E Komo Mai
MICHAEL TAKAYAMA Senior Vice President
Aloha!
On behalf of more than 3,000 associates of Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts and our retail partner, Collections of Waikīkī, it is our pleasure to extend a heartfelt welcome to the players, coaches, fans, supporters and ‘ohana from the California Golden Bears and the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors.
Kyo-ya has a storied history in Hawai‘i. Founded by the Osano family in 1960 as a subsidiary of Japan-based Kokusai Kogyo, Kyo-ya established itself in the islands in 1961. Since then, Kyo-ya remains as one of the last family-owned hoteliers in Hawai‘i, and is committed to the communities where we operate.
Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, LP is the longtime owner and steward of six landmark hotels and resorts across Hawai‘i and California. Our portfolio includes some of the most iconic properties in hospitality: the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa – the first hotel in Waikīkī; The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort – affectionately known as the “Pink Palace of the Pacific”; and San Francisco’s Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel – celebrating 150 years of timeless elegance. Kyo-ya also owns the Sheraton Waikīkī Beach Resort, Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, and Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani, which recently completed a major renovation of the ‘Āinahau Tower.
For more than six decades, Kyo-ya has been guided by a philosophy of long-term stewardship – living each day with care for the land, the culture, and the people it touches. With more than $150 million reinvested in its Waikīkī portfolio in recent years, Kyo-ya remains deeply committed to the future of hospitality, cultural integrity, and community.
Our core values of ‘ohana, pono and ho‘oilina are rooted in our daily service to our guests, associates and community. We wish you a joyous Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau‘oli Makahiki Hou!
Michael Takayama Senior Vice President
Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts, LP
DARYL GARVIN
Executive Director
GAY SHINBARA Event Manager
Welina mai me ke aloha
Aloha!
Na ka Po‘e Hana o ka Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, ko kākou Kōmike Ho‘okō, ko kākou Mea Kāko‘o ‘Ahahuina a me nā Mea Kāko‘o, ‘o ko‘u ‘olu‘olu kēia i kāu komo ‘ana mai i Ke Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex a me ka Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl.
He ho‘omaika‘i no nā kime pōpeku ‘elua, ‘oia ho‘i nā Pea Kula o Kaleponi a me nā Koa o ke Kulanui o Hawai‘i i kā lāua koho ‘ia ‘ana i pā‘ani i ke kau muli. Welina nō kākou iā lāua kulanui a me ko lākou mau kāko‘o i Hawai‘i nei. Mana‘o paha, ‘a‘ohe wahi keu a ka maika‘i ma mua o Honolulu i Kēkēmapa!
Ma o nā kōkua, nā kāko‘o, a me ke kaiaulu nei, ua lilo ‘o ka Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl i hana ma‘a mau i ka wā ho‘oilo no ka lehulehu o ESPN a ho‘oulu i ka ha‘aheo o MADE IN HAWAI‘I, PLAYED IN HAWAI‘I.
Kāko‘o ino ke kaiaulu i ka Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, a hau‘oli mākou i ka kōkua ‘ana aku i ia kaiaulu. I ka makahiki holo‘oko‘a, ho‘oulu kālā ‘o Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation no nā hui manawale‘a like ‘ole. Ma hope mai o ka ho‘okumu o ka Shera Hawai‘i Bowl, hau‘oli mākou i ka hā‘awi ‘ana i ho‘okahi miliona kālā a ‘oi i nā hui manawale‘a o Hawai‘i nei. I kēia makahiki, hau‘oli hou mākou e hā‘awi aku i $80,000 a ‘oi i nā hui manawale‘a like ‘ole i ka ‘aha ma ka pā‘ani a me $50,000 e kōkua i nā kumu o Hawai‘i ma ko lākou mau lumi papa, me ka ho‘oma‘ama‘a kumu, a no ka mālama kumu.
Mahalo nui nō i nā mea nānā a me nā kōkua i ka noho kahua pā‘ani. Na lākou e ‘ike i ka le‘ale‘a i ka nānā ‘ana i ka pā‘ani pōpeku kulanui ki‘eki‘e ma ke kahua pā‘ani aku.
Mahalo hou no kāu kāko‘o ‘ana mai i ka Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl a e nanea i kēia hanana ‘oli‘oli!
Aloha Kalikimaka!
Daryl Garvin
Ke Po‘o Ho‘okō, Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl
Welcome
Aloha!
