Injuries have been another factor.
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 14 of the 22 players who were projected as starters at the beginning of the season have missed games.
Last week at Nevada, Hawaii jumped to a 17-0 lead but fell apart when quarterback Max Witteck was sacked five times and threw three interceptions.
Chow's players know his job is in jeopardy.
"It kills me," said Dylan Collie. "I love that man."
• One week after Utah State beat Boise State, 52-26, San Diego State routed the Aggies, 48-14. How does it happen? Aztecs coach Rocky Long knows: "It's totally the turnovers.