Hawaii hosts San Jose State in Mountain West football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
College SportsHawaii faces San Jose State in a Mountain West football game on October 4 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. Both teams feature coaches and players with ties to Hawaii, particularly SJSU head coach Kenny Niumatalolo, a former Rainbow Warriors player. Niumatalolo has emphasized focusing on the game despite the personal connections, as the Spartans look to secure a win after a difficult start to the season. In contrast, Hawaii aims to rebound from its own struggles, sitting at 1-3 before this crucial game.
- •Game takes place on October 4 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex.
- •Kenny Niumatalolo leads SJSU and was previously a player for Hawaii.
- •Both teams are looking to improve after difficult starts this season.
- •Five SJSU coaches are former UH players, emphasizing personal connections.
- •Hawaii aims to overcome a 1-3 record in this Mountain West game.
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — When San Jose State visits Hawaii, it’s a homecoming for coaches, players and families
"Homecoming or family reunion? It will be a lot of both when Hawaii plays host to San Jose State in a Mountain West football game today at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. Five SJSU coaches, led by head coach Kenny Niumatalolo, are former UH players. A sixth, O-line coach Ramsen Golpashin, was a graduate assistant for the Rainbow Warriors. There also are five Spartans who are graduates of ...
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