On behalf of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl Staff, our Executive Committee, our Corporate Sponsors and Volunteers, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex and the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl.
Congratulations to two outstanding teams, the California Golden Bears and the University of Hawai‘i Warriors on their selection to play in the postseason. And, we welcome both schools and their supporters to Hawai‘i. We think you’ll find that there is no better December destination than Honolulu, Hawai’i!
Through the year-round efforts and support of our fans and the local community, the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl has become a holiday tradition reaching millions of ESPN viewers across the country and embodying the MADE IN HAWAI‘I, PLAYED IN HAWAI‘I spirit.
The community has been so supportive of the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl, and we are pleased to give something back to the community. Throughout the year, the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation has raised funds for charities. Since the inception of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, we have had the privilege to grant more than a million dollars, primarily to Hawai‘i-based charities. This year, we are pleased to grant more than $80,000 to various organizations during our in-game ceremony which includes $50,000 to assist local teachers in their classrooms, with teacher training, and for teacher retention.
I would especially like to thank our fans in the stands who recognize the thrill of watching the highest levels of college football in person.
Again, thank you for your support of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, and enjoy this exciting event!
Aloha Kalikimaka!
Daryl Garvin Executive Director, Sheraton
Hawai‘i Bowl
ASHANTI COROTAN Event Coordinator
TRINA SILVA Ticket Manager
HA‘AHEO MĀKOU I KE KĀKO‘O I NĀ NANI O KO KĀKOU ‘ĀINA.
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE 2025 SHERATON HAWAI‘I BOWL.
The most authentic and meaningful practices of aloha and mālama happen in our communities. Events like this help us connect with what makes our Hawai‘i so special.
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Aloha!
We’re thrilled to welcome all the players, coaches, their families, sponsors, community members, and footbal fans to the Hawai‘i Bowl!
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is honored to continue our partnership with this bowl, one of many major events and festivals that offer unique and enriching experiences for both residents and visitors. Over the past decade, HTA has partnered with over 1,700 programs and events that support our community, preserve our natural resources, and celebrate Hawaiʻi’s multi-ethnic cultures.
We’re excited to welcome the California Golden Bears to the Hawaiian Islands and welcome back the University of Hawai’i Warriors representing the home team. We congratulate both teams on their 2025 Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl appearance and what promises to be an exciting game.
We extend our heartfelt mahalo to the event organizers, staff, ESPN Events, and the many local businesses and fans who make this event possible.
Mahalo and Happy Holidays!
Caroline Anderson
Interim President & CEO
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority
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JOSH GREEN, M.D.
Governor
State of Hawai‘i
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF HAWAI‘I
On behalf of the people of Hawai‘i, I extend a warm aloha to everyone gathered for the college football game between the University of Hawai‘i (UH) Warriors and the University of California (CAL) Golden Bears in this year’s Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl on Christmas Eve, held at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
These two storied football programs will compete for the sixth all-time meeting as the green and white of the Mountain West and the blue and gold of the Atlantic Coast Conference will matchup under bright lights and roaring crowd energy – setting the stage for a showdown packed with gridiron grit, drama, and plenty of hang time.
I want to recognize that since its inception, the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation has awarded $1.9 million to support youth and education – strengthening the Bowl’s connection to student-athlete development, academic achievement and community service initiatives. Also, by participating in The Extra Yard For Teachers program, in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation, more than $400,000 has been directed to Hawai‘i’s public and charter school classrooms to foster innovative teaching, classroom resilience, and student engagement.
My sincere appreciation also goes to our dedicated sponsors, including title sponsor, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, numerous volunteers, and countless businesses. Their support powers this nationally televised event to millions of viewers, promoting our State to potential visitors. Their unwavering commitment ensures that this holiday tradition of the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl Game remains not just a contest on the field, but a celebration of community, aloha spirit, and the enduring heartbeat of college football.
With warmest aloha,
Josh Green, M.D. Governor, State of Hawai‘i
SERVING THE HEROES WHO SERVED FOR US SERVING THE HEROES WHO SERVED FOR US
Military Warriors Support Foundation would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Bank of America for their continued support of our mission.
Military Warriors Support Foundation would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Bank of America for their continued support of our mission.
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RICK BLANGIARDI
Mayor
City & County of Honolulu
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF HONOLULU
It gives me great pleasure to send my warmest aloha to everyone attending the 2025 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl at the University of Hawai‘i’s Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. I extend special greetings to all of our visiting fans and wish you an enjoyable stay here on O’ahu.
