MWC · 2026

Hawaii

2025 record 9–4 5–3 conference
Postseason Hawaii Bowl W 35–31 vs California
Head coach Timmy Chang
Scheme Run-and-Shoot / 4-2-5
Conference
B

Hawaii Bowl winner with Alejado/Ashlock returning and title pricing in the second tier + O7.5 Under lean keep it under B+

Portal
B−

Portal #6 with avg 84.11

Depth
B−

Returning skill spine is real; depth chart still needs refresh

Market odds

To Win MWC
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%
To Make Conf. Championship
Yes TBD
No TBD
Over 7.5 wins
Yes 0.00%
No 0.00%

Recruiting ranks

Overall #7 37 commits · 171.67 pts
Portal #6 18 commits· avg 84.11

Roster notes

Leading story

Micah Alejado at QB1; Cam Barfield at RB1

Offense

WR Karsyn Pupunu / Pofele Ashlock / Nick Cenacle; TE Devon Tauaefa. OL: Dean Briski / Zhen Sotelo / Ethan Spencer / Kuao Peihopa / James Milovale

Defense

Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina / Carsen Stocklinski / De'Jon Benton / Tariq Jones; Giovanni Iovino / Jalen Smith; Jaheim Wilson-Jones / Peter Manuma / Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen / Virdel Edwards II / Elijah Palmer

Key offense

  1. 01
    Micah Alejado QB
    Returning
    • 2025: 285/430, 3,106 yds, 24 TD, 9 INT. Listed QB1
  2. 02
    Pofele Ashlock WR
    Returning
    • 2025: 76 receptions, 827 yds, 8 TD. Listed WR-Y
  3. 03
    Cam Barfield RB
    Returning
    • 2025: 80 carries, 371 yds, 4 rushing TD. Listed RB1

Key defense

  1. 01
    Peter Manuma SS
    Returning
    • 2025: 80 tackles. Listed SS1
  2. 02
    Elijah Palmer NB
    Returning
    • Listed NB1
    • MW preseason All-Conference DB
  3. 03
    Jalen Smith MLB
    Returning
    • Listed MLB1