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Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (@HawaiiFootball)

Timmy Chang (5th year) (22-29) #131
Record: 0 - 0 (0 - 0)  |  Proj: 8 - 4 (#25)  |  SOS: (#128)
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Updated Apr 5, 2026SpringOutlook: Cautiously Optimistic

Hawai'i enters the 2026 spring-to-summer transition with genuine CFP-contender buzz after ESPN's Bill Connelly projected the Warriors as the Group of Five's playoff representative — a historic ceiling for the program under fourth-year coach Timmy Chang. The program's single biggest concern is the health of QB Micah Alejado, who missed all 15 spring practices recovering from an ankle injury deemed 'a little bit worse than expected'; backup competition between Virginia transfer Bjorn Jurgensen and true freshman Maika Eugenio gave Chang optimism ('Bjorn threw the ball really well'), but the run-and-shoot's success is predicated on Alejado returning healthy for fall camp. The roster was aggressively restocked via the portal — 14 players departed including WR Jackson Harris (LSU) and QB Luke Weaver (San Jose State), but returns include CB Jaylon Edmond (Washington State/Wake Forest), S Kodi DeCambra (Oregon/UNLV), RB DeVon Rice (Kansas State), and WR Audric Harris (Washington). A Bishop Gorman pipeline fueled by associate HC Chris Brown and QB coach Chad Kapanui put 13 Gorman alumni on the spring roster, deepening the talent base. Hawai'i's Mountain West schedule carries added weight as the league reshapes following the departure of five programs to the reformed Pac-12, making the Warriors one of the conference's frontrunners to claim the league's automatic CFP bid.

Key Storylines

  • QB Micah Alejado missed all 15 spring practices with an ankle injury described as 'a little bit worse than expected' — his health heading into fall camp is the program's most critical unknown, with Bjorn Jurgensen (transfer, Virginia) and true freshman Maika Eugenio having auditioned in his place
  • ESPN's Bill Connelly projected Hawai'i as the Group of Five representative in the 12-team CFP, giving the program historically high national expectations entering 2026 under fourth-year head coach Timmy Chang
  • Hawai'i aggressively restocked via the transfer portal after 14 departures, bringing in RB DeVon Rice (Kansas State), CB Jaylon Edmond (Washington State/Wake Forest), S Kodi DeCambra (Oregon/UNLV), and WR Audric Harris (Washington) among others — roster depth is significantly upgraded
  • The loss of WR Jackson Harris to LSU leaves a major void at receiver; Pofele Ashlock, Nick Cenacle, and the newly added transfer wideouts must collectively replace his production in the run-and-shoot
  • For the fourth straight year Hawai'i completed early spring ball (Feb. 3 – Mar. 6) and transitioned into an extended strength and conditioning block — a program-defining approach under S&C coach Bobby Thomas that underpins Chang's roster development model

Injury & Availability Flags

  • QB Micah Alejado — ankle injury suffered in 2025 season opener, 'a little bit worse than expected' per Timmy Chang; missed all 15 spring practices; in weight room rehab as of late March
  • Nickelback Elijah Palmer — sidelined during spring practices; expected to participate in summer conditioning program
Hawai'i's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Hawai'i at Stanford+2
Sat 9/5Hawai'i vs UNLV+3
Sat 9/12Hawai'i vs New Mexico State-15
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/26Hawai'i at Wyoming-4.5
Sat 10/3Hawai'i vs San José State-17
Sat 10/10Hawai'i at Arizona State+12
Sat 10/17Hawai'i vs New Mexico+1
Sat 10/24Hawai'i at Northern Illinois-13
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7Hawai'i at UTEP-13
Sat 11/14Hawai'i vs North Dakota State+0.5
Sat 11/21Hawai'i at Nevada-11.5
Sat 11/28Hawai'i vs Sacramento State-16.5
Record Prediction: 8 - 4  #25
Schedule Rating:  #128
Future 2027 Schedule
Hawai'i's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/23Hawai'i vs Stanford-1.5W23–2053.5W23–20UY
Sat 8/30Hawai'i at Arizona+13.5L6–4055.5L6–40UN
Sat 9/6Hawai'i vs Sam Houston-7.0W37–2047.5W37–20OY
Sat 9/13Hawai'i vs Portland State-35.5W23–354.5W23–3UN
Sat 9/20Hawai'i vs Fresno State+2.5L21–2347.5L21–23UY
Sat 9/27Hawai'i at Air Force+7.0W44–3552.5W44–35OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/11Hawai'i vs Utah State+1.5W44–2657.5W44–26OY
Sat 10/18Hawai'i at Colorado State+2.5W31–1953.5W31–19UY
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1Hawai'i at San José State+2.5L38–4555.5L38–45ON
Sat 11/8Hawai'i vs San Diego State+6.5W38–648.5W38–6UY
— Bye Week —
Fri 11/21Hawai'i at UNLV+2.5L10–3864.5L10–38UN
Sat 11/29Hawai'i vs Wyoming-8.5W27–745.0W27–7UY
Wed 12/24Hawai'i vs California-1.5W35–3150.5W35–31OY
2025 Schedule Rating:  #112
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (MWC: 5 - 3)
Spread Record 9 - 4 - 0 | O/U 5 - 8
Opponents: 0 Elite, 1 Good, 3 Avg, 1 Bad, 7 Poor
Reg Season Opponents: 0 Elite, 0 Good, 2 Avg, 3 Bad, 6 Poor

