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Hawaii Football Final

by KHON2 Sports

Every Sunday night during the University of Hawaii football season, Hawaii Football Final's Rob DeMello & Rich Miano will talk shop on the latest news surrounding the Rainbow Warrior football team and preview their upcoming opponent.

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  1. Warriors travel 4,200 miles to find first Mountain West win of the season, snaps four game losing streak in a 56-21 win at Northern Illinois

    After traveling a conference game-record 4,200 miles in search of their first Mountain West victory of the season, the University of Hawaii football team delivered its most dominant performance of the year, rolling past Northern Illinois 56-21 on Saturday. The Rainbow Warriors snapped a four-game...

  2. Warriors let 10-0 halftime lead disappear as UH fell to New Mexico 21-10 in an all too familiar offensive struggle for the 'Bows

    Another missed opportunity left the University of Hawaii football team searching for answers after a 21-10 homecoming loss to Mountain West-leading New Mexico, dropping the Rainbow Warriors to 1-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play. In the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports...

  3. Season long struggles continue in Rainbow Warriors 30-12 loss at Arizona State

    The University of Hawaii football team’s latest loss, a 30-12 defeat at Arizona State, was the focus of the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, as KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano examined the issues continuing to plague the Rainbow Warriors. The Rainbow Warriors fell...

  4. Another frustrating loss for Hawaii as San Jose State continues dominance in series, drops UH to 1-4 on the season, 0-3 in the Mountain West

    The University of Hawaii football team’s struggles continued Saturday night with a 20-16 loss to San Jose State at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.The Rainbow Warriors fell to 1-4 overall and 0-3 in Mountain West play after another game in which costly mistakes proved difficult to overcome....

  5. Rainbow Warriors lose at Wyoming in the Battle for the Paniolo Trophy as UH remains winless in Mountain West

    The University of Hawaii football team’s frustrating road loss at Wyoming was the focus of the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production hosted by KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and former Rainbow Warriors player and coach Rich Miano. The Rainbow Warriors fell…

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  6. Rainbow Warriors associate head coach Chris Brown in studio for bye week edition ahead of Wyoming game

    The University of Hawaii football team may have been idle on the field over the weekend, but discussion surrounding the Rainbow Warriors continued on the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final.KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello was joined by Hawaii associate head coach and linebackers coach Chris...

  7. Alejado plays through pain, Uiliata throws touchdown pass, while the defense forces three turnovers in Hawaii's win over New Mexico State to secure first victory of the 2026 season

    The University of Hawaii football team is finally in the win column.The Rainbow Warriors earned their first victory of the 2026 season Saturday night, holding off New Mexico State 29-19 in a physical three-phase battle at the Ching Complex. The victory was the focus of the latest episode of…

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  8. UNLV wins fourth straight over Hawaii, Rainbow Warriors fall to 0-2 on the season

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a production of Hawaii Sports 2Night, breaks down the University of Hawaii football team’s 21-6 home-opening loss to archrival UNLV. KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello is joined by analyst Rich Miano, a former Hawaii player and coach and 11-year NFL...

  9. 'Bows have rally for the ages denied in 2026 season opener at Stanford

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a production of Hawaii Sports 2Night, breaks down the Rainbow Warriors’ season-opening 37-27 loss to Stanford and looks ahead to what’s next for Hawaii. KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello is joined by Rich Miano, a former University of Hawaii player and...

  10. 2026 Rainbow Warriors season preview

    The wait is over. The University of Hawai‘i football team opens the 2026 season Saturday on the road against Stanford, and Hawai‘i Football Final is getting fans ready for kickoff with a special quick preview episode featuring KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and former Rainbow Warrior player…

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  11. 'Bows co-captain Zhen Sotelo in studio following epic Rainbow Warriors Hawaii Bowl victory over California

    The latest episode of Hawaiʻi Football Final, a Hawaiʻi Sports 2Night production, looked back at one of the most memorable moments in University of Hawaiʻi football history, a comeback for the ages in the 22nd Hawaiʻi Bowl. KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello was joined by Rainbow Warriors senior...

  12. Hawaii Bowl game week for the 'Bows vs. California

    The University of Hawaiʻi football team’s postseason return took center stage on the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, as KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello was joined by ESPN Honolulu and KHON2 analyst John Veneri to break down the Rainbow Warriors’ upcoming Sheraton Hawaii Bowl matchup…

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  13. 'Bows vs. Cal - Hawaii Bowl matchup reaction

    The Hawaii Bowl matchup against California for the University of Hawaiʻi football team was the focus of the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, which premiered Sunday night on the KHON+ app and featured KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano. DeMello and Miano, a former UH...