Honolulu is honored to host this year’s matchup between our own University of Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors of the Mountain West Conference and the University of California Golden Bears of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Congratulations to these talented teams for a successful season and good luck in this nationally televised bowl game, a Christmastime college football tradition here in the islands. The Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl brings valuable recognition to these schools and rewards the student-athletes with postseason play in what promises to be an exciting game.
Mahalo to title sponsor Sheraton and ESPN Events, along with presenting sponsors Marriott Bonvoy, Kyo-ya Hotels and Resorts, the Hawai’i Tourism Authority, Hawaiian Airlines, Maui Brewing Company and Polynesian Adventure Tours for presenting this competition that showcases the beauty of O’ahu to millions of viewers across the country. We deeply appreciate the charitable efforts of the Hawai’i Bowl Foundation, which has raised and awarded more than $1.9 million to nonprofit organizations throughout our community since its inception, while helping steer more than $400,000 to Hawai’i’s classrooms through the Extra Yard for Teachers program.
On behalf of the people of the City and County of Honolulu, I extend best wishes to everyone for an entertaining day of football and a happy holiday season.
Rick
Blangiardi Mayor, City & County of Honolulu
We know who the heroes of the game are before it’s even played.
SERVPRO is honored to support our nation’s first responders. When everything is on the line, they’re the PROs who protect our communities and our well-being. We’re proud to recognize their heroic efforts every time they put on the uniform.
E PĀ‘ANI PŌPEKU… I KA ‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I
LET’S PLAY FOOTBALL… IN HAWAIIAN
Basics
Endzone Pahu ‘ai holo
Football ball Kinipōpō pōpeku
Football field Kahua pōpeku
Football game Pōpeku
Yard Iwilei
Who’s on the Field
Offense Kūlele
Defense Pale
Quarterback ‘Alihikūlele
Linebacker Mahikua
Linemen Ka laina
Halfback ‘Āholo
Coach Ka‘i ha‘uki
Referee ‘Uao
Cheerleader Alaka‘i ho‘opaipai
Big Moments
Field goal ‘Ai peku
Hike
Hukipōpō
Huddle Pūku‘i
Pass Kīloi
Penalty Uku hala
Safety Noa
Score
Helu‘ai
Tackle Kula‘i
Touchback ‘Ai hopu
Touchdown ‘Ai holo
Turnover ‘Aihue
Photos courtesy: Jarin Kobashigawa
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Founded in 1868 in the wake of California’s gold rush, the University of California, Berkeley has evolved into one of the world’s preeminent public universities. From modest beginnings with 10 faculty members, 40 students, and three fields of study, Cal has grown into an academic powerhouse with more than 1,600 faculty, over 45,000 students, and 350 degree programs spanning 130 academic departments and 80 interdisciplinary research units.
Cal consistently ranks at the pinnacle of higher education institutions nationwide. According to U.S. News & World Report, Berkeley ranks first among public universities in the United States, with its undergraduate psychology, computer science, and business programs sharing the No. 2 spot nationally in 2025. The university's depth of excellence extends across disciplines, with 50 Berkeley divisions, schools, and disciplines ranking in the Top 10 nationwide for graduate programs, and 19 others in the Top 25. The institution's 15 colleges and schools (including the renowned Haas School of Business, College of Engineering, and School of Journalism) serve a diverse student body that includes nearly 30 percent firstgeneration college students.
Cal’s contributions to humanity extend far beyond the classroom. The university has been home to 28 Nobel laureates among its faculty, including recent 2025 recipients John Clarke in Physics and Omar Yaghi in Economics. Berkeley scholars discovered vitamin E, identified the flu virus, drafted the nation’s first no-fault divorce law, and have pioneered groundbreaking research across countless fields. Most notably, UC Berke -
ley professor Jennifer Doudna co-invented CRISPR gene editing technology, which has revolutionized healthcare and agriculture. Since founding the Innovative Genomics Institute a decade ago, the university has spun off 26 companies applying genomic approaches to medicine and beyond, with recent breakthroughs including the first on-demand, personalized CRISPR therapy delivered to a newborn child.
