Pregame
* Scouts from the Washington Commanders, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, and New England Patriots are in attendance as well as a representative of the East West Shrine Bowl.
* Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado is fully participating in early warmups.
* Arizona cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew is out with an undisclosed injury. He missed the last few weeks of camp as well. Offensive lineman Rhino Tapa'atoutai is dressed, but it would be a surprise if he played. Wide receiver Kris Hutson is not participating in warmups after missing the last week or so of practice.
* Treydan Stukes is out tonight as he recovers from last season's knee injury. Gavin Hunter will make his first career start.
* Arizona's offensive line is LT Ty Buchanan, LG Michael Wooten, C Ka'ena Decambra, RG Alexander Doost and RT Tristan Bounds.
First Quarter
* Arizona started on the Hawaii 45 after forcing a three and out and Jeremiah Patterson returned a punt 43 yards. Tre Spivey caught a 27-yard pass from Noah Fifita and Kedrick Reescano picked up gains of one and six before scoring on a 13-yard run as the extra point put Arizona up 7-0 with 12:11 left in the first quarter (4 plays, 47 yards, 1:21)
* Hawaii started on its own 25 with a three-yard run by Landon Sims followed by a 12-yard pass from Micah Alejado to Nick Cenacle. Sims ran for four yards and Ca, Barfield added six before Karsyn Pupunu caught a seven-yard pass. Barfield ran for five and a few plays later on third down, Pofele Ashlock converted on an eight-yard reception. Hawaii was eventually forced into a 33-yard field goal to cut the Arizona lead to 7-3 with 4:48 remaining in the first. (15 plays, 59 yards, 7:23)
* Arizona went three and out after a penalty slowed the drive down and Hawaii started on its own 22 with a three-yard pass to Ashlock followed by a run of six yards from Sims. David Cordero caught a 10-yard pass and added runs of four and one to end the quarter on 3rd and 5.
Second Quarter
* Hawaii picked up the first down with a nine-yard run from Sims before he added one more yard and Brandon White caught a six-yard pass. On 3rd and 3, Chase Kennedy forced a fumble and the Wildcats took over on their own 45. On second down, Quincy Craig ran for a 54-yard touchdown and the extra point put Arizona up 14-3 with 12:26 left in the first half. (2 plays, 55 yards, 0:33)
* Arizona got the ball back later in the quarter on its own 35 and after a few shorts plays, Javin Whatley caught a 29-yard pass. The drive stalled after a holding call and the Wildcats settled for a 35-yard field goal to extend the lead to 17-3 with 4:31 remaining in the half (12 plays, 48 yards, 5:20)
* Hawaii took over on its own 25 and and a few plays into the drive, Ashlock caught a five-yard pass and Pupunu added 11. Sims ran for four and Cenacle caught a six-yard pass before Sims caught a 28-yard pass. Max Ware caught a seven-yard pass on first down and Alejado lost a yard on second as Hawaii was then called for pass interference on third down. Hawaii then kicked a 41-yard field goal to end the half down 17-6. (10 plays, 52 yards, 4:23)
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Third Quarter
* Arizona started on its own 35 with a five-yard run by Reescano followed by a 42-yard pass to Brandon Phelps. After an incomplete pass, Reescano picked up 10 on the ground and added three more on first down. Sam Olson then scored on a five-yard touchdown pass and the extra point gave Arizona a 24-6 lead with 12:51 left in the third. (6 plays, 65 yards, 2:09)
* Later in the quarter, Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado threw his first interception since his junior year of high school and Arizona took over on the opposing 10. After an incomplete pass, Fifita scored on a 10-yard run and the extra point gave the Wildcats a 31-6 lead with 6:46 remaining in the third. (2 plays, 10 yards, 0:47)
* After a mishandled hand-off, Julian Savaiinaea recovered a fumble and Arizona took over on the Hawaii 24. Watley then caught a seven yard pass to end the quarter with Arizona on the Hawaii 17.
Fourth Quarter
* Arizona had to settle for a field goal after a holding call and the 52-yarder gave the Wildcats a 34-6 lead with 13:14 left in regulation. (4 plays, -10 yards, 2:10)
* Midway through the quarter, Hawaii threw an interception to Gavin Hunter in the end zone and the Wildcats took over on their own 28. After a false start, Gio Richardson caught an eight-yard pass and added another for six. Craig ran for nine yards and another run for 11 before running for 34 more. Arizona was called for holding on first down and on 3rd and 5, Mahdi scored on a five-yard run and the extra point failed, as the Wildcats went up 40-6 with 4:29 remaining. (8 plays, 72 yards, 3:50)