This college football season has been interesting and exciting for some teams and disappointing for others. Hawaii football has experienced close losses and has been blown out this season. Hawaii has two more chances to flip the script on a rough season. Last week Hawaii football suffered a close 41-34 loss to Utah State. Hawaii sits at 2-9 and sixth in the Western division in the Mountain West. Timmy Chang’s team looks to avenge last week’s loss in their match against UNLV. Last week, UNLV was defeated by Fresno State 37-30. The Rebels dropped to 4-6. UNLV currently ranks fifth in the Western division.
UNLV and Hawaii are trying to avoid being in last place in the Mountain West. Both teams want to end their seasons on a high note and are hungry for a win. Saturday’s game kicks off at 6 p.m. Hawaii Standard time at T.C Ching Athletics Complex.
UNLV’s Attack Plan
UNLV’s loss to Fresno State was heartbreaking. UNLV hasn’t won a lot of games and look to turn things around against Hawaii. Passing the ball isn’t UNLV’s specialty. Quarterback Doug Brumfield has passed for 1,610 yards, thrown nine touchdowns, and four interceptions. The Rebels should keep the ball on the ground. UNLV’s rushing attack was on fire against Fresno State. The Rebels rushed for over 200 yards and running back Aidan Robbins rushed for 144 yards. Robbins also scored a touchdown. Brumfield rushed the ball for 60 yards as well.
Running the ball should help a Rebels offense that ranks 95th nationally. Hawaii football gave up 136 rushing yards against Utah State. Hawaii has struggled to defend the run. A strong run game controls the clock and opens up deep passing plays. The Rebels shouldn’t overthink things and just run the ball.
Defensively, UNLV has to take the ball away. Hawaii’s quarterback is prone to turning the ball over. Turnovers change the outcome of games. The Rebels can win if they create enough turnovers.
Hawaii Football Attack
Hawaii’s offense has been inconsistent this season. Ian Shoemaker’s offense hasn’t played a full game and has turned the ball over at critical times. Quarterback Brayden Schager threw an ugly pick-6 against Utah State. The offense has to stop shooting themselves in the foot. Hawaii’s offense ranks 99th nationally. Shoemaker’s offense has shown it can move the ball and play sound football. Hawaii’s offense has limited opportunities to prove its worth. Defensively Hawaii has to stop the run. UNLV will try to establish a run game and impose its will on Hawaii.
Hawaii has not been blessed by the football gods this season. Saturday’s game comes down to who wants to win more. Additionally, Saturday’s game is Hawaii’s final game at home. Chang’s team has to play well for all 60 minutes. Hawaii has to fight and claw to secure a victory. Timmy Chang’s team has to play well on all sides of the ball to win the game. Hawaii football fans can’t afford to leave the stadium disappointed.
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