinging to a one-point lead entering the fourth quarter, the Rams sealed the Warrior's fate with a pair of interception returns in the final frame, including a 74-yard return by DeAndre Elliott to give CSU a 35-27 cushion.
 
UH lost despite distinct advantages in yards (393-291), first downs (25-16) and time of possession (36:06-23:54). Joey Iosefa returned to the lineup after missing four games and rushed for a career high 106 yards on 22 carries. Schroeder finished 19-of-46 for 200 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. Freshman Marrell Jackson was an impact player for the Warriors on defense and special teams with two forced fumbles and a blocked punt.
 
The Warriors will hit the road again next week when they play at Fresno State on Saturday, Nov. 3. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. PT (1:00 p.m. HT).