MANOA, Hawaii (Island News) -- Hawaii opened 2025 with a dramatic 23-20 win over Stanford on Saturday. Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa nailed a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Rainbow Warriors their first win over a Power Four team since 2019.

Hawaii had lost its last nine games against Power Four opponents and was 0-4 prior to this weekend all-time against Stanford.

The Cardinal led 10-0 midway through the first quarter, but the Rainbow Warriors battled back.

Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado finished with 210 yards and two touchdowns in his second career start.

Stanford running back Micah Ford ran for 113 yards on 26 attempts and scored that touchdown to cap off the drive that went nearly 10 minutes.

Many people in attendance, related to the players, have friends

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