The University of Hawaiʻi football team earned a milestone victory after defeating Colorado State (31-19) October 18, in Fort Collins, Colorado. With its third straight win, Hawaiʻi improved to 6-2 overall (3-1 in the Mountain West Conference) and gained bowl eligibility for the first time under Head Coach Timmy Chang.
The Rainbow Warriors racked up 435 yards of offense while the defense held the Rams to just 261 yards, and six sacks.
Micah Alejado threw for 301 yards and three touchdowns with sophomore Jackson Harris hauling in five catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
UH extended its lead to 24-7 when Kansei Matsuzawa, the “Tokyo Toe,” nailed a 26-yard field goal late in the third quarter. In the process, the Japan-native set a new UH record with 21 straight field goals made dating back to last season, surpassing UH great Jason Elam who made 20 straight in 1989. Elam was in attendance to witness the record-breaking moment and met up with the kicker after the game.
The Warriors were able to hold off a late surge by Colorado State to distance themselves in the end.
The Rainbow Warriors will now have their second bye week of the month and next return to the field on Saturday, November 2, for a road matchup at San Jose State.
Read more about the victory at HawaiiAthletics.com.
