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Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 2026 Preview

Hawaii went 9-4 (3-5 in the Mountain West). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record
9-4
Conference
Mountain West
Preseason rank
Unranked
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What changed for Hawaii in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026
  • Micah Alejado returns at QB after a freshman season of 3,106 yards, 24 TDs, and 9 INTs
  • Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB Cam Barfield is expected to start (371 yards, 4 TDs)
  • Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with the top returner being Pofele Ashlock (827 yards, 8 TDs)
  • Returning two starting offensive lineman
  • 2025 PPG/YPG: 29.5 ppg (36th out of 136), 397.3 ypg (46th out of 136)
  • Returning three starters on defense, with the top returner being LB Jamih Otis (59 tackles). Portland State transfer DE Spencer Elliott is expected to start (42 tackles, 6.5 sacks)
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Fact checking by Brady Kommes; cover art by Pace Maier.

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 2026 schedule

GameOpponentSite
1StanfordHome
2ArizonaAway
3Sam HoustonHome
4Portland StateHome
5Fresno StateHome
6Air ForceAway
7Utah StateHome
8Colorado StateAway
9San Jose StateAway
10San Diego StateHome
11UNLVAway
12WyomingHome

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What is the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 2026 schedule?

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Stanford. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors ranked in the 2026 preseason?

Hawaii is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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