US EditionHawaii Defeats Stanford 23-20 in Football Season Opener
- The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors beat Stanford 23-20 on August 23, 2025, in Honolulu during their NCAA season opener.
- Stanford started strong but made costly errors and had many roster changes after firing head coach Troy Taylor in spring 2025.
- Despite nursing a sprained ankle, Hawaii’s Micah Alejado completed two touchdown passes and orchestrated a crucial late 51-yard drive that set up the game-winning field goal.
- Kansei Matsuzawa kicked three field goals, capping the game with a 38-yard attempt as the clock ran out, while Pofele Ashlock recorded nine catches for 69 yards and one touchdown.
- The victory marked Hawaii's first Pac-12 power conference win since 2019 and improved their record against Stanford to 2-4, reflecting positive momentum under their coach Timmy Chang.
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