Hawaii Football Final
By KHON2 Sports
Hawaii Football FinalNov 27, 2023
What a finish!
In the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss UH's heart-stopping 27-24 victory over Colorado State to end its 2023 season with a 5-8 mark.
Back to square one
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's beatdown at the hands of Wyoming, a loss that officially knocked the Rainbow Warriors out of bowl contention. The HHF crew then previews the team's season finale and senior night against Colorado State.
Timmy Chang's best win as UH head coach
In the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss the University of Hawaii's shocking win over Air Force, the best win of the Timmy Chang era as UH's head coach thus far.
A breakthrough win
RJ Hollis, Rob DeMello and Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's breakthrough 27-14 win over Nevada.
Humiliation
Rob DeMello, RJ Hollis and Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's humiliating 35-0 homecoming loss to San Jose State.
Lobos hand the 'Bows a new low
Rob DeMello, RJ Hollis and Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's ugly 42-21 loss to New Mexico, which was also a milestone victory for the Lobos.
What's up with the 'Bows? The HFF crew tries to dissect UH's struggles before taking some mailbag questions and previewing the team's next game against a very familiar foe.
Aztec agony
Rich Miano, Rob DeMello and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's narrow 41-34 loss to San Diego State, a contest in which the Rainbow Warriors trailed 17-0, took a 20-17 lead, but ultimately couldn't overcome self-inflicted wounds.
The HFF crew also previews the team's upcoming road game at New Mexico.
Bye week edition
In the latest edition of Hawaii Football Final, Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis react to the Hawaii football team's bye week and take some mailbag questions.
What happened in Vegas
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's 44-20 loss to UNLV, a game in which the 'Bows were thoroughly outplayed.
Where do the Rainbow Warriors go from here, and how well-timed is the team's upcoming bye week?
A gritty and important win
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's 20-17 comeback victory over New Mexico State on Saturday.
Hawaii enters Mountain West Conference play 2-3 and begins with a test at UNLV this weekend. The HFF crew previews the matchup.
On to the next
In the latest episode of Hawaii football final, KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's 54-10 drubbing at the hands of Oregon.
The HFF crew then previews Hawaii's final nonconference game, a home contest against New Mexico State
A win is a win
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's 31-20 win over Albany.
Although Hawaii notched its first victory of the season over the weekend, the Rainbow Warriors left much to be desired. The HFF crew evaluates UH's performance on Saturday and also previews the team's next game: A visit to No. 13 Oregon.
Hawaii falls to 0-2 in 2023
For the second straight week, the University of Hawaii football team had its moments but also left some opportunities on the table.
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's 37-24 loss to Stanford and also preview the team's upcoming game against Albany.
Encouragement and dissappointment
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss an encouraging but frustrating season-opening loss to Vanderbilt.
The return of the run-and-shoot and the play of Brayden Schager were encouraging signs for Hawaii fans. Does it change expectations for the 2023 season?
The HFF crew also discusses Hawaii's quick turnaround to host Stanford in its 2023 home opener.
Welcome to Hawaii Football Final!
Welcome to Hawaii Football Final!
'Bows Football Final is now Hawaii Football Final, where KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former Hawaii offensive lineman RJ Hollis and former Hawaii player and coach Rich Miano discuss the latest happenings in the Hawaii football scene.
In the Hawaii Football Final premiere, the HFF crew previews the 2023 University of Hawaii football season, which begins on Saturday with a contest at Vanderbilt.
Timmy Chang goes 3-10 in his debut season
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's loss at San Jose State in the 2022 season finale before evaluating the year as a whole and the trajectory of the program.
Sweet revenge
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's 31-25 victory over UNLV during senior night.
How satisfying was the win for the 'Bows, and what can be improved heading into the 2022 season finale at San Jose State?
The struggle continues
Rob DeMello, RJ Hollis and Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's latest loss to Utah State, its seventh straight loss to the Aggies as a program and a defeat that drops the 'Bows to 2-9 for the 2022 season. With two games left, what will carry the 'Bows through the rest of the season?
