McDonald's 6 TD passes help Hawaii beat Navy 59-41
Cole McDonald threw for 428 yards and six touchdowns on 30-of-41 passing and Hawaii used a quick start en route to a 59-41 win over Navy on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Navy Midshipmen
41
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVY | 0 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 41 |
| HAW | 14 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 59 |
Aloha Stadium · 29,702 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Temple Owls | W 42-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 13-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs North Texas Mean Green | L 39-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UTSA Roadrunners | L 34-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 34-26 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:46 41-59
Zach Abey 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:45 35-59
John Ursua 9 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 11:05 35-52
JoJo Ward 75 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 12:06 35-45
Tre Walker 19 Yd pass from Malcolm Perry (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 14:07 28-45
Cedric Byrd 31 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 6:35 28-38
Zach Abey 7 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 8:08 21-38
Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 14-38
Ryan Meskell 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:02 14-35
Malcolm Perry 75 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 4:17 7-35
John Ursua 50 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 6:52 7-28
Zach Abey 3 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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Touchdown 11:08 0-28
Maxwell Hendrie 19 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 13:18 0-21
JoJo Ward 34 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 3:13 0-14
Fred Holly III 1 Yd Run (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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Touchdown 9:12 0-7
Cedric Byrd 7 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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HAW
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:45 · End of Game
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NAVY 2:46
11 plays, 75 yards, 1:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:46 41-59
Zach Abey 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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HAW 4:45
9 plays, 60 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 35-59
John Ursua 9 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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NAVY 9:11
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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HAW 11:05
2 plays, 78 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:05 35-52
JoJo Ward 75 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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NAVY 12:06
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:06 35-45
Tre Walker 19 Yd pass from Malcolm Perry (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HAW 14:07
7 plays, 71 yards, 2:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:07 28-45
Cedric Byrd 31 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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NAVY 1:18
5 plays, 2 yards, 3:41 · Punt
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HAW 4:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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NAVY 6:35
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:35 28-38
Zach Abey 7 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HAW 7:33
2 plays, -13 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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NAVY 8:08
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:08 21-38
Zach Abey 1 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HAW 15:00
12 plays, 71 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal
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NAVY 4:02
1 play, 75 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 14-38
Ryan Meskell 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:02 14-35
Malcolm Perry 75 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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HAW 4:17
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:17 7-35
John Ursua 50 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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NAVY 6:52
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 7-28
Zach Abey 3 Yd Run (Bennett Moehring Kick)
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NAVY 11:08
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:10 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:08 0-28
Maxwell Hendrie 19 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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HAW 13:18
4 plays, 40 yards, 1:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:18 0-21
JoJo Ward 34 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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NAVY 14:55
7 plays, 15 yards, 3:18 · Downs
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HAW 3:13
10 plays, 71 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:13 0-14
Fred Holly III 1 Yd Run (Ryan Meskell Kick)
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NAVY 7:13
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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HAW 9:12
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:12 0-7
Cedric Byrd 7 Yd pass from Cole McDonald (Ryan Meskell Kick)
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
NAVY
HAW
19
1st Downs
25
5-12
3rd down efficiency
7-12
2-3
4th down efficiency
3-3
411
Total Yards
522
85
Passing
436
6/13
Comp/Att
31/42
6.5
Yards per pass
10.4
326
Rushing
86
49
Rushing Attempts
28
6.7
Yards per rush
3.1
2-18
Penalties
1-5
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:23
Possession
30:37
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