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Hawaii names four captains ahead of season opener against Stanford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

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Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang named four players team captains during a meeting on August 29, 2026. Quarterback Micah Alejado, running back Cam Barfield, linebacker Jamih Otis, and nickelback Elijah Palmer, all graduates of Bishop Gorman High School, will lead the team this season. The players have earned the respect of their teammates through their leadership qualities. Hawaii has incorporated physical practice sessions in preparation for their season opener against Stanford, showcasing their focus on physicality and intensity in the upcoming matchup.

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  • •Micah Alejado, Cam Barfield, Jamih Otis, and Elijah Palmer are the team captains.
  • •The Warriors practiced at Menlo College before heading to Stanford Stadium.
  • •Hawaii aims to match Stanford's physicality in their upcoming game.
  • •Timmy Chang emphasized the importance of perseverance in leadership.
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  • 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Hawaii hands this season’s captainship to 4 former Gaels
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STANFORD, Calif. — After finalizing the game plan and going through a dry run, Hawaii football coach Timmy Chang announced what had been apparent since spring training. During a team meeting on Friday night, quarterback Micah Alejado, running back Cam Barfield, linebacker Jamih Otis and nickelback Elijah Palmer were named team captains. The quartet are graduates of Las Vegas’ Bishop Gorman ...

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