Hawaii rallies to beat Middle Tennessee 52-35 in Hawaii Bowl
Dru Brown threw for 274 yards and four touchdowns and Hawaii overcame an early deficit to beat Middle Tennessee 52-35 in the Hawaii Bowl on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
35
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
52
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSU | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
| HAW | 14 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 52 |
Aloha Stadium · 23,175 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | @ Liberty Flames | L 23-28 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | vs Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 51-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | L 28-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/20/26 | @ Florida International Panthers | W 26-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | vs Delaware Blue Hens | W 33-30 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 3:31 52-35
Dylan Collie 4 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 10:09 45-35
Ty Lee 13 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 1:15 45-28
Metuisela 'Unga 12 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 7:51 38-28
Dennis Andrews 10 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Field Goal 9:46 38-21
Rigoberto Sanchez 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:22 35-21
Marcus Kemp 39 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 1:41 28-21
Ty Lee 3 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 7:30 28-14
Trayvon Henderson 68 Yd Interception Return (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 11:43 21-14
Dru Brown 2 Yd Run (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 2:39 14-14
Steven Lakalaka 1 Yd Run (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 4:09 7-14
Metuisela 'Unga 18 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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Touchdown 9:46 0-14
Richie James 51 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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Touchdown 12:09 0-7
I'Tavius Mathers 20 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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HAW
1 play, 0 yards, 0:34 · End of Game
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MTSU 0:34
13 plays, 74 yards, 2:57 · Downs
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HAW 3:31
11 plays, 84 yards, 6:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:31 52-35
Dylan Collie 4 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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MTSU 10:09
3 plays, 55 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 45-35
Ty Lee 13 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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HAW 11:24
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:36 · Downs
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MTSU
5 plays, 4 yards, 1:15 · Punt
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HAW 1:15
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 45-28
Metuisela 'Unga 12 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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MTSU 7:51
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:51 38-28
Dennis Andrews 10 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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HAW 9:46
7 plays, 54 yards, 3:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:46 38-21
Rigoberto Sanchez 23 Yd Field Goal
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MTSU 13:18
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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MTSU
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:22 · End of Half
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HAW 0:22
5 plays, 55 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 35-21
Marcus Kemp 39 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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MTSU 1:41
6 plays, 82 yards, 1:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:41 28-21
Ty Lee 3 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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HAW 3:21
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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MTSU 4:59
10 plays, 42 yards, 2:31 · Downs
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MTSU 7:30
8 plays, 29 yards, 4:13 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:30 28-14
Trayvon Henderson 68 Yd Interception Return (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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HAW 11:43
8 plays, 80 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 21-14
Dru Brown 2 Yd Run (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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MTSU 0:44
6 plays, 20 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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HAW 2:39
3 plays, 45 yards, 0:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:39 14-14
Steven Lakalaka 1 Yd Run (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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MTSU 3:01
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:08 · Interception
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HAW 4:09
1 play, 18 yards, 0:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:09 7-14
Metuisela 'Unga 18 Yd pass from Dru Brown (Rigoberto Sanchez Kick)
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MTSU 4:12
2 plays, 12 yards, 0:22 · Fumble
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HAW 4:34
9 plays, 49 yards, 5:12 · Downs
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MTSU 9:46
2 plays, 70 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:46 0-14
Richie James 51 Yd pass from Brent Stockstill (Canon Rooker Kick)
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HAW 10:31
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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MTSU 12:09
4 plays, 74 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:09 0-7
I'Tavius Mathers 20 Yd Run (Canon Rooker Kick)
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HAW 13:35
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:25 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
MTSU
HAW
29
1st Downs
18
4-11
3rd down efficiency
8-16
1-3
4th down efficiency
2-4
542
Total Yards
500
432
Passing
295
30/51
Comp/Att
21/31
8.5
Yards per pass
9.5
110
Rushing
205
23
Rushing Attempts
42
4.8
Yards per rush
4.9
9-90
Penalties
11-114
3
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
23:24
Possession
36:36
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