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Hawaii-BYU rivalry features nightmarish games for Detmer, Cougars at Aloha Stadium

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Associated Press

HONOLULU — Gentle sea breezes. Golden beaches. Soothing waves. Swaying palm trees.

Yes, Hawaii is like paradise.

But for the BYU football program, Hawaii is also known as a place where dreams and celebrations can be ruined. Or come close to being ruined.

As the Cougars renew an old rivalry with the Rainbow Warriors Saturday (7 p.m., MST, CBSSN), offensive coordinator Ty Detmer knows all about that as he returns to Aloha Stadium.

“It will be good memories being back and playing in that stadium,” he said. “But it will also bring up some nightmares, too, probably.