Berkeley’s library system ranks among the nation’s finest, with holdings of over 14 million volumes representing more than 400 languages (the fourth-largest collection among public universities nationwide). The university’s commitment to service mirrors its academic distinction: Cal has produced over 3,100 Peace Corps volunteers since 1961, more than any other US university, while more than 7,600 graduate and undergraduate students served community organizations, government offices, and schools in 2023-24. With over 587,000 living alumni worldwide, the Cal network continues to shape industries, communities, and innovations across the globe.
Cal remains committed to its founding mission of providing both “practical” and “classical” education to serve California’s people. True to its public character, the university has offered financial aid to needy and deserving students since 1897, ensuring talented individuals can access world-class education regardless of means. Today, with approximately 14,438 degrees conferred annually across bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and doctoral programs, Berkeley continues to cultivate the next generation of innovators, leaders, and global citizens who will address tomorrow's greatest challenges.
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and a lot of good football players playing good football.
True freshman quarterback and Ewa Beach native Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele let the entire nation know that the Golden Bears have one of the top signal callers in the country. Sagapolutele started the season by completing the first nine passes of his career on the way to a 34-15 victory at Oregon State and had several other strong performances, including arguably his best in the regular-season finale when he lit up No. 21 SMU for career highs of 330 yards passing and four touchdowns in the Bears’ 38-35 upset victory. On the season, Sagapolutele has completed 288-of-453 passes for 3,117 yards, which rank sixth on Cal’s single-season list and 17 touchdown throws.
The freshman All-American (On3) had a favorite target in wide receiver Jacob De Jesus, who enters the Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl with a career-high 99 receptions that lead the ACC, rank third nationally and are only one shy of Cal’s single-season record of 100 set by Dameane Douglass in 1998.
De Jesus was one of Cal’s three first-team All-ACC selections along with cornerback Hezekiah Masses and inside linebacker Cade Uluave, while defensive back Brent Austin was a third-team pick, and Luke Ferrelli, Aidan Keanaaina and Kendrick Raphael honorable mention selections. De Jesus and Uluave were also both finalists for the Polynesian College
Masses led the nation at the end of the regular season with 18 passes defended, while he and Austin were tied for second in both the ACC and nationally with 13 pass breakups. Raphael paced the ACC with 215 rushing attempts and was third in rushing touchdowns (12), while Uluave (90 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks), Ferrelli (87 tackles) and Keanaaina (55 tackles) also had career-high numbers that stood out on the stat sheet.
Cal’s 2025 season was highlighted by several key plays that secured victories on either the final play at No. 15 Louisville (Sagapolutele’s 3-yard TD pass to De Jesus), or the opponents’ final offensive play at Boston College (Ferrelli’s end zone interception) and against North Carolina (Austin’s forced fumble just before the Cal goal line and subsequent fumble recovery in the end zone).
There was also plenty of drama in the final regular-season win against SMU and first contest under interim head coach Nick Rolovich, a former Hawai’i player and head coach. The Bears held a 31-14 lead early in the fourth quarter before the Mustangs scored 21 unanswered points to take a 38-35 advantage late, but Sagapolutele and the Bears put together an 8-play, 75-yard drive over the next 1:39 capped by Raphael’s game-winning 2-yard touchdown run. Sagapolutele completed all five of his passes on the drive for 61 yards.
Nick Rolovich:
From Island Roots to Golden Bear
Nick Rolovich was named as Cal’s interim head coach on November 23, 2025. He is in his first season at Cal in 2025 and had been the team’s senior offensive assistant prior to his current appointment.
Rolovich served as the head coach at Washington State (2020-21) and Hawai’i (2016-19). Prior to leading the Rainbow Warriors, Rolovich spent four seasons as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Nevada from 2012-15.
Rolovich guided WSU to a 38-28 win at Oregon State in the 2020 season opener, becoming the first Cougar head football coach to win his debut since 2003 and first to win his first game on the road since 1977. He mentored 11 student-athletes who received All-Pac-12 honors and WSU claimed the Pac-12’s first two Freshman of the Week awards in 2020. Rolovich’s Run and Shoot offense produced two of the Pac-12’s top three leaders in receiving yards during the season.
During his tenure in Honolulu, he tallied a 28-27 overall record and led the Rainbow Warriors to three bowl games. Rolovich guided the 2019 squad to its first 10win season since 2010 as the Rainbow Warriors went 10-5, capped by a 38-34 win over BYU in the Hawai‘i Bowl.
