University of Hawaii Football Gears ⁤Up for ​Season Opener Against Stanford

HONOLULU – The University of Hawaii football team is finalizing preparations for its highly anticipated season opener ‌against the⁢ Stanford Cardinal⁢ this Saturday. The game,scheduled for 1:30 ⁤p.m. HST at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex, is nearing a⁢ sell-out and will be broadcast nationally on CBS‌ Sports network.

A National Stage for Hawaii football

Coaches and players alike express excitement about the opportunity to showcase their program on a national stage. Head coach Timmy Chang emphasized the⁤ importance of ‍the exposure, ​stating, “Just knowing that, just the eyes and⁣ everybody looking at our program, ​you know, our team, Hawaii’s team, I meen, it⁣ is special. and so​ we want⁢ to make sure that ⁢we just are prepared and we make a good showing, and⁢ we want to go ⁢out ⁤there and ⁤execute and perform.”

Quarterback‍ Micah Alejado echoed this sentiment, highlighting the ​pride of representing ​the state of Hawaii. “You know, ​we‌ are Hawaii’s team, and⁤ you know, we take full pride in representing them, especially on this⁣ grand stage,” Alejado said. ⁣”So it’s a ⁣blessing for sure, just⁤ to be⁣ able on this stage. And ⁤you⁢ know, we’re‌ gonna go out there and do what we do.”

Historical Context: Hawaii vs. Stanford

This⁤ isn’t the first encounter between the Warriors and the ⁤Cardinal.The teams last met two years ago in honolulu, with Stanford securing a 37-24 victory.

did You Know?

⁤Stanford currently holds ⁤a​ 4-0 all-time record against hawaii.

Stadium Update and Local Impact

The upcoming game takes place as plans for the new​ Aloha Stadium continue to evolve.Demolition‌ of the existing stadium is slated to begin soon, with completion of the new facility now projected⁢ for March ⁢2029 according to Kitv.com.

Pro Tip:

Traffic around the clarence T.C. Ching Complex ⁤is expected ‌to be heavy on game day, so plan⁣ accordingly.

What impact ​do you think a‌ strong ‍showing by the Warriors could have on recruiting for the program? And how crucial is it for Hawaii to break​ through ⁣against a Power Five ⁤opponent like Stanford?

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