Understudy quarterback Luke Weaver threw two scoring passes, Kansei Matsuzawa converted three field goals and Hawaii finished nonconference play 3-1 with a 23-3 win over Portland State tonight at Ching Complex.
Before a homecoming crowd of 10,529, the Warriors were able to put to rest their past. Twenty five years ago, the then-Division I-A Vikings upset the Warriors 45-20 at Aloha Stadium. Since then, the Warriors have won 24 in a row against FCS opponents.
For the second week in a row, the Warriors were without No. 1 quarterback Micah Alejado, who is recovering from an injured right foot. Starting center Ethan Spencer is in concussion protocol and did not play.
Weaver completed 26 of 42 passes for 240 yards. Matsuzawa remained perfect this season, converting from 44, 47 and, with 58