Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -4.9. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors enters the season with a power rating of -4.9, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors head to Stanford next in Week 0. In 2025, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors went 8-4 overall, 8-4 against the spread, and 4-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors Power Rating of -4.9 is 5.1 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors have logged 4,802 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 37,264 miles, ranking 1st heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | Stanford | 2,401 mi | 4,802 mi |
| Week 1 | UNLV | Home | 4,802 mi |
| Week 2 | New Mexico State | Home | 4,802 mi |
| Week 3 | — | Bye | |
| Week 4 | Wyoming | 3,325 mi | 11,453 mi |
| Week 5 | San José State | Home | 11,453 mi |
| Week 6 | Arizona State | 2,916 mi | 17,286 mi |
| Week 7 | New Mexico | Home | 17,286 mi |
| Week 8 | Northern Illinois | 4,194 mi | 25,674 mi |
| Week 9 | — | Bye | |
| Week 10 | UTEP | 3,228 mi | 32,131 mi |
| Week 11 | North Dakota State | Home | 32,131 mi |
| Week 12 | Nevada | 2,567 mi | 37,264 mi |
| Week 13 | Sacramento State | Home | 37,264 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Alejado returns as the Mountain West Freshman of the Year, having averaged 282.4 passing yards per game with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions. His quick decision-making and command of the Spread N' Shred system make him a legitimate threat to lead the conference in passing again. The offense is built around his ability to distribute the ball to a deep receiver corps, and his experience should prevent any regression.
Hawai'i returns only three starters on defense after losing two all-league defensive linemen and linebacker Jamih Otis to a torn ACL. The unit ranked sixth in the conference in total defense last season, and now must rely on end Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina (eight tackles for loss) and senior linebacker Wynden Ho'ohuli to lead a largely unproven group. The secondary has depth but only one returning starter, making early-season cohesion critical.
Hawai'i hosts three other Mountain West contenders: UNLV, New Mexico, and North Dakota State. The Rainbow Warriors have a real home-field edge, and those games could be the difference between a conference title and a middle-of-the-pack finish. The team's travel demands are extreme (nearly 30,000 miles for the season), so protecting home turf is essential.
Slot receiver Pofele Ashlock is a fourth-year starter averaging 73 catches and 763 yards per season, and Washington transfer Audric Harris adds a potential breakout threat. However, the outside receiver spots are less established, and the running back group is led by Cam Barfield (80 carries, 371 yards in 2025) with Kansas State transfer DeVon Rice as backup. The offensive line returns three starters, including center Ethan Spencer and right tackle Dean Briski, which should help the run game and pass protection.
Sean Olvera-Harle takes over for All-America placekicker Kansei Matsuzawa after serving as the kickoff specialist last season. The punter battle is unsettled, with Texas transfer Gehrig Heil competing for the job. Cam Barfield was second-team All-MWC as a return specialist, giving the unit a proven weapon in the return game, but the kicking game is a significant unknown.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -4.9, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors's home field advantage rating is 3.8 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors travels 37,264 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 1st heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -4.9.
