Hawaii kicked off the 2025 season with an exhilarating 23-20 victory over Stanford, marking a significant moment in college football. This win not only ended Hawaii’s nine-game losing streak against Power Four teams but also showcased their resilience and determination on August 24, 2025.
- Hawaii wins 23-20 against Stanford.
- Kansei Matsuzawa kicks game-winning field goal.
- Micah Alejado throws for 210 yards.
- Stanford's Micah Ford rushes for 113 yards.
- Hawaii ends nine-game Power Four losing streak.
- Stanford loses sixth consecutive road game.
The Rainbow Warriors’ kicker, Kansei Matsuzawa, clinched the game with a 38-yard field goal as time expired, providing a thrilling finish to the Week 0 action. With this victory, Hawaii aims to build momentum as they look forward to the rest of the season.
Hawaii’s quarterback Micah Alejado stood out with 210 passing yards and two touchdowns, despite an ankle injury during the game. This raises the question: Can Alejado maintain this level of performance throughout the season? Meanwhile, Stanford’s Micah Ford made headlines with a rushing touchdown, a notable achievement considering the team’s struggles last season.
- Hawaii’s victory over Stanford ends a four-game losing streak against them.
- Stanford has now lost six consecutive road games, the worst streak since 2002.
- Alejado connected with eight different receivers, showcasing Hawaii’s diverse offensive strategy.
- Hawaii improved to 22-5 in their last 27 season openers.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Hawaii to see if they can build on this momentum. Will they continue to surprise in upcoming matchups? Fans won’t want to miss the action.
