Maiava throws pair of touchdown passes in UNLV's 44-20 win over Hawaii
— Jayden Maiava threw for two touchdowns and UNLV beat Hawaii 44-20 on Saturday in a Mountain West opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors
20
UNLV Rebels
44
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAW | 0 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
| UNLV | 7 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 44 |
Allegiant Stadium · 25,328 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | @ Northern Illinois Huskies | W 56-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs New Mexico Lobos | L 10-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Arizona State Sun Devils | L 12-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs San José State Spartans | L 16-20 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Wyoming Cowboys | L 10-27 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:37 20-44
Donavyn Lester 22 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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Touchdown 8:18 20-37
Jacob De Jesus 3 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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Touchdown 12:47 20-30
Alex Perry 38 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Field Goal 14:29 13-30
Jose Pizano 48 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:07 13-27
Matthew Shipley 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:17 10-27
Courtney Reese 21 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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Touchdown 11:45 10-20
Steven McBride 51 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:45 3-20
Courtney Reese 4 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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Field Goal 4:56 3-13
Jose Pizano 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:00 3-10
Matthew Shipley 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:27 0-10
Jose Pizano 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:04 0-7
Vincent Davis Jr. 16 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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UNLV
4 plays, 10 yards, 1:27 · End of Game
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HAW 1:27
9 plays, 74 yards, 4:10 · Interception
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UNLV 5:37
2 plays, 50 yards, 0:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:37 20-44
Donavyn Lester 22 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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HAW 5:57
3 plays, -10 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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UNLV 8:18
10 plays, 80 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:18 20-37
Jacob De Jesus 3 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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HAW 12:47
4 plays, 80 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:47 20-30
Alex Perry 38 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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UNLV 14:29
11 plays, 45 yards, 5:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:29 13-30
Jose Pizano 48 Yd Field Goal
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HAW 5:07
6 plays, 64 yards, 3:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:07 13-27
Matthew Shipley 34 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 8:17
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:17 10-27
Courtney Reese 21 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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HAW 11:45
1 play, 51 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:45 10-20
Steven McBride 51 Yd pass from Brayden Schager (Matthew Shipley Kick)
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UNLV 11:53
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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HAW 13:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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HAW
5 plays, 12 yards, 4:56 · Punt
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UNLV 0:45
4 plays, 30 yards, 4:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:45 3-20
Courtney Reese 4 Yd Run (Jose Pizano Kick)
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HAW 4:56
6 plays, 5 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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UNLV 4:56
13 plays, 66 yards, 7:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:56 3-13
Jose Pizano 27 Yd Field Goal
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HAW 12:00
6 plays, 59 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:00 3-10
Matthew Shipley 33 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 13:27
5 plays, 28 yards, 1:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:27 0-10
Jose Pizano 52 Yd Field Goal
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HAW 14:54
12 plays, 52 yards, 6:21 · Downs
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UNLV 6:15
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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HAW 7:53
3 plays, -20 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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UNLV 9:04
5 plays, 66 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:04 0-7
Vincent Davis Jr. 16 Yd pass from Jayden Maiava (Jose Pizano Kick)
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HAW 11:33
5 plays, 1 yard, 2:41 · Punt
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UNLV 14:14
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:46 · Punt
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
HAW
UNLV
20
1st Downs
27
1-11
3rd down efficiency
8-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
359
Total Yards
449
313
Passing
142
22/35
Comp/Att
11/21
8.9
Yards per pass
6.8
46
Rushing
307
26
Rushing Attempts
47
1.8
Yards per rush
6.5
6-65
Penalties
8-75
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
25:45
Possession
34:15
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