  14. 'Bows get a senior night win over Wyoming

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production hosted by KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano, recapped the University of Hawaiʻi football team’s regular-season-ending 20-point victory over Wyoming on Saturday night at the Clarence T.C. Ching...

  15. 'Bows bust in Las Vegas, drop pivotal rivalry game to UNLV

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production, premiered Sunday evening on the KHON+ app, where host Rob DeMello and guest analyst John Veneri broke down the University of Hawaiʻi football team’s 38-10 loss to UNLV on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium. The weekly...

  16. Chris Brown in studio

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production, aired Sunday on the KHON+ app. The University of Hawaii football team completed an idle weekend following the Rainbow Warriors’ dominant 38-6 victory over San Diego State. The win moved Hawai‘i to 7-3 overall and 4-2…

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  17. Rainbow Warriors dominate San Diego State to keep Mountain West title hopes alive

    The University of Hawai'i football team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season in a 38-6 rout of previously unbeaten Mountain West opponent San Diego State, a win that headlined the latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production. KHON2 Sports...

  18. San Jose State spreads-and-shreds to snap Hawaii win streak

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production, broke down the University of Hawaii football team’s 45-38 road loss to San Jose State. The episode premiered Sunday at 7 p.m. on the KHON+ app, available via Apple TV, Roku, and Firestick. A television rebroadcast…

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  19. Timmy Chang in studio

    University of Hawaii football head coach Timmy Chang was the guest on this week’s “Hawaii Football Final” as the Rainbow Warriors entered a bye week fresh off clinching bowl eligibility. The Hawaii Sports 2Night production, hosted by Rob DeMello, premiered Sunday on the KHON+ app, with a…

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  20. 'Bows become bowl eligible with win at Colorado State

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, a Hawaii Sports 2Night production that streams Sundays at 7 p.m. on the KHON+ app and re-airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. on KHON2, recapped a milestone weekend for the University of Hawai‘i football team. KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello was joined by…

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  21. Hawaii Football Final - Utah State reaction

    On this week’s episode of Hawaii Football Final, presented by Hawaii Sports 2Night, KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano — a former University of Hawaii player, coach and 11-year NFL veteran — broke down the Rainbow Warriors’ latest signature victory and looked ahead to what’s...

  22. Micah Alejado in studio

    The latest episode of Hawai‘i Football Final, a Hawai‘i Sports 2Night production, featured a special guest in University of Hawai‘i quarterback Micah Alejado, who was fresh off a career performance in the Rainbow Warriors’ 44-35 win at Air Force. Alejado, a redshirt freshman, was named Mountain...

  23. Warriors win at Air Force, improves to 4-2 on the season

    The latest episode of Hawaii Football Final, presented by Hawaii Sports 2Night, broke down the University of Hawaii football team’s biggest win of the season — a 44-35 road victory at Air Force. Hosted by KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano, a former UH player and coach and...

  24. 'Bows open conference play with heartbreaking loss to longtime rival Fresno State

    KHON2 Sports Director Rob DeMello & Hawaii football analyst Rich Miano break down the Rainbow Warriors 23-21 loss to arch-rival Fresno State, a game that saw both the Bulldogs and 'Bows dazzle defensively. However, 4 UH turnovers including three interceptions by quarterback Micah Alejado proved…

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  25. 'Bows beat Portland State, get ready for conference

    Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii football team's 23-3 win over Portland State, moving to 3-1 on the season as the Rainbow Warriors now gear up for a rivalry game to open Mountain West play against Fresno State.

  26. Weaver steps up as 'Bows beat Sam Houston

    Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii's 37-20 win over Sam Houston as backup Luke Weaver starts in place of an injured Micah Alejado as the 'Bows build positive momentum to start a three game homestand in Manoa.

