From a neutral perspective, Hawaii vs. San Diego State appeared to be the game of the week in the Mountain West. Yes, the television decision makers disagreed, relegating the contest local providers, but Warriors-Aztecs was the matchup that decided the West Division in 2019.
One year can make quite a difference, it seems.
The game started off in sluggish fashion, with both teams trading punts on their first three drives. The longest drive during that span came from San Diego State, amassing 38 yards. Not exactly a shootout. Hawaii’s defense was holding up early on against the Aztec rushing attack through most of the first quarter.