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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i football team nearly overcame a 39-point deficit before falling to No. 25 Fresno State, 42-37, Saturday in a Mountain West contest at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium.
 
The Rainbow Warriors (0-4, 0-2 MW), who saw their season-opening losing streak extend to four games, rallied from a 42-3 third quarter deficit by scoring 34 unanswered points. UH threatened the NCAA record for largest comeback victory of 35 points set by Michigan State over Northwestern in 2006.
 
Backup quarterback Sean Schroeder threw for a career-high 321 yards and three touchdowns in less than two quarters of action after replacing starter Ikaika Woolsey, who made his first career start.
 
With 1:57 left in the game, Schroder directed the Warriors to the Fresno State 40 yard line by completing 6-of-8 passes, including a critical fourth down conversion. With the clock winding down, his final pass was intercepted by L.J. Jones ending the rally.
 
Woolsey, a redshirt freshman, finished 7-of-19 for 56 yards and his one interception was returned 56 yards for a touchdown, giving Fresno State its largest lead. Schroeder completed 17-of-27, including two passes of 50- and 60-yards to receiver Chris Gant, who finished with four catches for 133 yards. Running back Steven Lakalaka rushed 13 times for 66 yards and two scores.
 
The Bulldogs (4-0, 2-0) scored on three of their first four possessions for a 21-0 lead and scored three quick third quarter touchdowns to build their lead to 42-3 with 6:15 remaining. Quarterback Derek Carr threw for 324 yards and two touchdowns, both to receiver Josh Harper, who finished with 123 yards on nine receptions.
 
During UH's big comeback, the Warriors forced four Bulldog turnovers – two interceptions and two fumbles which led to three scores. Hawai'i's first four touchdowns averaged 33 seconds in length while three of its drives lasted only two plays.
 
The Warriors return to action next week by hosting San Jose State, Saturday, Oct. 5 at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium.