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HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warrior football team will look to stay in the Mountain West race by hosting Utah State, Saturday, Nov. 1. Kick-off is 5:00 p.m. at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium.
 
The Rainbow Warriors (2-6, 1-2 MW) dropped their second MW contest in as many weeks after falling to Nevada 26-18 last week at Aloha Stadium. Still, UH is only one loss behind West Division leader San Diego State (4-3, 3-1) with five league games remaining.
 
USU (5-3, 2-1) is one win behind Mountain Division leaders Boise State (3-1) and Colorado State (3-1) and are coming off a 34-20 home victory over UNLV last week. The Aggies will start their fourth different quarterback this Saturday after losing their third signal caller for the season in last week's game.
 
The game will mark a homecoming of sorts for UH defensive coordinator Kevin Clune, who was the Aggies' linebackers coach for five years prior to joining Norm Chow's staff this season. As part of USU's staff last season, Clune helped the Aggies capture the MW's Mountain Division and appearances in both the inaugural MW Championship Game and Poinsettia Bowl.
 
Game #9
Who: Hawai'i (2-6, 1-2 MW) vs. Utah State (5-3, 2-1 MW)
When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Honolulu, HI; Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium (50,000)
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Pay-Per-View (Digital Ch. 255 and HD Ch. 1255) and Hawaiian Telcom Pay-Per-View (Ch. 969) with Robert Kekaula (play-by-play), Rich Miano (analyst), and Scott Robbs (sidelines).
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), John Veneri (analyst), and Felipe Ojastro (sideline). Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the "Countdown To Kickoff" beginning at 3:00 p.m., 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.
Video Streaming: www.theMW.com
Audio Webcast: www.espn1420am.com
Live Stats: www.HawaiiAthleticsStats.com
Series Information: 14th meeting. USU leads 7-6. Last meeting: USU won 47-10, Nov. 2, 2013.

Promotions: Oceanic Time Warner Cable is the game sponsor for "Military Night." The Navy League Key Spouse awards will be presented during pre-game and the Wounded Warriors will be recognized during a ceremony at halftime. A UH student will compete in the "Oceanic Time Warner Cable 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 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).

Military Receive 50% Off Tickets
Active, DOD civilians, reservists, and retired members of the military will receive 50% off select adult tickets (maximum of eight) to the football game versus Utah State on "Military Night." A valid military identification card is required when purchasing tickets at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office in advance or at the Aloha Stadium Box Office in advance or on game day. Tickets are in special sections and supplies are limited. Other restrictions may apply.
 
Game Storylines: The teams have met 13 previous times with USU holding a slight 7-6 advantage. UH leads the series in games played in Honolulu, 4-3…The winning team in the series has scored 40+ in 8 of last 11 meetings…UH defensive coordinator Kevin Clune spent the past five seasons as linebackers coach at Utah State before joining Norm Chow's staff this year…UH ranks fourth nationally for biggest defensive improvement at 13.6 points per game (38.8 ppg in 2013, 25.2 ppg in 2014)…USU ranks third in the MW and 29th nationally in total defense (342.9 ypg) while UH is fifth in the MW and 61st nationally at 390.2 ypg…UH's run defense has allowed 582 rushing yards over the last two weeks (291.0 per game). USU is 10th in the MW and 93rd nationally in rushing offense, averaging 138.4 yards per game…UH is 3-6 during the month of November under head coach Norm Chow. Utah State has won 11 straight games in November dating back to 2011…USU will start its fourth different quarterback this season with freshman Kent Myers under center after losing three QBs to season-ending injuries. UH has lost two QBs to season-ending injuries.