There were no secrets going into the day for Hawaii football. Sitting at 6 wins this season and suffering on a 4-game losing streak, the Warriors needed one more win to become bowl eligible due to playing 13 regular season games. With a home game vs. UNLV and a season-concluding road game at San Diego State the two remaining regular season games, most would consider the home contest Hawaii’s last realistic chance at clinching a bowl berth (Yes, I’m aware the Rebels beat the Aztecs just last week).
There needed to be a sense of urgency from the Warriors, but it certainly didn’t show early on vs.