2019 was the program’s first back-to-back winning seasons since 2006-07 after going 8-6 in 2018 and only the seventh time in program history Hawai’i reached double-digit wins. Earning 2019 Mountain West Coach of the Year honors, Rolovich’s offense threw for 338.0 ypg (fifth nationally), while the Rainbow Warriors were 13th in the FBS in total offense at 471.0 ypg. In 2018
the UH offense racked up over 5,800 yards of offense, along with 43 touchdown passes. The aerial assault accounted for 30.8 points per game and 419 yards per contest.
At Nevada, Rolovich’s Wolf Pack offense ranked as high as eighth nationally (2012) in total offense at 514.8 ypg, generating 2,786 yards passing with a rushing attack that ranked seventh nationally at 271 ypg.
Spending a total of eight seasons at Hawai’i, Rolovich served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2010-11 after leading the quarterbacks in 2008-09.
For the three years Rolovich had play-calling duties (2009-2011), the Warriors threw for 13,915 yards - an average of 347.9 yards per game - and 96 touchdowns. That includes the 2010 season in which Hawai’i averaged 394.29 yards per game and led the nation in passing offense while finishing sixth in the nation in total offense. That year, Rolovich guided quarterback Bryant Moniz to the top of the total offense chart nationally and to an eighth-place standing in passing efficiency.
Rolovich coached quarterbacks for two years at City College of San Francisco and began his coaching career as an assistant coach at San Marin High School in Novato.
The Novato native earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from UH in 2004 and a master’s in human performance and sport from New Mexico Highlands (2007). Rolovich and his wife, Analea, have three sons, Daniel, William and Patrick, and one daughter, Alana.
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2025 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY GOLDEN BEARS
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
A TRADITION OF GIVING
Foundation
The Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation was formed to provide support to Hawai‘i based non-profit organizations. Since its inception in 2002, the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation has awarded more than 1.9 million dollars in cash to local charities and millions of dollars in tickets to military personnel, first-responders, and Hawai‘i non-profits. In 2025, the Hawai‘i Bowl, through the Hawai‘i Bowl Foundation and ESPN Events, will grant more than $80,000.00 to deserving organizations. This year’s recipients include:
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i Building Industry Foundation
Hawai‘i Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation
Hoops 4 Christ
KAMP Hawai‘i
Ka Papa Lo‘i ‘o Kānewai
Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i
Nā Koa Football Club
Pacific Whale Foundation
Special Olympics Hawai‘i
University of Hawai‘i Band
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Letterwinners Club
University of Hawai‘i Foundation –
Stan Sheriff Center
Read To Me International Foundation (RTMI)
2025 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY GOLDEN BEARS
NUMERICAL ROSTER
6-2
West Linn HS
Arlington, TX / Texas Tech / Mansfield Timberview HS
/ Chandler HS
Houston, TX / Missouri / Clear Springs HS / Clear Falls HS
CA / College of San Mateo / Pittsburgh HS
6-5 205 R-Jr. Sumner, WA / Washington / Sumner HS
Isaiah Crosby DB 5-10 185 R-Jr. Fort Worth, TX / Trinity Valley CC / Manor HS
Jayden Parker RB 5-10 180 R-Fr. Oakland, CA / McClymonds HS
Quimari Shemwell
Los Angeles, CA / Utah / Long Beach Poly HS
Santa Barbara, CA / Bishop Diego HS
2025 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY GOLDEN BEARS
NUMERICAL ROSTER
Arcadia, CA / Rio Hondo Prep
San Francisco, CA / Archbishop Riordan HS
Fr. Mesa, AZ / Mountain View HS
Anchorage, AK / West Anchorage HS
Brighton, CO / Notre Dame / J.K. Mullen HS
Petaluma, CA / Contra Costa College / Petaluma HS
Fort Worth, TX / New Mexico / Fossil Ridge HS
Fort Worth, TX / Nolan Catholic HS
Flagstaff, AZ / Flagstaff HS
Los Angeles, CA / Junipero Serra HS
6-8
Dickinson, TX / Mississippi State /Kilgore College/Alvin HS
Arlington, TX / Summit HS 56 Tyson Ruffins
6-2
R-So. Carson, CA / Nevada / Long Beach Poly HS 57 Daveion Harley
57 BJ Jones ILB 6-2
62 Syris Corley
66 Jordan Spasojevic-Moko
68 Jojo Genova
So. Quincy, FL / JSU / Gadsden County HS
R-So. Oakland, CA / Bishop O’Dowd HS
Taylor, TX / Taylor HS
R-Sr. Brisbane, Australia / Charlotte / Brisbane Rhinos
6-5 290 Fr. Huntington Beach, CA / Mater Dei HS
