The win came about thanks to a strong surge after the third quarter to overcome a deficit. Hawaii's RB Calvin Turner did his thing and punched in one rushing touchdown in addition to snatching one receiving TD. Hawaii's defense was a force to be reckoned with, as it collected four interceptions and two fumbles.
DB Khoury Bethley picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Meanwhile, if there were any doubts why Nevada was a heavy favorite Saturday, the team quickly laid those doubts to rest. They blew past the New Mexico State Aggies last week. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached Strong's yard touchdown toss to WR Melquan Stovall in the second quarter made for one of the most memorable moments of the night.
The Rainbow Warriors are now while Nevada sits at A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: Hawaii is stumbling into the matchup with the th most touchdowns allowed in the nation, having given up 22 on the season. The Wolf Pack have experienced some struggles of their own as they are nd worst in the nation in passing touchdowns allowed, with nine on the season. Nevada leads the Mountain West and ranks No.
UH is 94th nationally in sacks allowed at 2. Hawai'i's last three conference opponents are a combined This Saturday's game marks UH's fourth of seven road games this season.
Hawai'i is on the road this year and is in true road games under coach Todd Graham. Quarterback Chevan Cordeiro is 64 yards away from 1, career rushing yards. When he reaches that mark, he will become just the third UH signal caller joining Michael Carter and Glenn Freitas to reach that mark.
UH has rushed for better than yards in two straight games and three times overall this season. Hawai'i is averaging Defensively, UH is tied for third nationally with 16 turnovers caused. In the last two games, the Warriors have combined for nine turnovers 5 INT, 4 FR , including a season-high six takeaways in an upset over Fresno State two weeks ago.
Print Friendly Version. The Spectrum Sports broadcast and online stream will feature play-by-play caller Robert Kekualu and analyst Rich Miano. Saturday's home game will be played with temperatures in the mids under clear skies with winds of about 10 miles per hour. Hawaii enters Saturday's game as a 7-point underdog.
That sets for a predicted score of in favor of the Wolf Pack. The Wolf Pack are one of three undefeated teams at the top of the Mountain West standings looking to advance to the conference championship game.
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