Portland State at Hawai'i - 2025 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 13th 2025 (11:59 PM EDT)
Hawai'i -35.5 (54.5) (0)  Open: -38.5
Hawai'i 23 - Portland State: 3

 
Vikings (0 - 2) (1 - 1 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 2 - 46 (2 - 46 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
HAW 2nd straight Home Game
PRST coming off BYE
Our Line: -2  (SP+ HAW -2)

HAW Win prob: 98% | Cover: 46%
Rainbow Warriors (9 - 4) (9 - 4 - 0)
Coach Timmy Chang (13 - 25)
Avg Score : 29 - 24 (31 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.5 - 4.5 (#42)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
 
Portland State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Portland State at BYU+43.561.5L 0 - 69ON
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/13 Portland State at Hawai'i+35.554.5L 3 - 23UY

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:

Predictions for Portland State's Schedule
Hawai'i's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23 Hawai'i vs Stanford-1.553.5W 23 - 20UY
Sat 8/30 Hawai'i at Arizona+13.555.5L 6 - 40UN
Sat 9/6 Hawai'i vs Sam Houston-7.047.5W 37 - 20OY
Sat 9/13 Hawai'i vs Portland State-35.554.5W 23 - 3UN
Sat 9/20 Hawai'i vs Fresno State+2.547.5L 21 - 23UY
Sat 9/27 Hawai'i at Air Force+7.052.5W 44 - 35OY
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Hawai'i vs Utah State+1.557.5W 44 - 26OY
Sat 10/18 Hawai'i at Colorado State+2.553.5W 31 - 19UY
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Hawai'i at San José State+2.555.5L 38 - 45ON
Sat 11/8 Hawai'i vs San Diego State+6.548.5W 38 - 6UY
BYE WEEK
Fri 11/21 Hawai'i at UNLV+2.564.5L 10 - 38UN
Sat 11/29 Hawai'i vs Wyoming-8.545.0W 27 - 7UY
Wed 12/24 Hawai'i vs California-1.550.5W 35 - 31OY

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 7, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 6, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Hawai'i's Schedule
Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
PRST0%1.50%000%000%460%0%0000
HAW#82 (.17)44% (52)2946% (45)3.29 (26)9944% (50)2683.81 (81)#81 (.19)42% (71)24.145% (85)40% (58)4.15 (103)70.31.60.9
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
PRST0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
HAW0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PRST Offense21.51.50%00000000%0%0%0%0%
HAW Defense1224.11742%4.150.9 - - - - - 50%50%45%40%16%.19
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
PRST Defense246460%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
HAW Offense12293144.2%3.811.621367992683.636%64%46%44%19%.17

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Portland State20:000NAN%0%0000000100
Hawai'i1230:1920.837%55%870.31.60.95.72.3125.6
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
PRST Offense20%0%000000%0%0
HAW Defense1250% (57)45% (85) - - - - .16 (90)3.27 (108)79% (103)10% (74)0.97 (62)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
PRST Defense20%0% - - - - 00%0%0
HAW Offense1236% (134)46% (45)27.8993.67 (131).13 (68)3.29 (26)80% (23)11% (88)0.83 (124)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PRST Offense20%0%000000000%0%0%0
HAW Defense1250% (79)40% (58) - - - - - - 6 (109).22 (58)1.4 (19)31% (82)30% (63).31 (72)6% (73)1.8 (13)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
PRST Defense20%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
HAW Offense1264% (1)44% (50)23.840.1268.26.711.325 (31)15 (123).21 (92)1.4 (130)32% (80)33% (49).31 (81)8% (127)2 (94)

Portland State's Power Ratings
Portland State's Power Rating: NR
Portland State's Offense Rating: NR
Portland State's Defense Rating: NR
2025 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Portland State's 2025 Expected Record: -
Portland State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Portland State's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Portland State's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big Sky Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76

Power Ratings Matchup
Portland State:    Hawai'i: -1.87

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Portland State:    Hawai'i: 1.7




Hawai'i's Power Ratings
Hawai'i's Power Rating: -1.87  #104
Hawai'i's Offense Rating: 7.60  #105
Hawai'i's Defense Rating: 18.04  #97
2025 Talent Rating: 454.00  #125
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #101
Hawai'i's 2025 Expected Record: 8.5 - 4.5
Hawai'i's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.7  #68
Hawai'i's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.3  #66
Hawai'i's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.3  #69

Average Talent
Average Mountain West Talent Rating is 500.89
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76


Portland State Scoring
Offense: 1.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 1.5
Defense: 46 PPG
Defense on Road: 46

Portland State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Over/Under Record: 1 - 1
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Hawai'i 38
Portland State 11


Projected Total Points: 49
Hawai'i Scoring
Offense: 29 PPG
Offense at Home: 31
Defense: 24.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 17