69 Aiden Newbill OL 6-8 290 R-Fr. Austin, TX / Connally HS
70 Sam Bjerke OL 6-5 330 R-Fr. San Diego, CA / Cathedral Catholic HS
71 Sioape Vatikani OL 6-4 320 R-Jr. Kalihi, HI / Bishop Manogue Catholic HS
72 Ben Howard OL 6-4 340 Fr. Lehi, UT / Skyridge HS
73 Tyler Knape OL 6-4 295 R-Fr. Austin, TX / Westlake HS
74 Michael Klisiewicz OL 6-6 310 Fr. Brentwood, CA / Liberty HS
75 Justin Hasenhuetl OL 6-5 285 Fr. Cologne, Germany / Rabun Gap-Nacoochee HS
76 Bastian Swinney OL 6-6 310 R-Jr. Edina, MN / Edina HS
77 Braden Miller OL 6-6 315 R-Jr. Aurora, CO / Michigan State / Eaglecrest HS
78 Lamar Robinson OL 6-3 305 Sr. Alexandria, VA / Georgia State / Hayfield HS
80 Jake Houseworth TE 6-3 225 Fr. Fortuna, CA / Fortuna Union HS
81 Landon Morris TE 6-5 240 R-Sr. Indianapolis, IN / Temple / Utah / Nazareth Academy
82 Cole Boscia WR 6-3 215 R-Jr. Danville, CA / Colorado / Monte Vista HS
83 Myles Reber WR 5-11 185 R-So. Santa Cruz, CA / Santa Cruz HS
2025 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI ‘ I
Founded in 1907, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is the flagship of the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i System and the state’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning. It has earned a global reputation as a center of learning and research, attracting students and scholars from around the world. Nestled in the lush Mānoa Valley, just minutes from world-famous Waikīkī, the campus offers an inspiring backdrop for study, discovery, and student life.
Consistently ranked a “best value” among U.S. colleges and universities, UH Mānoa delivers world-class education across hundreds of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It is nationally respected for excellence in disciplines ranging from oceanography and astronomy to tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, and Hawaiian, Pacific Islands, and Asian studies.
As the nation’s leading Indigenous-serving university, UH Mānoa is committed to supporting Native Hawaiian and Indigenous students while offering a unique multicultural, global experience through its teaching, research and community engagement. Guided by its mission E ho‘omālamalama i kō mālama—cultivating the potential within each member of the community—the university embraces its kuleana (re sponsibility) to serve Hawai‘i, the Pacific, and Asia, while mālama (caring for) its people, culture, and environment for future generations.
A Top-Tier Research Institution
Ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide, UH Mānoa holds the “R1: Very High Research Activity” designation under the 2025 Carnegie Classification, placing it among roughly 187 U.S. universities with this distinction. Its researchers provide world-class expertise to local, national, and global leaders on issues including sustainability, climate, food sys tems and Hawai‘i’s unique health challenges. UH Mānoa is one of only a handful of universities nationwide to hold the distinction of being a land-, sea-, sun-, and space-grant institution, reflecting its broad impact and expertise. In 2025, the university secured more than $570 million in new extramural funding to advance research vital to Hawai‘i and the world.
Complementing its outstanding academics and research, the 320-acre campus is consistently recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country and is an internationally accredited arboretum. It is home to more
than 6,000 plants representing over 700 species and has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA for 12 consecutive years.
NCAA Division I Athletics
UH Mānoa is home to Hawai‘i’s only NCAA Division I athletics program – the Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine – representing the pride, resilience and spirit of the islands. The program features 21 men’s, women’s and coed teams, with most competing in the Big West Conference and football in the Mountain West. UH Mānoa became a member of the NCAA in 1949 and joined its first major intercollegiate conference in 1979. Since then, its teams have earned eight national team championships and 11 national individual titles.
This year, the Rainbow Warriors football team makes its 11th all-time appearance in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl, continuing a tradition of unity, strength and aloha on the national stage.
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Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl. The Rainbow Warriors finished the regular season at 8-4, earning the program’s 16th bowl invitation and first since 2021.
