DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Arizona defeated Hawai'i 40–6 in a dominant performance. Arizona covered by 20.5; Game went Under by 9.5. The market closed at Arizona -13.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Arizona -18.6 - a gap of 5.1 points toward Arizona, of which 3.1 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Hawaii committed five turnovers (three interceptions, two fumbles) which led to Arizona's dominant 40-6 win. This is a critical area to address before facing Sam Houston.
Freshman QB Micah Alejado left the game in the third quarter with a right ankle injury, after a similar issue in the previous week. His status for next week is uncertain, which could force backup Luke Weaver into action.
Arizona exploited Hawaii's secondary with big plays, including a 54-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard punt return. The defense must tighten coverage and tackling to compete against Sam Houston.
Despite some competitive moments, Hawaii managed only two field goals and struggled to sustain drives, partly due to dropped passes and the turnovers. The offense needs to find rhythm and protect the ball.
Hawaii hosts Sam Houston on September 6. To bounce back, they must clean up turnovers, get healthy at QB, and shore up pass defense against a team that will test them.
At kickoff, conditions at Arizona Stadium were Clear, 81°F with winds of 1 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
81°F
| Measure | Hawai'iAway | ArizonaHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 2,968 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Bye week |
| Season total | 2,968 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 16:30 | 19:30 |
| Rest | 8 days | Season opener |
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