- Matchup: Hawaii Warriors vs. Stanford Cardinal
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Venue: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Cardinal favored by 5.5 points
- Total Points Line: 48.5
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The Hawaii Warriors, who concluded last season with a 9-4 record, are set to face off against the Stanford Cardinal (4-8 last season) at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Hawaii enters the game as 5.5-point underdogs, with the over/under established at 48.5.
Last season, the Hawaii Warriors achieved a 9-4 record. In their final game, they triumphed over the California Golden Bears, winning 35-31. The Warriors executed 23 rushing plays for 93 yards, averaging 4.0 yards per carry. They amassed a total of 395 yards over 72 offensive plays. Hawaii’s defense yielded 28 completions on 39 passes for 336 yards, resulting in a completion rate of 71.8%. On the ground, they allowed 144 yards from 28 carries, averaging 5.1 yards per run.
On the offensive end, the Warriors averaged 29.0 points per game while rushing for 103.2 yards per game, ranking 128th in Division I. Over the previous season, they totaled 5,119 yards, with 30 touchdowns from passing and 8 from rushing. Hawaii achieved 267 first downs but faced 100 penalties costing them 855 yards, alongside 18 turnovers.
The Warriors ranked 62nd nationally in points allowed, conceding an average of 24.1 points per game. They permitted opponents an average of 4.2 yards per rush, totaling 133.8 rushing yards allowed per game last season. Across 13 games, they surrendered a total of 1,739 rushing yards. They also allowed 2,954 passing yards, ranking 91st in the nation, giving up an average of 227.2 passing yards per game alongside a completion rate of 59.4%. The overall total of 361.0 yards per game allowed placed them 61st in Division I, permitting 16 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns.
The Stanford Cardinal concluded their last season with a 4-8 record. Their most recent game resulted in a significant loss, 49-20, to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. During that contest, the Cardinal defense allowed 38 rushing attempts for 187 yards (4.9 yards per carry). The secondary struggled as they yielded a 63.9% completion rate on 23 completions from 36 attempts, totaling 337 yards. Meanwhile, Stanford managed 312 total yards, executing 70 plays with an average of 4.5 yards per play. Their rushing game was limited to 2.9 yards per carry, totaling 86 yards from 30 carries.
In terms of scoring, the Cardinal ranked 123rd in Division I, averaging just 18.8 points per game. Stanford averaged 306.5 yards per game, positioning them 125th nationally. The offense incurred 640 yards in penalties over 72 infractions, ranking 85th in the nation in this category. They committed 12 interceptions and lost 5 fumbles, generating 209 first downs. Stanford accumulated 2,664 passing yards last season, averaging 222.0 passing yards per game, ranking them 73rd in college football, alongside a meager 84.5 rushing yards per game with a total of 1,014 rushing yards.
Defensively, Stanford allowed 1,432 rushing yards (119.3 yards per game) and 17 rushing touchdowns last year. Through the air, they conceded 22 touchdowns along with 288.9 passing yards per game, which placed them at 136th nationally with 350 points allowed over the season. The defense recorded 10 fumbles and intercepted 4 passes. They were involved in 826 defensive plays, ranking 55th across the nation while allowing an average of 29.2 points per game, placing them 96th in Division I.
Who will seize the victory in this exciting matchup between the Warriors and Cardinal?
Selection: Back the Cardinal -5.5
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