Hawai‘i reached bowl eligibility behind one of the most productive passing offenses in the Mountain West. The Rainbow Warriors averaged 289.6 passing yards per game, ranking first in the conference, and finished the regular season with 3,476 passing yards, also leading the pack. The offensive success mirrored a style of play long associated with Hawai‘i and its high-flying aerial attack, one Chang helped establish during his playing career as the program’s quarter back.
The Warriors won big games this season, starting with a walk-off 23-20 win over Autonomous Four opponent Stanford in front of a national television audience in Week 0, marking their first win over a power conference opponent since 2019. UH also picked up a pair of huge road wins, the first of which came at Air Force on Sept. 27 when the ’Bows rolled up 535 total yards and 44 points against a disciplined Falcons team. UH clinched bowl eligibility with a dominant performance on Oct. 18 at Colorado State, holding the Rams to just 85 rushing yards while recording six sacks and forcing two fumbles. Back at home, Hawai‘i handled San Diego State with 38-6 romp on Nov. 8, breaking open the game with a 14-point third quarter and limiting the Aztecs to under 300 yards of total offense.
nicknamed Tokyo Toe, he went 25-for-26 on field goal attempts, setting a program single-sea son record for made field goals. Matsuzawa de livered throughout the entire season, tying an NCAA-record with 25 straight field goals to start a season while booting a 38-yard field goal to beat Stanford. The Japan native, who learned to kick by watching YouTube videos, was named Mountain West Special Teams Player of the Year as well as a finalist for the Lou Groza Award.
Eleven Rainbow Warriors earned All-Mountain West honors this season, tying a program record for most in a single season. In addition, UH received 17 Mountain West player of the week awards – three offensive, three defensive, five special teams, and six freshman – by far the most in a single-season in program history. Head coach Timmy Chang was awarded the AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year.
Freshman quarterback Micah Alejado was named MW Freshman of the Year after throwing for 2,832 yards and 21 touchdowns, establishing a new program freshman record for passing TDs. Wide receiv er Jackson Harris earned first-team All-MW honors, receiver Pofele Ashlock landed on the second team, and offensive lineman Zhen Sotelo was honorable mention.
Placekicker Kansei Matsuzawa was a key contributor to Hawai‘i’s story of success in 2025 and captured the hearts of college football fans across the coun-
On the defensive front, lineman Jackie Johnson III made the first team and De’Jon Benton was honored on the second team. Safety Peter Manuma, linebacker Jamih Otis, and nickelback Elijah Palmer all earned honorable mention honors.
One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NCAA history, Timmy Chang is in his fourth season as the head coach of the University of Hawai’i football program. A Honolulu native and former Rainbow Warrior all-time great quarterback, Chang is the sixth UH alumnus to lead the program, joining Tom Kaulukukui, Jim Asato, Larry Price, June Jones, and most recently Nick Rolovich.
In 2025, Chang guided the Warriors to their most successful season of his tenure, leading Hawai‘i to an 8-4 regular season and the program’s first postseason berth since 2019. The ’Bows reached the six-win threshold with a road victory over Colorado State to become bowl eligible and eventually earn a spot to the 2025 Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl.
Known for his expertise in the run-and-shoot offense, Chang oversaw the program’s most productive offensive season of his tenure, developing some of the Mountain West’s top performers. Hawai‘i consistently put up their best offensive numbers under Chang this season scoring 28.5 points per game. They finished among the Mountain West leaders in total offense and passing offense, highlighted by Mountain West Freshman of the Year Micah Alejado, who led the conference in passing yards per game (283.2) and completions per game (25.3).
Wide Receiver Jackson Harris also received first-team All-Mountain West honors, as the offense produced multiple all-conference performers for the first time since 2022. Following an 8-4 regular season, Chang was named AFCA Region 5 Coach of the Year.
Prior to joining Hawai‘i as head coach, Chang spent five seasons with the Nevada Wolf Pack. While in Reno (201721) he coached wide receivers and tight ends as part of Jay Norvell’s staff. During that span, Nevada earned four consecutive bowl berths and was one of the Mountain West’s most productive passing offenses.
Before his time at Nevada, Chang served as offensive coordinator for Emory & Henry College (2016) and Jackson St. (2014-15), where he also coached quarterbacks and receivers. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at SMU under his collegiate coach June Jones, working with quarterbacks in the Mustangs’ run-andshoot offense.
