The Warriors (4-2, 2-0 WAC) enter the contest with a three-game win streak after a convincing 49-27 victory at Fresno State last Saturday. In the win, quarterback
Bryant Moniz passed for 376 yards and three touchdowns while running back
Alex Green tallied 96 yards and three scores on the ground. Slot receiver
Greg Salas had nine catches for 148 yards and three TDs.
The Wolf Pack (6-0, 1-0) continued their unblemished record with a 35-13 win over San Jose State in Reno, Nev. Running back Vai Taua rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns and earned WAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick passed for 273 yards and rushed for 91 yards and found the endzone twice.
Both teams feature potent offenses which rank among the nation's leaders. UH leads the country in passing (421.7) and ranks sixth in total offense (496.7) and 11th in scoring (39.3). The Wolf Pack rank second in total offense (545.3), fifth in rushing (314.3), and seventh in scoring (43.0).
This week's meeting is the 15th between the schools with each team winning seven times. Since Nevada joined the WAC in 2000, the Warriors have won all five games at Aloha Stadium, including in 2008 when they needed a late touchdown from
Greg Alexander to
Malcolm Lane with 20 seconds remaining for a 38-31 victory.
Last season, the Wolf Pack won 31-21 in Reno, Nev., despite falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter. Moniz passed for 374 yards and three scores while Kaepernick passed for 184 yards and rushed for 114 more while accounting for four scores.
Game #7
What: Hawai'i Warriors (4-2, 2-0 WAC) vs. #19/#21 Nevada Wolf Pack (6-0, 1-0 WAC)
When: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m. HT
Where: Aloha Stadium (50,000), Honolulu, HI
Television: Live statewide on Oceanic Cable Pay-Per-View digital channel 255 with Jim Leahey (play-by-play), Shawn Ching (color) and Russell Yamanoha (sideline). Call (808) 643-3333 statewide to order. Also delayed on KFVE-TV?(Ch. 5) on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Radio: ESPN 1420 AM will carry the game live with Bobby Curran (play-by-play), Robert Kekaula (color), and John Veneri (sideline). Don Robbs, Chris Hart and Gary Dickman host the “Countdown To Kickoff” beginning at 4:00 p.m. HT, and also the halftime show. Neighbor islands can listen live on KNUI on Maui, KHLO in Hilo, KKON in Kona
Video Streaming: uhstreaming.oceanic.com
Audio Webcast: Live audio streaming on espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Series Information: Tied 7-7.
Promotions: Military personnel (active, reservists, and retired) and members of the UH Alumni Association will receive 50% off select adult end zone tickets (maximum of eight) by showing a military identification card or UHAA paid membership card, respectively, at the Stan Sheriff Center or Aloha Stadium box office. Military personnel may also purchase their tickets at any Military Ticket Outlet. The first 2,000 fans to enter the stadium will receive seat cushions, compliments of Farmers Insurance Hawaii.
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