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Hawaii and UNLV meet today for the Island Showdown Trophy in Honolulu

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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Hawaii hosts UNLV today at the Clarence T.C. Ching complex in a pivotal Mountain West Conference season opener. Both teams enter the match following nonconference losses and are looking to avoid an 0-2 start. The two programs are competing for the Island Showdown Trophy in a game that coaches Timmy Chang and Dan Mullen described as a significant early-season challenge. UNLV has maintained high expectations for the season, focusing on a path toward a conference championship. Hawaii remains focused on protecting its home field, with quarterback Micah Alejado returning to lead the offense against a rebuilt Rebels roster. The game serves as a critical test for both squads as they begin their league schedule.

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•Hawaii hosts UNLV today at the Clarence T.C. Ching complex.
•The teams are competing for the Island Showdown Trophy.
•Both teams enter the game with 0-1 records after nonconference losses.
•Micah Alejado returns as the starting quarterback for the Warriors.
•Jackson Arnold leads the UNLV offense under new head coach Dan Mullen.

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4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors and UNLV renew rivalry in today’s crucial Mountain West Conference opener

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Saving the best for first, the Mountain West opens league play with two marquee teams — Hawaii and UNLV — facing off today at the Clarence T.C. Ching complex. “First conference game and a big rivalry game,” UNLV coach Dan Mullen said, noting the teams will be competing for the Island Showdown Trophy. Last week, both teams suffered season-opening nonconference losses. But Mullen said that ...
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