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UH Mānoa to face Cal in Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl

The Rainbow Warriors (8-4) will make their 11th all-time appearance in the bowl game.

The Rainbow Warriors finished the 2025 regular season with an 8-4 record overall, and 5-3 in conference play.

UH Mānoa’s Micah Alejado is in the running for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award.

The Rainbow Warriors improved to 5-2 overall and 2-1 in the Mountain West.

A native of Japan, he grew up playing soccer and didn’t attempt his first kick until age 20 after attending an NFL game in Los Angeles.

Micah Alejado went 35-of-47 for 457 yards and three touchdowns while leading a UH offense that flipped the script on the Falcons.

UH has won seven of its last eight nonconference home games dating back to 2023, including each of its last four.

UH unveils a new football helmet display celebrating over a century of Rainbow Warrior football.

UH defeated Sam Houston 37-20.

Vivian Bønsager, Malia Johnson, Erik Anderson, Amanda Turner and Morgan Carew were recognized for their high GPAs.