Rainbow Warriors Welcome Utah State for Unforgettable Ultimate Keiki Night Event

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Rainbow Warriors Welcome Utah State for Unforgettable Ultimate Keiki Night Event

The University of Hawai’i football team is set to host Utah State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex in Honolulu. This Mountain West match-up will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 6:00 p.m. HT. The event promises to be an unforgettable night, themed as the Ultimate Keiki Night, with many activities planned for the local youth.

Event Highlights

Both teams are coming off bye weeks, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the game. The Rainbow Warriors, standing at 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the Mountain West, aim to break an eight-game losing streak against the Aggies. Utah State, with a record of 3-2 and 1-0 in conference play, prepares for their final match-up as conference foes before moving to the Pac-12 next season.

Promotions and Activities

The event is sponsored by American Savings Bank.
The “4 Da ‘ohana” ticket package offers four ‘Ewa endzone tickets, a parking pass, and $50 in concession vouchers for $99.
Tailgating begins at 2:00 p.m., offering attendees a chance to engage in various pregame festivities.
A highlight of the evening includes a pregame concert at 4:30 p.m. featuring Johnny Suite.
The official coin toss will be performed by Beth Whitehead of American Savings Bank.
Pre-kickoff features a run-through by 200 keiki to honor the event’s theme.

Halftime and On-field Entertainment

During halftime, an exhibition by NFL Flag Hawai’i teams is scheduled.
Various games and challenges involving local keiki participants will take place on the field.
Special guest Ohiole Dibua will entertain fans with his performance throughout the game.
The event will feature performers from the Center of Philippine Studies presenting “Dancing in the Diaspora” between quarters.

Historical Context and Expectations

This meeting marks the 20th encounter between the teams, with Utah State leading the series 13-6. In Honolulu, Utah State holds a 6-4 advantage. The most recent match-up saw Utah State secure a dominant 55-10 victory in Logan last year. The Rainbow Warriors last triumphed over the Aggies in 2010, a spectacular win of 45-7, also in Logan.

Team Performances and Notable Players

UH quarterbacks led by standout performances, recording significant victories, such as the 44-35 win over Air Force.
In a contrasting result, Utah State suffered a defeat against Vanderbilt, with QB Bryson Barnes contributing three touchdown passes.
Utah State’s kicker, Kansei Matsuzawa, is noted for maintaining a perfect 16-for-16 field goal record this season.

The game will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports and Spectrum SportsNet. Radio coverage will be provided by ESPN Honolulu, making it accessible for fans unable to attend in person.