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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i football team returns to Honolulu to host its annual Homecoming Game, Saturday, Oct. 26 against Colorado State in a Mountain West contest on Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium. Kick-off is 6:00 p.m.
The Rainbow Warriors (0-6, 0-4 MW) are seeking their first victory of the season after dropping a last second decision to UNLV two weeks ago in Las Vegas, Nev. UH rallied from a 36-17 fourth quarter deficit to score 20 straight points and momentarily take a one-point lead before the Rebels drove downfield and Nathan Kohorst kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired.
The Rams (3-4, 1-1) are coming off a 52-22 victory at Wyoming last week. CSU amassed 509 yards of total offense, including 290 on the ground. Running back Kapri Bibbs rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns while quarterback Garrett Grayson passed for 219 yards and three scores.
The teams have met 21 times with CSU holding a 12-9 advantage. The Rams have won seven of the last eight meetings dating back to 1989.
Game #7 - Homecoming
Who: Hawai'i (0-6, 0-4 MW) vs. Colorado State (3-4, 1-1 MW)
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu; Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium (50,000)
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Pay-Per-View (Digital Ch. 255 and HD Ch. 1255) with Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Nate Ilaoa (analyst), Mike Lafaele (analyst), and Lori Santi (sidelines).
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), John Veneri (analyst), and Felipe Ojastro (sidelines). Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the "Countdown To Kickoff" beginning at 4:00 p.m. HT, and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona, KTOH on Kaua'i, and KNWJ in Pago Pago, American Samoa. In addition, the game is available on satellite radio on XM 203 and Sirius 93.
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at www.HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: 22nd meeting. CSU leads 12-9.
Promotions:
First Hawaiian Bank is the game sponsor and will award $400 in Zippy's gift cards and cash throughout the game. One lucky fan will compete in the "First Hawaiian Bank Field Goal Kick" promotion during pre-game (register at Gate 3) and a UH student will compete in the "First Hawaiian Bank Quarterback Challenge" for the chance to win a Vacations Hawaii Trip to Las Vegas during the first timeout of the fourth quarter (register at Gate 7). Fans are encouraged to visit the Xtreme Fun Zone before the game in the parking lot across from the stadium ticket office. Also, register at Gate 4 or 6 to win the "Best Seats In the House," compliments of Papa John's Pizza Hawaii and NAPA. The Farmers Hawaii Supa Bowzooka will be launching T-shirts into the stands between the first and second quarters and one fan will compete in the "Outrigger Hotels and Resorts Kick for Key" promotion during the first timeout of the third quarter, with the chance to win a one-night stay at an Outrigger property (register at Gate 2).
Ticket Discounts: Military members (including active, DOD civilians, reservists, and retired) and
UH Alumni Association paid members will receive
50% off select adult tickets (maximum of eight) to the UH football team's game against Colorado State (Homecoming) on
Saturday, Oct. 26, at
6:00 p.m. A valid military identification card or Alumni Association membership card is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office (in advance) or the Aloha Stadium Box Office (in advance or on game day). Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply. Note: Military members receive a 50% off ticket discount to all UH sporting events.
UH-CSU Storylines
UH had a 10-game Homecoming win streak snapped against New Mexico last year. Still UH has won 12 of its last 14 Homecoming games…UH boasts a 37-25-1 all-time record in Homecoming games since 1949…CSU leads the overall series 12-9, however, UH holds a 7-4 advantage in Honolulu…CSU won the last meeting held at Aloha Stadium, 28-16 on Oct. 5, 1996…CSU has won seven of the last eight in the series dating back to 1987…The last time UH started a season 0-6 was during its winless campaign of 1998 (0-12)…UH's current six-game losing streak is the fourth longest in school history…UH is one of six remaining winless teams in FBS this season.
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