Interview: Timmy Chang | Mountain West Media Days 2026

University of Hawaiʻi football head coach Timmy Chang joined Ku'ulei and Kyle from Mountain West Media Days at the Palms in Las Vegas to preview the 2026 Rainbow Warriors season. Chang reflects on Hawaiʻi’s breakthrough 2025 campaign and Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl comeback victory over Cal, while explaining how the program is handling increased expectations entering a new season. He also discusses Mountain West Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Micah Alejado, the depth of UH’s receiving corps, the importance of the team’s culture and the Rainbow Warriors’ challenging start against Stanford and UNLV. The conversation also includes Chang’s appreciation for his coaching staff, Hawaiʻi’s fans and community, along with a personal reflection on his family and coaching journey.