Total Yards
Hawai'i395
California481
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California at Hawai'i
Dec 25, 2025 • Completed
Sheraton Hawaiʻi Bowl
Season 2025PostseasonWeek 1
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
31 - 35
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Hawai'i
Mountain West
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Hawai'i302
California337
Rushing Yards
Hawai'i93
California144
Turnovers
Hawai'i0
California1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature76°F
Wind27 mph E
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
7.68
Postgame Win Probability
Hawai'i: 30.2%
California: 69.8%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Hawai'i vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Hawai'i30:20
California29:40
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Hawai'i holds off California 35-31
Hawai'i defeated California 35-31 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 395-481 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Hawai'i set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Jacob De Jesus 41 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Chase Meyer Kick) came with 7:01 left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
Hawai'i's box score carried the story: 395 total yards, 93 rushing yards, and 302 passing yards. California finished with 481 total yards, including 144 on the ground and 337 through the air.
Hawai'i converted 8-17 on third down, went 3-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Hawai'i led 10-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was (06:02) #17 K.Matsuzawa field goal attempt from 39 yards GOOD (H: #18 C.Freeman, LS: #33 J.Mowrey), clock 05:58.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jacob De Jesus 41 Yd pass from Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Chase Meyer Kick) (California led 7-0 over Hawai'i).
Rushing Touchdown
(09:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #25 A.League rush middle for 8 yards gain to the Hawaii00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 09:38 #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Honore Jr., LS: #39 R.Monteforte) (California led 21-0 over Hawai'i).
Passing Touchdown
(04:01) Shotgun #12 M.Alejado pass complete short middle to #5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00, for 13 yards to the Cal00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:57, 1ST DOWN #17 K.Matsuzawa kick attempt good (H: #1… (Hawai'i led 7-21 over California).
Rushing Touchdown
(14:58) Shotgun #1 K.Raphael rush middle for 19 yards gain to the Hawaii00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 14:55, 1ST DOWN #91 C.Meyer kick attempt good (H: #40 B.Honore Jr., LS: #39 R.Monteforte) (California led 14-0 over Hawai'i).
Field Goal Good
(00:27) #17 K.Matsuzawa field goal attempt from 29 yards GOOD (H: #18 C.Freeman, LS: #33 J.Mowrey), clock 00:27 (Hawai'i led 10-21 over California).
Field Goal Good
(06:02) #17 K.Matsuzawa field goal attempt from 39 yards GOOD (H: #18 C.Freeman, LS: #33 J.Mowrey), clock 05:58 (Hawai'i led 13-21 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
Hawai'i defeated California.
Total yards
395-481
Hawai'i held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
93
Hawai'i averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
302
Hawai'i averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Hawai'i's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-9
California's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Hawai'i | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 395 | 481 |
| Passing Yards | 302 | 337 |
| Rushing Yards | 93 | 144 |
| First Downs | 24 | 28 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 5-9 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-56 | 8-85 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-49 | 28-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 28 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 30:20 | 29:40 |