- Matchup: UNLV Rebels vs Hawaii Warriors
- Event Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Warriors (+2.5)
- Over/Under Total: 58
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The Hawaii Warriors (9-4 last season) will face off against the UNLV Rebels (10-4 last year) on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The Warriors enter the game as 2.5-point underdogs, with a total score line set at 58.
Last season, the UNLV Rebels concluded their campaign with a 10-4 record. In their most recent outing, they faced the Memphis Tigers, suffering a defeat with a score of 27-21. Throughout the game, the Rebels executed 79 plays, accumulating 460 yards of offense. On the ground, they rushed 41 times for 169 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry. Defensively, UNLV allowed 195 rushing yards on 34 carries, averaging 5.7 yards per run. In the passing game, they permitted 15 completions on 26 attempts for 223 yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 57.7%.
When it comes to scoring, the UNLV Rebels averaged 34.1 points per game, ranking as one of the top offensive units. They averaged 195.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 23rd in FBS. Over the entirety of last season, UNLV amassed 6,250 total yards, scoring 24 touchdowns through the air and 34 on the ground. They achieved 325 first downs and accumulated 106 penalties for a total of 927 yards, alongside 17 turnovers.
In the passing defense department, UNLV conceded 3,384 yards, ranking 130th in the nation. They allowed an average of 241.7 passing yards over their 14 games with a completion percentage of 59.9%. Their defense struggled overall, giving up an average of 419.1 yards per game, ranking 117th in FBS, along with 22 passing touchdowns and 24 rushing touchdowns. They averaged 5.2 yards per carry against them, allowing 177.4 rushing yards per contest, culminating in 2,484 yards given up on the ground throughout the season. The Rebels ranked 89th in Division 1 in terms of points allowed, giving up 28.0 points per game.
The Hawaii Warriors concluded their season with a solid 9-4 record. In their last game, they faced the Stanford Cardinal and were defeated 37-27. The Warriors’ defense faced 37 rushing attempts, yielding 173 yards (4.7 yards per attempt). In the passing game, they allowed a completion percentage of 64.7%, conceding 310 yards with a 22-for-34 performance against them. Offensively, Hawaii accumulated 325 total yards from 75 plays, averaging 4.3 yards per play. They managed just 2.1 yards per carry, finishing with 46 rushing yards on 22 attempts.
In terms of offensive productivity, the Warriors ranked 57th nationally, averaging 29.0 points per game. They amassed an average of 393.8 yards per game, ranking 62nd in the nation. The Warriors also struggled with discipline, accumulating 855 yards in penalties from 100 infractions, which put them 10th in FBS for penalties. They turned the ball over 12 times via interceptions and allowed 7 fumbles, resulting in 267 first downs. Last season, Hawaii achieved 3,778 yards through the air, averaging 290.6 passing yards per game, ranking them 8th nationally, while rushing for an average of 103.2 yards per game, totaling 1,342 yards in the season.
Defensively, Hawaii surrendered a total of 1,739 rushing yards (133.8 yards per game) and 20 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, they allowed 16 passing touchdowns along with an average of 227.2 passing yards, ranking them 84th in Division 1. Overall, they conceded 313 points, and their defense recovered 7 fumbles and registered 8 interceptions last year. The Warriors’ defense participated in 813 plays, ranking them 43rd in college football, allowing an average of 24.1 points per game, which placed them 62nd overall.
Who will prevail in this Rebel-Warrior matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Rebels -2.5
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