Quarterback Micah Alejado added that the spotlight only raises the stakes. “It’s a humongous opportunity for us…Just knowing that everybody [is] looking at our program, our team, Hawaii’s team…it is special. It’s a blessing for sure just to be on this stage.”

Ben Gulbranson was one of 17 transfers to arrive at Stanford since last season, more than every previous season of Cardinal football combined.

With kickoff only a day away, here is a preview of the matchup between the Stanford Cardinal and the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Spread: Hawaii: -2.5 *Betting odds provided by FanDuel and are used here as a reference point,

Niki Prongos made his first collegiate start for UCLA in last year’s game against UH. Prongos, who transferred to Stanford, is now at left tackle, leading to Kahlil House’s move to the right side. Prongos is a considered a mauler who can overpower edge defenders or serve as a moving screen on pass plays.

The University of Hawaii football team opens its 2025 season Saturday against Stanford, and with it comes the return of Hawaii Football Final, this time with a major change. The KHON2 podcast, which launched in 2018 and has been hosted by sports director Rob DeMello and analyst Rich Miano,

Stanford's football season is set to kick off on Saturday, but the status of JonAnthony Hall is still uncertain against Hawaii