FORT COLLINS, COLO. >> In the chill of the night, the University of Hawaii football team iced a bowl berth.

Micah Alejado shook off a sore leg to throw for 301 yards and three touchdowns, Kansei Matsuzawa set a school record with his 21st field goal in a row, and the Rainbow Warriors held Colorado State to 4.1 yards per play in a 31-19 victory at Canvas Stadium.

The Warriors’ 6-2 start — matching their best since 2018 — ensured a bowl berth for the first time in six years. (The Warriors received bowl berths as an available healthy option during the pandemic-impacted 2020 and 2021 seasons.)

“It means so much to represent the pride of Hawaii,” running back Landon Sims said. “We’re always the underdog. People are always doubting us. But to be in a position of leadership, and give the young

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