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Stanford scores late to top Hawaii 37-27 in season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Stanford scores late to top Hawaii 37-27 in season opener

Summary

Stanford prevailed over Hawaii 37-27 in a college football season opener held at Stanford Stadium. Despite an offensive struggle for Hawaii, they mounted a comeback with 20 unanswered points to lead 27-23. However, late-game plays from Stanford, including a touchdown by Micah Ford and a fumble return for a touchdown by Tevarua Tafiti, secured the win. Stanford's Davis Warren threw for 310 yards, leading a dynamic offense that surpassed Hawaii in total yardage. This game marked the second consecutive season opener between the two teams that was decided in the final moments.

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•Hawaii scored 20 unanswered points to take a late lead.
•Micah Ford scored the go-ahead touchdown for Stanford.
•Tevarua Tafiti returned a fumble for a touchdown late in the game.
•Davis Warren threw for 310 yards for Stanford.
•Hawaii had five three-and-out possessions during the game.

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors struggle offensively in 37–27 season-opening loss to Stanford

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STANFORD, Calif. — Pardon the interruption. The Hawaii football team was set for a storybook scenario when Stanford rewrote the ending. Micah Ford scored on a 2-yard run for the lead and Tevarua Tafiti raced 31 yards on a fumble return for the dagger in the Cardinal’s 37-27 victory over the Rainbow Warriors at Stanford Stadium. “We were up and down all day, including the last drive, and we ...
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