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Hawaii hosts New Mexico State in interconference college football matchup

2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:47 AM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

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The 0-2 Hawaii football team hosts New Mexico State today at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. Hawaii enters the game winless following early-season losses to Stanford and UNLV. The program has struggled with a reduced scoring rate, as the team has converted 25% of its drives compared to 46.1% during the previous season. Injuries to key players, including Pofele Ashlock and Cam Barfield, have further impacted the team's offensive depth. New Mexico State arrives under head coach Tony Sanchez, with quarterback Trey Hedden III leading the offense following starts against Florida State and Mercyhurst. Coaches for both teams have characterized the matchup as a challenging contest.

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  • •Hawaii holds an 0-2 record heading into the game against New Mexico State.
  • •The game is hosted at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex.
  • •Hawaii quarterbacks have seen a decline in drive scoring efficiency from last season.
  • •New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez returns to face the Rainbow Warriors.
  • •Key players including Pofele Ashlock and Cam Barfield are sidelined with injuries.
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  • 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — GAME DAY Hawaii hosts New Mexico State in search of first win
  • 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Hawaii embraces chance to dig out of hole in today’s game against New Mexico State
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If it were easy, the Hawaii football team has learned, it would not be college athletics. The 0-2 Rainbow Warriors are entering a critical stage when they host New Mexico State in today’s interconference game at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. Following losses to Stanford and then Mountain West favorite UNLV, the Warriors are winless after two games for the 14th time since 1979. The Warriors ...

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Editor’s Note: Bookmark this page for live updates from the game. Tweets below will automatically refresh. —— Hawaii (0-2, 0-1 Mountain West) is in desperate need of a win this season as it hosts New Mexico State (1-1) in a nonconference matchup at Ching Complex. The Rainbow Warriors are 11-1 all-time against the Aggies and 7-0 at home. Kickoff is set for 6:05 p.m. Live updates of the game ...

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