Hawai’i Defeats San Diego State 38-6: Game Recap (Nov 8, 2025)
Hawai’i emerged victorious against San Diego State with a decisive score of 38-6 on November 8, 2025. This win solidified their position in the Mountain West Conference.
Key Players and Stats
Quarterback Micah Alejado was instrumental in the game, completing 22 of 34 passes for 256 yards and one interception. His standout performance included three touchdown passes to wide receiver Jackson Harris, who recorded 130 receiving yards on seven receptions.
Scoring Summary
- Alejado-Harris touchdowns: 9, 34, and 35 yards
- Kansei Matsuzawa’s field goal: 22 yards (16-play, 76-yard drive)
- Cam Barfield’s kickoff return: 86 yards for a touchdown
- Elijah Palmer’s interception return touchdown: 53 yards
Matsuzawa continued his remarkable form, converting all 22 field-goal attempts this season. In contrast, San Diego State struggled offensively, converting only 2 of 14 third downs and failing on both fourth-down attempts.
San Diego State Performance
San Diego State scored two field goals in the first half through Gabriel Plascencia, from distances of 42 and 43 yards. Despite these efforts, the Aztecs fell to 7-2 and now share the conference lead with Boise State. They have a narrow half-game advantage over Hawaii, which ranks third with a 7-3 record and 4-2 in the conference.
This game reflects Hawaii’s resilience and strategic execution, as they prepare for the remainder of the season in the competitive Mountain West Conference.