Hawai'i's 2025 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 9 - 4 - 0
Over/Under Record: 5 - 8
Record at home: 7 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 7 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 4 - 1 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202509/13Hawai'i23Portland State3Hawai'i -35.5Portland State54.5Under
202109/04Hawai'i49Portland State35Hawai'i -26.0Portland State57.5Over
200009/08Hawai'i20Portland State45
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Hawai'i201 Overs
Portland State121 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 10 - 20 - 20 - 0
Road Teams1 - 22 - 00 - 02 - 0

(#) PRST at (#104) HAW
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatPRSTHAW
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNR #104
SP+SP+NR #68
Perf GradeGradeNR #96
OffenseOffNR #96
DefenseDefNR #93
Spec TeamsSTNR #44
TalentTalNR #125
Blue ChipsBC%NR #101
Hawai'i Notes
(10/19) Great W @ CSU, Alejado another 300+. Bowling
(10/19) Great job by Chang & staff, 6-2 and bowling
(10/9) Def played hard vs Fresno, good bounce back W AFA
(9/24) QB Alejado playing hurt and looks defeated
(8/23) Def top 5 tacklers return from 2024
(8/1) QB M. Alejado fun find late LY, but vs bad teams
(8/1) Front 7 are strength of defense, DL improved?
(8/1) Chang is 2-15 on the road & road sched rough
(8/1) 1/2 schedule by Sept 27 when at Air Force, yikes
(6/14) WR good, Ashlock & Cenacle back. Have depth
(4/7) RB no used much, JAGs at best
(4/7) Portal WR Harris (Stan) may take #2 job
Hawai'i Injury Report
Portland State on Offense
CategoryCat
PRST OffHAW Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNR #93
SuccessSucNR #71
ExplosiveExpNR #35
PPAPPANR #81
PowerPwrNR #97
SP+SP+NR #69
Pts POPPONR #103
HavocHavNR #74
Portland State Run Game
CategoryCat
PRST OffHAW Def
Run GameRunNR #121
Run SuccessRSucNR #85
Run ExplRExpNR #62
PPAExpNR #90
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNR #108
Stuff RateStuffNR #96
TackleTak -  #130
Portland State Pass Game
CategoryCat
PRST OffHAW Def
Pass GamePassNR #56
Pass SuccessPSucNR #58
Pass ExplPExlNR #19
PPAExpNR #58
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNR #34
F7 HavocF7NR #74
DB HavocDBNR #73
Hawai'i on Offense
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 38%
CategoryCatHAW OffPRST Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerf #96NR
SuccessSuc #52NR
ExplosiveExp #120NR
PPAPPA #82NR
PowerPwr #105NR
SP+SP+ #66NR
Pts POPPO #81NR
HavocHav #117NR
Hawai'i Run Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 38%
CategoryCat
HAW OffPRST Def
Run GameRun #105NR
Run SuccessRSuc #45NR
Run ExplRExp #124NR
PPAExp #68NR
Run BlockR Blk #107 -
OL YdsOLY #26NR
Stuff RateStuff #59NR
TackleTak - NR
Hawai'i Pass Game
Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 38%
CategoryCatHAW OffPRST Def
Pass GamePass #38NR
Pass SuccessPSuc #50NR
Pass ExplPExl #130NR
PPAExp #92NR
Pass Block/RushP Blk #105NR
F7 HavocF7 #88NR
DB HavocDB #127NR
Program Comparison
HAW 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

PRST 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Rematch from Week 3
Hawai'i -35.5 (54.5)
Hawai'i won vs Portland State this year (23-3)

Previous Matchups
Hawai'i beat Portland State last year (23-3)

  
PRST's OC ()
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
John-Keawe Sagapolutele (Tr)14826157%16234166.2
CJ Jordan81457%58004.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Terence Loville93704.116
John-Keawe Sagapolutele (Tr)323201.012
Jacques Badolato-Birdsell122802.318
Chance Miller21909.510
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Terence Loville33517115.754
Zachary Dodson-Green3629018.142
Jaylen Lynch20250112.544
Chance Miller686014.331

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PRST's DC ()
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaxson Helmstetler150000
Aedan Seiuli120000
Dionte Thornton (Tr)100002
Slade Shufelt30000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jayden Brannan21100
Jaxson Helmstetler150000
Aedan Seiuli120000
Dionte Thornton (Tr)100002
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Dionte Thornton (Tr)100002
Jaxson Helmstetler150000
Aedan Seiuli120000

HAW's OC Timmy Chang (in his second season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Micah Alejado28543066%31062497.2
Luke Weaver6310560%628636.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Landon Sims12255934.643
Cam Barfield8037144.641
Micah Alejado8110511.330
Christian Vaughn199705.114
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jackson Harris (Tr)499631219.778
Pofele Ashlock76827810.947
Brandon White (Tr)38399210.546
Karsyn Pupunu3330609.322

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HAW's DC Dennis Thurman (in his second season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Peter Manuma733117
Jamih Otis543040
Jalen Smith543102
Elijah Palmer5170010
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jackie Johnson III288730
De'jon Benton (Tr)299670
Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina378430
Qwyn Williams (Tr)285320
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Palmer5170010
Peter Manuma733117
Virdel Edwards311006