As a player, Chang was a four-year starter at quarterback for the Rainbow Warriors from 2000-04. He finished his career as the NCAA’s all-time leader in passing yards (17,072) and total offense (16,910), and at the time of his graduation he ranked third nationally in total touchdowns, accounting for 117. Chang led UH to three bowl appearances, was a two-time Hawai‘i Bowl Most Outstanding Player, and guided the team to 29 wins as a starter - the most by any quarterback in program history. In his final season as a Warrior, he was a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Following his collegiate career, Chang played professionally for four seasons in the NFL, CFL, and NFL Europe. He retired from professional football in 2009 and returned to Manoa to complete his degree before transitioning into coaching.
2025 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I RAINBOW WARRIORS
ALPHABETICAL ROSTER
2025 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I RAINBOW WARRIORS
NUMERICAL ROSTER
COACHING STAFF
2002
Tulane ................................................ 36
Hawai’i ............................................... 28
MVPs :.. Lynaris Elpheage (Tulane) Justin Colbert (Hawai‘i)
2003 (3OT)
Hawai‘i 54
Houston ............................................ 48
MVPs :....... Timmy Chang (Hawai‘i) Jackie Battle (Houston)
2004
Hawai‘i 59
UAB ..................................................... 40
MVPs: Timmy Chang (Hawai‘i) Chad Owens (Hawai‘i) Darrell Hackney (UAB)
2005 (OT)
Nevada .............................................. 49
UCF 48
MVPs:............ B.J. Mitchell (Nevada) Brandon Marshall (UCF)
2006
Hawai‘i ............................................... 41
Arizona State ................................... 24
MVPs:.......... Colt Brennan (Hawai‘i) Jason Rivers (Hawai‘i) Ryan Torain (Arizona State)
2007
East Carolina .................................... 41
Boise State........................................ 38
MVPs:Chris Johnson (East Carolina) Jeremy Avery (Boise State)
2008
Notre Dame ..................................... 49
Hawai‘i 21
MVPs: Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame) Golden Tate (Notre Dame) Aaron Bain (Hawai‘i)
RESULTS
SMU .................................................... 45
Nevada .............................................. 10
MVPs:.................. Kyle Pardon (SMU) Kevin Basped (Nevada)
Tulsa 62
Hawai‘i ............................................... 35
MVPs:...... Damaris Johnson (Tulsa) Greg Salas (Hawai‘i) 2011
Southern Miss 24
Nevada .............................................. 17
MVPs: Cordarro Law (Southern Miss) Lampford Mark (Nevada) 2012
SMU .................................................... 43
Fresno State 10
MVPs: .............. Margus Hunt (SMU) Davante Adams (Fresno)
Oregon State ................................... 38 Boise State........................................ 28
MVPs:.................. Rashaad Reynolds (Oregon State) Matt Miller (Boise State)
Rice ..................................................... 30 Fresno State 6
MVPs:.......... Driphus Jackson (Rice) Brian Nordstrom (Rice) Carl Mickelsen (Fresno State)
........................................... 7 MVPs: Dakota Gordon (San Diego State) Zack Edwards (Cincinnati)
MVPs:............... Dru Brown (Hawai‘i) Richie James (Middle Tennessee)
Fresno State 33 Houston ............................................ 27
MVPs: ............... Marcus McMaryion (Fresno State) Steven Dunbar (Houston)
Louisiana Tech ................................ 31 Hawai‘i 14
MVPs: ..................... Jaylon Ferguson (Louisiana Tech) Kendall Hune (Hawai‘i)
MVPs: Cole McDonald (Hawai‘i) Zach Wilson (BYU) 2020 - 2021 Canceled due to COVID pandemic
Tennessee .......................... 25 San Diego State .............................. 23
MVPs: Jordan Ferguson (Middle Tennessee) 2023 Coastal Carolina ............................. 24
San José State ................................. 14
MVPs: ............................. Ethan Vasko (Coastal Carolina) 2024 (5OT)
South Florida .................................. 41
San José State 39
MVPs: ........................... John Cannon (South Florida)
Referee – Chris La Mange; Center Judge – Kendall Gant; Umpire – Roger Day ; Head Line Judge – Kevin Moss; Line Judge – AJ Haduch; Side Judge – John Masterson; Field Judge – Chuck Morning; Back Judge – Damon Wilcox; Alternate – Brad Brunet; Replay Official – Jaime Ramirez; Communicator – Pete Bobber
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