The BFF crew also takes some mailbag questions before previewing UH's senior night matchup against UNLV.
Not even close
Rich Miano, RJ Hollis and Rob DeMello discuss Hawaii's lopsided 55-13 loss to Fresno State on Saturday. The BFF crew also answers some mailbag questions before previewing the team's next matchup against Utah State.
Another one bites the dust
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss yet another one-possession conference loss for the UH football team, this time a 27-20 defeat at the hands of Wyoming.
So close (again!)
Former Hawaii offensive lineman RJ Hollis joins Rob DeMello to discuss the team's narrow 17-13 loss at Colorado State. In what was a tale of two halves, the Rainbow Warriors led 13-3 at halftime but were scored 14-0 in the final two quarters. The 'Bows Football Final crew also takes some mailbag questions and previews the team's upcoming home game against Mountain West Conference rival Wyoming.
A complete team effort
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's 31-16 win over Nevada on Saturday, by far the team's most complete effort of the year. The 'Bows have improved rapidly in recent weeks. Can they carry that over to Colorado State? The BFF crew also digs into some mailbag questions.
So close
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's painful 16-14 loss at San Diego State on Saturday, a potential victory for UH that was erased by an Aztecs field goal with seven seconds remaining. What went wrong in the final minute, and what can the 'Bows carry into their conference home opener against Nevada?
Growing pains
Rich Miano, Rob DeMello and RJ Hollis react to and discuss Hawaii's painful 45-26 loss to New Mexico State. What happened, and how do the 'Bows maximize their bye week?
Timmy Chang earns his first career win as UH head coach
Former UH player RJ Hollis, former UH player and coach Rich Miano and KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello discuss Hawaii's 24-14 win over Duquesne on Saturday.
A win is a win, and the victory also served as the first in Timmy Chang's head coaching career.
The BFF crew also previews Hawaii's upcoming game at New Mexico State, where the 'Bows have opened as a 2-point underdog.
Something to build on
Former UH player RJ Hollis, former UH player and coach Rich Miano and KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello review Hawaii's 56-10 loss to Michigan. While the loss was expected, multiple building blocks were displayed for the Rainbow Warriors, particularly in the second half.
The BFF crew also previews Hawaii's upcoming homecoming game against Duquesne, where opportunity for the team's first win of the season is ripe.
More questions than answers
Rich Miano, RJ Hollis and KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello review Hawaii's ugly 49-17 loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. How has the team progressed thus far? Will a long-term quarterback emerge for the Rainbow Warriors? All that and more, plus a preview of the team's upcoming visit to the Big House to take on Michigan.
Room for improvement
In the latest episode of 'Bows Football Final, KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's 63-10 rout at the hands of Vanderbilt to begin the Timmy Chang era.
What went wrong, and how does the team flush the performance in time for its game against an explosive offense against Western Kentucky?
The 'Bows are back (already?)!
The time has come. The Hawaii football team opens its 2022 season against Vanderbilt on Saturday at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss the team's offseason, as well as what can be expected as the Timmy Chang's head coaching debut officially begins in just a matter of days.
Timmy Chang returns to UH as head football coach
In the latest episode of 'Bows Football Final, former Hawaii football player RJ Hollis, KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, news reporter Sam Spangler and digital sports reporter Christian Shimabuku discuss the new era the Rainbow Warriors football team is heading in after hiring Timmy Chang as the program's next head coach.
A new era of Hawaii football is upon us
We weren't expecting to do another episode this soon, but season four of 'Bows Football final premieres following the stunning resignation of coach Todd Graham. KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis, and KHON2 reporters Sam Spangler and Christian Shimabuku discuss the criteria in selecting the next coach to lead the Rainbow Warriors.
2021 season finale
In the last episode of ‘Bows Football Final in 2021, Rob DeMello and RJ Hollis wrap up a disappointing campaign for the Rainbow Warriors, which concluded with the cancellation of the Hawaii Bowl.