Show Past Schedules
2026 class: 159 points   #125
2025 class: 119 points   #132
2024 class: 141 points   #114
2023 class: 115 points   #101
2022 class: 95 points   #97

Average Class Ranking:   #114
Average Recruiting Points: 126

Four Year Crootin Profile
Consistent Poor G5
4 Year Class:  #121 - Best:  #101 Worst:  #132



CFB Crootin Averages
Mountain West Class: 168  #104
Group of 5 Class: 169  #101
FBS Class: 198  #70


2021 class: 110 points   #118
2020 class: 135 points   #112
2019 class: 130 points   #96
2018 class: 138 points   #88
2017 class: 134 points   #84

Average Class Ranking:   #100
Average Recruiting Points: 129
 
Transfer Portal Classes
2026 Portal Class  #113 - 18 players, 84 Avg
2025 Portal Class  #127 - 15 players, 82 Avg
2024 Portal Class  #125 - 6 players, 85 Avg
2023 Portal Class  #110 - 8 players, 0 Avg
Transfer Portal Classes
Transfer Portal Classes
2022 Portal Class  #81 - 14 players, 83 Avg
2021 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2020 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
2019 Portal Class NR - players, 0 Avg
Offensive Coordinator Anthony Arceneaux (in his first season) #67
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Micah Alejado28543066%31062497.2
Tama Uiliata1250%340017.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Cam Barfield8037144.641
Micah Alejado8110511.330
Devon Rice (Tr)269433.613
Tama Uiliata2804.06
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Pofele Ashlock76827810.947
Cam Barfield2725739.559
Tama Uiliata2823108.330
Devon Tauaefa1410707.634
(Tr) - new transfer in 2026

Defensive Coordinator Dennis Thurman (been DC for 3 years) #102
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jamih Otis543040
Elijah Palmer5170010
Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina378430
Wynden Ho'Ohuli242011
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina378430
Luther McCoy183240
Noah Wily11100
Jamih Otis543040
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Elijah Palmer5170010
Matagi Thompson160003
Caleb Brown (Tr)20001
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 62%  #86
Offense Returning Production: 77%  #47
Defense Returning Production: 46%  #122
Hawai'i's Official Roster

Transfer Portal
2026 Portal Class  #113
18 Commits, 83.9 Avg Rating
27% of 2026 Roster from Portal, 19% TY
Team Talent
2026 Talent Rating: 439.00  #118
Offense Talent  #123 | Defense Talent  #106
2025  #125 | 2024  #113 | 2023  #129 | 2022  #104


2026 - 2023 Records
2026 Record: 0 - 0
2026 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0

2025 Record: 9 - 4
2025 Conf Record: 5 - 3
Spread: 9 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 8

2024 Record: 5 - 7
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 4
Spread: 6 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 5 - 7

2023 Record: 5 - 8
2023 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 8 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7

Four Year Record: 19 - 19
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 20 - 17 - 1
Four Year Conference Record: 11 - 12
2022 - 2019 Records
2022 Record: 3 - 10
2022 Conf Record: 2 - 6
Spread: 8 - 4 - 0 | Totals: 4 - 9

2021 Record: 6 - 7
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 5 - 7 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 7

2020 Record: 5 - 4
2020 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 4 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 2 - 7

2019 Record: 10 - 5
2019 Conf Record: 5 - 4
Spread: 8 - 7 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 6

Eight Year Record: 43 - 45
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 45 - 40 - 2
Eight Year Conference Record: 28 - 31

