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Hawaii Warriors Battle Rams for Bowl Eligibility Showdown

10/19/2025

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Hawaii Seeks Bowl Eligibility

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 5-2, face Colorado State Rams, 2-4, in a pivotal Mountain West game as Hawaii seeks bowl eligibility under Timmy Chang.
Colorado State aims to build momentum after a 49-21 win over Fresno State, despite injuries.
Timmy Chang and Rams coach Jay Norvell, who mentored Chang, share a notable subplot.
Colorado State is slightly favored to win, as Hawaii's passing offense faces a strong Rams defense.

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Rainbow Warriors Broadcast

The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors will have three games broadcast in Japan, starting October 18, 2025 against Colorado State, in partnership with Spectrum Sports and the Mountain West.
The broadcasts aim to promote the Rainbow Warriors internationally.
Kansei "Tokyo Toe" Matsuzawa (University of Hawaii kicker) has recorded 19 consecutive field goals this season.
His journey from a self-taught kicker to a record-breaker has increased international attention on the program.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1999, the Mountain West Conference (MWC) emerged from the Western Athletic Conference's expansion challenges. Initially formed by eight schools, including Brigham Young University and Colorado State University, the MWC aimed to enhance competition. Today, the University of Hawaii's collaboration with Spectrum Sports to broadcast games in Japan underscores the conference's ongoing international outreach and the growing global interest in college football.

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Hawaii Seeks Bowl Eligibility

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 5-2, face Colorado State Rams, 2-4, in a pivotal Mountain West game as Hawaii seeks bowl eligibility under Timmy Chang.
Colorado State aims to build momentum after a 49-21 win over Fresno State, despite injuries.
Timmy Chang and Rams coach Jay Norvell, who mentored Chang, share a notable subplot.
Colorado State is slightly favored to win, as Hawaii's passing offense faces a strong Rams defense.

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