Hawaii Football Final

The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, presented by Hawaii Sports 2Night, broke down the University of Hawaii football team’s biggest win of the season — a 44-35 road victory at Air Force.Hosted by KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano, a former UH player and coach and 11-year NFL veteran, the weekly show recapped how the Rainbow Warriors reached the midpoint of the season at 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the Mountain West.Redshirt freshman quarterback Micah Alejado rebounded from a four-turnover outing against Fresno State to deliver a career-best performance in Colorado Springs. Alejado completed 35 of 47 passes for 457 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with 463 yards of total offense — the highest single-game mark in the nation this year.Hawaii’s offense scored on eight of 10 drives, including a 24-play, 12-minute march that highlighted a ball-control effort. While the Falcons struck for explosive gains, UH’s defense came up with timely stops, capped by Matagi Thompson’s first collegiate interception.The win snapped a 14-game skid in nationally televised road contests and allowed the Rainbow Warriors to retain the Kuter Trophy.Hawaii Football Final premieres every Sunday at 7 p.m. on the KHON+ app, available on Apple TV, Roku and Firestick. A rebroadcast airs Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. on KHON2.

KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello & Hawaii football analyst Rich Miano break down the Rainbow Warriors 23-21 loss to arch-rival Fresno State, a game that saw both the Bulldogs and 'Bows dazzle defensively. However, 4 UH turnovers including three interceptions by quarterback Micah Alejado proved too much to recover from as UH falls to 3-2 on the season, 0-1 in the Mountain West.

Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii football team's 23-3 win over Portland State, moving to 3-1 on the season as the Rainbow Warriors now gear up for a rivalry game to open Mountain West play against Fresno State.

Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii's 37-20 win over Sam Houston as backup Luke Weaver starts in place of an injured Micah Alejado as the 'Bows build positive momentum to start a three game homestand in Manoa.

Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii Football team's 40-6 loss at Arizona that witnessed quarterback Micah Alejado exit early with a right foot injury. What happens from here and how should things be handled regarding Alejado's availability with three straight home games on the schedule

Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii Football team's season opening 23-20 win over Stanford as Micah Alejado, Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen, and Kansei Matsuzawa all provide heroic moments in what is now the signature victory for Rainbow Warriors head coach Timmy Chang

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss the University of Hawaii football team's 38-30 season ending victory over New Mexico as UH sends off 23 seniors with the win as true freshman quarterback Micah Alejado throws for 469 yards, 5 touchdowns in first career start

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss the University of Hawaii football team's demoralizing 55-10 loss at Utah State, ending UH's slim bowl hopes while creating conversations about the future of the program and quarterback position.

Rob DeMello and Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii football team's latest hard fought loss to UNLV and what led to the Rebels retaining the Island Showdown rivalry trophy

Rob DeMello and Abu Ma'afala react to Hawaii's resilient road comeback victory at Fresno State, the signature win of Timmy Chang's career as head coach thus far.

Abu Ma'afala, Rich Miano and Rob DeMello react to Hawaii's convincing win over Nevada on Saturday, a win that served as a revival for UH's offense and kept the team's postseason hopes alive.

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss Hawaii's latest disheartening loss to Washington State, a contest in which the Rainbow Warriors showed fight early, bent in the middle and broke at the end.

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala react to Hawaii's latest loss to Boise State, an effort emblematic of the season Hawaii is having thus far in 2024, in which the Dennis Thurman-led defense held on as long as possible.

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala react to another agonizing loss for the 2024 University of Hawaii football team, a 27-24 defeat at the hands of San Diego State. The HFF crew then discusses the team's upcoming home game against No. 17 Boise State. Hawaii Football Final is available on Spotify, iTunes and most other podcasting platforms.

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss the Hawaii football team's second bye week of the year, as well as the latest happenings surrounding the program.

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss Hawaii's convincing 36-7 win over Northern Iowa, a victory that could get UH's season back on track.

Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss Hawaii's discouraging 31-13 loss at Sam Houston. Where do the 'Bows go from here?

KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player Abu Ma'afala and former UH player and coach Rich Miano take your mailbag questions as the Hawaii football teams comes off a crucial bye week.

KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player Abu Ma'afala and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's heartbreaking loss to UCLA on Saturday in which the 'Bows led for the majority of the game.

KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player Abu Ma'afala and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss the team's 35-14 season-opening win over Delaware State, the program's first season-opening win since 2020. The HFF crew discusses what went well for the Rainbow Warriors, as well as what needs to be improved heading into the team's home game against UCLA on Saturday.