Hawai'i Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2025I Bowl Hawai'i vs California-1.550.5W 35 - 31
2020Mexico Bowl Hawai'i vs Houston+7.060.5W 28 - 14
2019I Bowl Hawai'i vs BYU+3.065.5W 38 - 34
2018I Bowl Hawai'i vs Louisiana Tech+2.060.5L 14 - 31
2016I Bowl Hawai'i vs Middle Tennessee+4.570.0W 52 - 35
Power Ranking Stats (2025)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent FP
2025.18 (62)1.34 (27)41% (88)3.77 (61)29.9 (49)45%60%.17 (74)1.29 (87)42% (70)3.35 (39)28.9 (74)
 Teams                  Offense PPAOffense ExplOffense SuccessOffense Pts Per OppAvg Start FP3rd Down %4th Down %Defense PPADefense ExplDefense SuccessDefense Pts Per OppOpponent FP
2024.17 (82)1.17 (120)44% (52)3.81 (81)25.6 (130)37%55%.19 (81)1.19 (35)42% (71)4.15 (103)29.4 (79)



More Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20251331:5720.545%60%7.765.81.31.24.82.23
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDs
20241230:1920.837%55%870.31.60.95.72.31



Overall Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2025 Offense13293125.841.2% (88)3.77 (61)1.3203951052913.737% (133)62% (3)38% (118)44% (49)12% (15).18 (62)
2025 Defense1324.11735.441.7% (70)3.35 (39)1.2 - - - - - 46% (22)52% (112)43% (74)41% (60)16% (61).17 (74)
 Teams                  GamesPPGHomeRoadSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun Rate  Pass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
2024 Offense1222.327.115.644.2% (52)3.81 (81)1.621367992683.636% (134)64% (1)46% (45)44% (50)19% (117).17 (82)
2024 Defense122619.63542% (71)4.15 (103)0.9 - - - - - 50% (57)50% (79)45% (85)40% (58)16% (74).19 (81)



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
2025 Offense1337% (133)38% (118)28.1104.73.78 (122).02 (118)2.8 (96)59% (131)7% (11)0.91 (91)
2025 Defense1346% (22)43% (74) - - - - .1 (67)3.21 (120)81% (123)9% (77)0.97 (77)
 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
2024 Offense1236% (134)46% (45)27.8993.67 (131).13 (68)3.29 (26)80% (23)11% (88)0.83 (124)
2024 Defense1250% (57)45% (85) - - - - .16 (90)3.27 (108)79% (103)10% (74)0.97 (62)



Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2025 Offense1362% (3)44% (49)26.941.5290.6710.830 (14)12 (127).31 (47)1.6 (61)34% (113)33% (29).37 (41)5% (39)2.2 (18)
2025 Defense1352% (112)41% (60) - - - - - - 8 (55).26 (75)1.6 (79)34% (31)31% (87).43 (125)7% (43)2.2 (121)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs     Ints     PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
2024 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)
2024 Defense1250% (79)40% (58) - - - - - - 6 (109).22 (58)1.4 (19)31% (82)30% (63).31 (72)6% (73)1.8 (13)




Overall

Team Info

Power #83SP+ #84
Coaching staff Rank  #123

2025 Record

9 - 4
MWC 5 - 3

Vs Spread9 - 4 - 0Totals5 - 8
One Score Games '25: (0-0)(0-0 under T.C.)

5 Year Profile

Consistent Poor G5

'26 Profile

Remains Poor G5
Performance #96
Special Teams #44

Returning Production

From 2025

51% #126
25 QB Micah Alejado returns (New OC)
Offense 77% #47
Defense 46% #122
Returning Starters: 9 (Off: 6) - (Def: 3)
Proj Portal Starters: 3 (Off: 0) - (Def: 3)
Exp'd Depth: 6 (Off: 3) - (Def: 3)
OL Prod: 65% #542 starters, 1 exp'd depth
OL Snaps: 2,291  #93From Portal: 10 #118
Rush Prod: 40% #107
Rec Prod: 46% #106
Front Seven: 49% #109
Secondary: 41% #123

Roster

Talent Info

Talent #118
Blue Chips (0%) #103
Portal Class  #11318 players (84 Avg)
Crootin '26 Class  #1254 YR Class Rating #121

Talent Profile

Consistent Poor G5
27% of Roster from Portal, 19% TY
43% of '26 Roster are New (Fr + Portals)

