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UH Football: Rainbow Warriors

Hawaiʻi routs Northern Illinois 56-21 to end skid

The Rainbow Warriors ended a four-game losing streak with a road win in DeKalb, Illinois.

Football game at an open-air stadium below green Mānoa ridges at sunset
Oct 25, 2026 HST

Hawaiʻi beat Northern Illinois 56-21 on Saturday in DeKalb, Illinois, ending a four-game losing streak. It was the Rainbow Warriors’ first Mountain West win of the season, and they moved to 2-6 overall.

Quarterback Micah Alejado completed 22 of 32 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns. Running back DeVon Rice scored three touchdowns.

What to watch: Hawaii News Now reports a bye week at home next, followed by a road game at UTEP.

Oct 17, 2026 HST

Homecoming loss to New Mexico. Hawaiʻi fell 21-10 at home and dropped to 1-6 on the season, 0-4 in Mountain West play.

Oct 10, 2026 HST

Mistakes cost Hawaiʻi at Arizona State, a 30-12 loss on the road.

Schedule and tickets

Full schedule, roster and tickets: Hawaiʻi Athletics.

Earlier updates and background

  • 2007: A perfect 12-0 regular season led by quarterback Colt Brennan and coach June Jones, ending in the Sugar Bowl.
  • 2012: Hawaiʻi joined the Mountain West Conference for football.
  • 2026: The team’s only early win came against New Mexico State, 29-19.

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