The Nine Islands (UH & UNLV) CFB 26

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great defensive win

to the young gawd

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grand re-opening, grand closing

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great defensive win

to the young gawd

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Davis Delivers as No. 10 Hawaiʻi Cruises Past Oregon State, 38–7

Honolulu, HI -- Thrust into the spotlight with Micah Alejado sidelined, Dermaricus Davis didn’t just steady the ship — he put on a show.

Making the start in place of the injured Heisman contender, Davis threw four touchdown passes and directed a complete team performance as the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors rolled past the Oregon State Beavers 38–7 on Saturday night in Honolulu.

Hawaii (8–1) never looked rattled despite missing its star quarterback. Instead, the Rainbow Warriors leaned on defense early and let Davis grow into the game, turning a 7–7 first-quarter tie into a runaway victory.

The turning point came late in the opening quarter when Hawaii’s Nazaiah Caravallo forced a fumble in the end zone that was recovered for a touchdown by Aiden McComber. The play flipped momentum instantly, and from there, Davis took control.

The sophomore quarterback was efficient and composed, spreading the ball to multiple receivers and capitalizing on short fields. He opened the scoring through the air with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Damon Brazill early in the second quarter, then followed it up with a 14-yard strike to Jackson Harris to give Hawaii a 21–7 halftime lead.

Oregon State had opportunities to stay close, but missed chances proved costly. A failed 57-yard field goal, a blocked field goal attempt, and multiple fourth-down stops allowed the Rainbow Warriors to dictate the tempo.

Davis continued to deliver after the break. Sean McFarland added a 37-yard field goal in the third quarter before Davis found Brazill again — this time from 23 yards out — early in the fourth to stretch the lead to 31–7. A Late touchdown pass to Antoine Stokes sealed the outcome and turned the final minutes into a celebration.

Hawaii’s defense complemented Davis’ performance, forcing turnovers, pressuring Oregon State quarterbacks into mistakes and intercepting a pass in the end zone midway through the fourth quarter to snuff out any remaining hope.

With Alejado out, questions surrounded Hawaii’s offensive ceiling. On Saturday, Davis provided a clear answer. The Rainbow Warriors didn’t change who they were — they simply kept attacking.

For Hawaii, the win marked its eighth straight and reinforced its status as a national contender. For Davis, it was a statement performance on a big stage, proving the Rainbow Warriors remain dangerous, even without their star.




PASSING LEADER
D. Walker -- 30/44, 345 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT

RUSHING LEADER
S. Allah -- 15 att, 63 yds, 6 rec, 14 yds

RECEIVING LEADER
J. Bowers -- 6 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD



PASSING LEADER
D. Davis -- 26/34, 268 yds, 4 TD, 6 att, 20 yds

RUSHING LEADER
D. Dimke -- 11 att, 53 yds

RECEIVING LEADER
D. Brazill -- 10 rec, 143 yds, 2 TD

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WEEK 11, 2027

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Davis said hold my Lei

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Davis said hold my Lei

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No. 17 UNLV Grinds Out Road Win at UCF, 30–13

Orlando, FL -- Winning on the road is never easy, but the UNLV Rebels passed that test Saturday night, leaning on physical offense, timely explosive plays and a steady kicking game to defeat the UCF Knights 30–13 at the Bounce House.

UNLV struck first and never trailed, setting the tone early with the right foot of Rickie Rosenfels. The Rebels opened the game with back-to-back long field goals — from 45 and 44 yards — to jump out to a 6–0 lead before UCF answered with a 39-yard kick of its own late in the first quarter.

From there, UNLV’s offense began to impose its will. After sustained drives and steady quarterback play, the Rebels broke through in the second quarter when Treston McMillan capped off a physical march with a 4-yard touchdown run, giving UNLV a 13–3 advantage. Rosenfels added another 44-yard field goal moments later to extend the lead to 16–3 heading into halftime.

UCF showed signs of life coming out of the break, drilling a 53-yard field goal early in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 16–6. Any momentum was short-lived.

On the very next possession, McMillan delivered the game’s biggest play, launching an 85-yard strike to Taeshaun Lyons, who raced untouched to the end zone to push the lead back to double digits at 23–6. The explosive score deflated the crowd and underscored UNLV’s ability to punish mistakes in an instant.

The Rebels’ defense did its part as well, forcing pressure, limiting big plays and coming up with a key interception late in the third quarter to halt a potential UCF rally.

UCF briefly clawed back in the fourth when Taevion Swift broke free for a 54-yard touchdown run, trimming the margin to 23–13. But UNLV answered with poise. A penalty wiped out a potential field goal, and on the ensuing play-action, McMillan rolled out and found the end zone himself on a 6-yard touchdown run to seal the outcome.

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Big wins for both squads

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System QB allegations