Hawaii opened the 2025 season with a thrilling 23-20 win over Stanford on Saturday to cap off Week 0 action. Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa drilled a 38-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Rainbow Warriors their first win over a Power Four team since 2019.

The Stanford Cardinal and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors open their seasons Saturday at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu.

Micah Alejado’s toughness and Kansei Matsuzawa’s clutch kick lifted the Rainbow Warriors past Stanford in dramatic fashion.

The season premier of Hawaiʻi Football Final, a Hawaiʻi Sports 2Night production was released on Sunday night, following the University of Hawaii Football team’s unforgettable season opening win over Stanford.

Following a tough loss to Hawaii in Week Zero, Stanford has an opportunity to regroup and make adjustments before getting back into their schedule

The Stanford Cardinals take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during Week 0 of the college football season on Saturday at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.