Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs Sam Houston Bearkats Matchup

Sam Houston Bearkats are the -4.5 point favorites as they get ready to host the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in a week three non-conference matchup. Kick-off is set for 7:00 ET at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville. The over/under line is currently at 50.5 points. The game can be seen on ESPN+. Both teams come into this one with a 1-1 record on the season.

Rainbow Warriors vs. Bearkats Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Sam Houston Bearkats
Where: Huntsville at Elliot T. Bowers Stadium
Date: Saturday, September 14th
Betting Odds SMHO -4.5, HAWAII +159 | SMHO -192 O/U 50.5

Rainbow Warriors Preview:

After a 16-13 loss to UCLA, Hawaii is now 1-1 for the season. The Rainbow Warriors, who were +13.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but they fell just short of the upset. The over/under line for the game was 52.5 points, but the total score ended at 29 points, resulting in an under.

UCLA took an early 7-0 lead, and Hawaii was down 10-0 at halftime. The Rainbow Warriors added a field goal in the third quarter and then took the lead 13-10 with a touchdown in the fourth. However, UCLA responded with a touchdown of their own, and Hawaii was unable to come back.

Rainbow Warriors Offense Breakdown

In their narrow 16-13 loss to UCLA, Hawaii's offense managed 278 total yards, with 227 yards coming through the air. The Rainbow Warriors picked up 18 first downs but struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with just 51 rushing yards on 28 attempts.

Brayden Schager completed 59.5% of his passes for 227 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 62.3. Pofele Ashlock was his top target, hauling in nine receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown.

Rainbow Warriors Team Defense

Despite allowing 272 passing yards and a touchdown, Hawaii's defense managed to pick off two passes in their most recent game. The Rainbow Warriors faced 38 passing attempts and held UCLA to just 16 points. On the ground, Hawaii's defense was strong, limiting the Bruins to 71 rushing yards on 20 carries and 343 total yards.

Bearkats Preview:

Bearkats Offense Breakdown

Sam Houston's offense, led by quarterback Hunter Watson, finished with 287 yards in their 45-14 loss to UCF. Watson completed 9 of 13 passes for 82 yards, while the team's total passing yards were 219. Simeon Evans was the leading receiver, with three catches for 89 yards and one touchdown.

The Bearkats struggled to establish a ground game, finishing with just 68 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Zach Hrbacek led the team in rushing with 25 yards on eight carries.

Bearkats Team Defense

Sam Houston's defense will be looking to rebound after giving up 554 total yards to UCF in their last game. The Bearkats had a particularly tough time against the run, allowing 384 yards and six rushing touchdowns. UCF's ground game was so effective that they only needed to throw the ball 17 times, completing 14 passes for 170 yards against Sam Houston's secondary.

Rainbow Warriors vs Bearkats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 16 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last ten home contests, the Sam Houston Bearkats offense has averaged 18 points per game while allowing an average of 28. Sam Houston posted an overall record of 2-8 while going 6-4 ATS.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Hawaii has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Sam Houston Bearkats have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 0-3.