(OC) Anthony Arceneaux 1

 #67

(DC) Dennis Thurman 3

 #102

2026 Schedule

Information

SOS #128

Hawai'i plays 4 opps off a byeSJSU & UNM & NDSU & SAC
OppsElite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 7
2025 Record: 9 - 4 (9 - 4 - 0) (MWC: 5 - 3)
2024 Record: 5 - 7 (6 - 5 - 1) (MWC: 3 - 4)

Win History

Past 5 years 5.4

Avg under Timmy C 5.5
4 Yr Record (19 - 19)
8 Yr Record (43 - 45)

Notes

Live Team Notes

Vibes: Chang great job LY 9-4 but road rec 4-18
QB Alejado is back, great Fr season, a top G6 QB
RB Barfield (#2 LY) back, depth is ? right now
WR lost a lot, Ashlock big/good, Uiliata good as Fr
OL a big ? 2/3 starters back, have depth though
Def was OK LY but lost a lot, not much portal help
DL added 4, maybe FCS guys hit? 4 have exp
DBs strength of Def, Palmer good CB, 2 good S

Roster Experience

Snaps & Starter Info

Snaps Returning

10,262 (51%) #111

81%of Snaps by Upperclass
Offense: 5,466 #101
Defense: 4,796 #114
Players with Starting Exp (18) 9 on Off, 9 on Def

Upperclass

Starters 8 of 22 (36.4%)2-Deep 13 of 44 (29.5%)
Senior/Gr starters: 7 (31.8%) (Off: 5, Def: 2)
Upperclass Two-Deep: 13 of 44 (29.5%)
Upperclass on Roster: 43.3%(45 of 104)

Portals

Top '26 Incoming Portals

Tre' Griffiths (WR)3★ (.85)
Khalil Walker (IOL)3★ (.85)
Ozzy Pollard (DL)3★ (.85)
Jeremiah Hughes (CB)3★ (.84)
Lipe Moala (IOL)3★ (.84)
Devin Alves (WR)3★ (.83)
DeVon Rice (RB)3★ (.83)
Kodi DeCambra (S)4★ (.00)

Top Players

Top Performers on Roster

Elijah Palmer (CB)2 Int, 10 Pd
Micah Alejado (QB)3106 Yds, 24 TD
Cam Barfield (RB)371 Yds, 4 TD
Pofele Ashlock (WR)827 Yds, 8 TD
Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina (DE)37 Tac, 8 TFL
Ethan Spencer (C)C Block Grade
Tama Uiliata (WR)231 Yds, 0 TD
Geoffrey Speight (DT)0 Tac, 0 TFL (*FCS TR)

Recruits

Top '26 Incoming Recruits

Andrew Price (OT)3★ (.86)
Marquis Richardson (S)3★ (.85)
Jahren Altura (ATH)3★ (.85)
Kydel Stone (CB)3★ (.85)
Maika Eugenio (QB)3★ (.84)
Christian Tupuola (ATH)3★ (.84)
Cooper Troy (IOL)3★ (.84)
Vai Fanuaea (TE)3★ (.84)

Overall

Four Year Ratings Profile

#123 #96 #86 #84

Offense

Four Year Ratings Profile

#111 #77 #86 #65

Defense

Four Year Ratings Profile

#121 #79 #83 #96
 

Offense

2025 Ratings

Power #61SP+ #68
Profile:Very Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 38%
Off Success #88
Off Expl #27
Run Success #118
Run Expl #91
Pass Success #49
Pass Expl #61

OLine

Run Blk #107Pass Blk #105
OL Yds #96
Stuff Rate #99

Misc

Poss Time #383 & Out #32
Scoring Zone Off #61
TO's #37

Defense

2025 Ratings

Power #99SP+ #93
Def Success #70
Def Expl #87
Run Success #74
Run Expl #77
Pass Success #60
Pass Expl #79

Misc

Havoc #61
Stop Rate #62
3 & Out #40
Pass Rush #34
Cov #56
Run Def #121
Tackle #130
Scoring Zone Def #39
TO's #92

Scoring

Overall: 29 - 24 (4.9)

Home: 31 - 17 (14)Road: 26 - 35 (-9.6)

Net Efficiency

Overall #70

Pts Per Drive

Offense PPD #37Defense PPD #53

Pts Per Play

Offense PPP #68Defense PPP #73

(OC) Anthony Arceneaux 1

 #67

(DC) Dennis Thurman 3

 #102

Records

4 Yr Record19 - 19

20259 - 420245 - 7

Offense

Four Year Offense Pts Per Play

#114 #98 #121 #68

Defense

Four Year Defense Pts Per Play

#123 #123 #74 #73

Overall

Four Year Net Pts Per Play

#126 #120 #97 #70