Game Notes

HONOLULU – The University of Hawai'i Warrior football team hosts its Homecoming Game against Idaho, Saturday, Oct. 30. Kick-off for the Western Athletic Conference match-up is 5:30 p.m. at Aloha Stadium.

 

The Warriors (6-2, 4-0 WAC) won their fifth consecutive game last week after a 45-7 rout of Utah State in Logan, Utah. UH improved to 4-0 in WAC play for just the third time in school history and received the second highest votes among teams outside the Top 25 in this week's Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls.

 

Reigning WAC player of the week Alex Green led the Warriors with 172 yards rushing on 14 carries and four touchdowns. Linebacker Corey Paredes captured the weekly award for the second straight week after recording 10 tackles and his first two interceptions of his career. The Warriors out-gained the Aggies, 605-to-181.

 

Idaho (4-3, 1-1) defeated New Mexico State, 37-14 last week in Moscow, Idaho. The Vandals jumped out to a 31-0 lead and quarterback Nathan Enderle passed for 291 yards and three touchdowns.

 

The game will feature two of the nation's top passing offenses. Behind quarterback Bryant Moniz, Hawai'i leads the nation, averaging 400.8 yards per game while the Vandals are No. 4 at 342.0 per game. Moniz is the nation's leader in both passing (365.1) and total offense (374.0).

 

UH leads the all-time series 8-2. The Vandals snapped a seven-game UH win streak in the series with a 35-23 victory in Moscow last season.

 

What: Hawai'i Warriors (6-2, 4-0 WAC) vs. Idaho Vandals (4-3, 1-1 WAC)

When: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010

Time: 5:30 p.m.

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: UH leads 8-2.

Promotions: Members of the UH Alumni Association will receive 50% off select adult end zone tickets (maximum of eight) by showing a UHAA paid membership card at the Stan Sheriff Center or Aloha Stadium box office. Jack In The Box will distribute 40,000 VIP Cards at the stadium gates. The cards can be redeemed for a free chicken sandwich with the purchase of a large soft drink and are good for repeat/multiple uses through Dec. 31, 2010. One (1) UH student will win an inter-island airline ticket for the “Most Creative Halloween Costume” (no registration required) and 2,000 Thunder Sticks will be distributed in the student section