Signing day reaction/Hawaii Bowl preview
Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and RJ Hollis review what was a successful signing day for the 'Bows before previewing the current team's upcoming Hawaii Bowl matchup.
Rainbow worries
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano react to an unprecedented and drama-filled week that transpired for the Hawaii football program.
Where has that been?
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello and former UH player RJ Hollis discuss the team's resounding 38-14 win at Wyoming, the type of all-around performance the team has been looking for all year. Where has that been?
These 'Bows are not for the faint of heart
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player and coach Rich Miano and former UH player RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's 50-45 win over Colorado State on senior night.
Despite being 5-7, there's also a possibility that the 'Bows could sneak into the Hawaii Bowl with a victory at Wyoming on Saturday. What would it take for UH to claim its first Paniolo Trophy since 2018?
Trouble in paradise
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former Hawaii player and coach Rich Miano and former UH player RJ Hollis discuss the 27-13 loss at UNLV that knocked the Rainbow Warriors out of bowl contention.
Close, but no cigar
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former Hawaii player and coach Rich Miano and former Hawaii player RJ Hollis discuss UH's narrow 17-10 loss to San Diego State in the latest episode of 'Bows Football Final, as well as how the Rainbow Warriors can reach bowl eligibility.
Crunch time coming up for the 'Bows
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's 51-31 loss to Utah State on Saturday.
The BFF crew also previews this weekend's pivotal matchup against San Diego State.
A special night capped with a win
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player and coach Rich Miano and former UH player RJ Hollis discuss Hawaii's 48-34 win over New Mexico State at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in a night that also doubled up as Colt Brennan Tribute Night and the return of fans in the stands.
Breaking away from the Pack
In the latest episode of 'Bows Football Final, KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's loss to Nevada, a game that was tied at 17 but got away from the 'Bows late.
The BFF crew also discusses the team's upcoming rematch against New Mexico State, which will be the first game at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletic Complex with fans.
An active bye week for the 'Bows
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss the team's upcoming game at Nevada, as well as newsworthy developments during the bye week.
Wow!
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's improbable, come-from-behind victory over Fresno State on Saturday night.
The BFF crew also discusses Hawaii's upcoming bye week before a game at Nevada on Oct. 16.
The 'Bows did what they had to do
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's recent 41-21 victory at New Mexico State. The win was ugly at times, but it was a win nonetheless. The BFF crew also previews the team's upcoming matchup against No. 19 Fresno State.
The most painful loss yet
In the latest episode of 'Bows Football Final, KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss the team's devastating 17-13 loss to San Jose State.
What could the team have done differently, and what needs to be changed moving forward?
From empty hands to empty stands
KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello and former UH player RJ Hollis react to Hawaii's 45-27 loss to Oregon State. The BFF crew also previews UH's upcoming Mountain West Conference opener against San Jose State and discusses the fact that the 'Bows are the only FBS team in the nation without fan attendance at home games.
The 'Bows get back on track against Portland State
In the latest episode of 'Bows Football Final, KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's 49-35 victory over a feisty Portland State on Saturday. The BFF crew also previews UH's upcoming game against Oregon State.
A bruisin' by the Bruins
Former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano join KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello to discuss Hawaii's 44-10 loss to UCLA to begin the 2021 season. What went wrong, and where do the Rainbow Warriors go from here?
Season 3 premiere — The 'Bows are back!
Welcome to the season premiere of 'Bows Football Final! KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player RJ Hollis and former UH player and coach Rich Miano preview the 2021 season for the Hawaii football team. The BFF crew also discusses Monday's release of the two-deep depth chart and preview the upcoming season opener at UCLA.
Bonus episode: Calvin Turner wants it all in 2021 and beyond
In a bonus episode of 'Bows Football Final, Hawaii football standout Calvin Turner discusses his decision to return for another year of college ball instead of declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.