  27. 'Bows fall at Arizona, Alejado exits early

    Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii Football team's 40-6 loss at Arizona that witnessed quarterback Micah Alejado exit early with a right foot injury. What happens from here and how should things be handled regarding Alejado's availability with three straight home games on…

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  28. Season opening statement made

    Rob DeMello & Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii Football team's season opening 23-20 win over Stanford as Micah Alejado, Kilinahe Mendiola-Jensen, and Kansei Matsuzawa all provide heroic moments in what is now the signature victory for Rainbow Warriors head coach Timmy Chang

  29. Freshman shines on Senior Night to end 2024 season

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss the University of Hawaii football team's 38-30 season ending victory over New Mexico as UH sends off 23 seniors with the win as true freshman quarterback Micah Alejado throws for 469 yards, 5 touchdowns in first career start

  30. Postseason hopes put on ice

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss the University of Hawaii football team's demoralizing 55-10 loss at Utah State, ending UH's slim bowl hopes while creating conversations about the future of the program and quarterback position.

  31. Another Hawaii heartbreaker

    Rob DeMello and Rich Miano discuss the University of Hawaii football team's latest hard fought loss to UNLV and what led to the Rebels retaining the Island Showdown rivalry trophy

  32. Timmy Chang gets his first signature win

    Rob DeMello and Abu Ma'afala react to Hawaii's resilient road comeback victory at Fresno State, the signature win of Timmy Chang's career as head coach thus far.

  33. A running revival

    Abu Ma'afala, Rich Miano and Rob DeMello react to Hawaii's convincing win over Nevada on Saturday, a win that served as a revival for UH's offense and kept the team's postseason hopes alive.

  34. Different week, same story

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss Hawaii's latest disheartening loss to Washington State, a contest in which the Rainbow Warriors showed fight early, bent in the middle and broke at the end.

  35. Yet another hard-fought loss

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala react to Hawaii's latest loss to Boise State, an effort emblematic of the season Hawaii is having thus far in 2024, in which the Dennis Thurman-led defense held on as long as possible.

  36. No time to dwell

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala react to another agonizing loss for the 2024 University of Hawaii football team, a 27-24 defeat at the hands of San Diego State. The HFF crew then discusses the team's upcoming home game against No. 17 Boise State. Hawaii Football Final is available on...

  37. Bye Week Part 2

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss the Hawaii football team's second bye week of the year, as well as the latest happenings surrounding the program.

  38. Back on track before another bye

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss Hawaii's convincing 36-7 win over Northern Iowa, a victory that could get UH's season back on track.

  39. Houston, we have a problem

    Rob DeMello, Rich Miano and Abu Ma'afala discuss Hawaii's discouraging 31-13 loss at Sam Houston. Where do the 'Bows go from here?

  40. 2024 Bye Week Mailbag Episode (Part 1)

    KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player Abu Ma'afala and former UH player and coach Rich Miano take your mailbag questions as the Hawaii football teams comes off a crucial bye week.

  41. Heartbreak and progress

    KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player Abu Ma'afala and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's heartbreaking loss to UCLA on Saturday in which the 'Bows led for the majority of the game.

  42. 1-0

    KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello, former UH player Abu Ma'afala and former UH player and coach Rich Miano discuss the team's 35-14 season-opening win over Delaware State, the program's first season-opening win since 2020. The HFF crew discusses what went well for the Rainbow Warriors, as well as...

  43. 2024 is here!

    Hawaii Football Final is back for the 2024 season! KHON2 sports director Rob DeMello and former UH player and coach Rich Miano preview Hawaii's 2024 season, starting with its season opener against Delaware State.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. A breakthrough win

    RJ Hollis, Rob DeMello and Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's breakthrough 27-14 win over Nevada.

  48. Humiliation

    Rob DeMello, RJ Hollis and Rich Miano discuss Hawaii's humiliating 35-0 homecoming loss to San Jose State.

  49. 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...

  50. 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.

About this show

Every Sunday night during the University of Hawaii football season, Hawaii Football Final's Rob DeMello & Rich Miano will talk shop on the latest news surrounding the Rainbow Warrior football team and preview their upcoming opponent.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Hawaii Football Final have?

Hawaii Football Final has 109 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 26, 2026.

What is Hawaii Football Final about?

Every Sunday night during the University of Hawaii football season, Hawaii Football Final's Rob DeMello & Rich Miano will talk shop on the latest news surrounding the Rainbow Warrior football team and preview their upcoming opponent.

How often does Hawaii Football Final release new episodes?

Hawaii Football Final publishes monthly, based on its 109 episodes since September 2019.

Who hosts Hawaii Football Final?

Hawaii Football Final is created and hosted by KHON2 Sports.
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