GAME STORYLINES GAME 6 4 UH defeated Nevada 54-3 in Reno last year for the program’s largest margin of vic- tory ever in a Mountain West contest. In that game, the Rainbow Warriors raced out to a 28-0 halftime lead and concluded with 512 yards of total offense, while holding the Wolf Pack to a season-low 203. VS 4 Nevada was UH’s first intercollegiate opponent when the schools met during the 1920 season. After that initial meeting, the teams faced off only three times over the HAWAI‘I NEVADA next 80 years but have met every year since 2000. RAINBOW WARRIORS WOLF PACK (2-3, 2-3 MW) (5-0, 5-0 MW) 4 UH leads the series 8-6 in Honolulu, though the Wolf Pack have won three of the last four at Aloha Stadium including a 40-22 win in their last visit in 2018. When: Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 Time: 6:OO p.m. HT 4 The last time UH faced an undefeated Nevada squad was in 2010 when the Warriors Where: Honolulu, O‘ahu upset Colin Kaepernick and the 19th-ranked and 6-0 Wolf Pack, 27-21 in Honolulu. Stadium: Aloha Stadium 4 Nevada head coach Jay Norvell spent one season on Todd Graham’s staff at Arizona State in 2016 before being hired by Nevada. At ASU, Norvell served as wide Television: Spectrum Sports PPV (Spectrum Ch. 255/HD 1255 and receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Hawaiian Telcom Ch. 969). Robert Kekaula (play-by-play) and Rich Miano (analyst). 4 Graham has a career mark of 97-64 in his 13th season as head coach while Norvell is 23-20 in his fourth season in Reno. Radio: ESPN Honolulu (1420AM/92.7FM). Bobby Curran (play-by- play) and John Veneri (analyst). KRKH (Maui), KPUA (Hawai‘i Island), 4 Nevada tight ends coach Timmy Chang is in his fourth season at Nevada. The for- and KTOH-HD3 (Kaua‘i). Chris Hart and Gary Dickman hosts the mer UH quarterback once held the NCAA record for passing yards. “Countdown To Kickoff” at 4:00 p.m. 4 Three of Nevada’s five wins have been decided by a touchdown or less including Video Streaming: Only available outside the state of Hawai‘i through each of its last two - New Mexico (27-20) and San Diego State (26-21). the Team1Sports app. 4 This week’s match-up marks the Wolf Pack’s first game outside the state of Audio Streaming: ESPNHonolulu.com/Sideline Hawaii app Nevada. Aside from three home games at Mackay Field, Nevada played its other two games in Las Vegas - road contest at UNLV and neutral site game against New Mexico. Live Stats: HawaiiAthletics.com 4 Nevada averages 363.8 passing yards per game, which leads the Mountain West Series Information: 25th Meeting and ranks No. 4 nationally while quarterback Carson Strong is third nationally with a Overall Series Record: Nevada leads 14-10 361.0 per game average. Receiver Romeo Doubs is the nation’s leader in receiving in Honolulu: UH leads 8-6 yards per game (155.6). in Reno: Nevada leads 8-2 First Meeting: Dec. 15, 1920 4 UH’s Melquise Stovall is a senior wide receiver while younger brother Melquan Last Meeting: Sept. 28, 2019 Stovall is a Nevada sophomore receiver. Longest UH Win Streak: 3 (2006-08) Longest NEV Win Streak: 5 (2011-15) 4 The Warriors have forced at least one turnover in each of the first five games. Largest UH Win Margin: 51 (54-3; 2019) 4 UH has been out-scored 90-41 in the first half this season and have trailed in four Smallest UH Win Margin: 5 (25-20; 2009) of five games. In the first quarter alone, the Warriors have been out-scored 51-17. Largest NEV Win Margin: 61 (73-12, 1948) Smallest NEV Win Margin: 8 (26-18, 2014) 4 UH is in the middle of a three-game stretch that includes three undefeated confer- Shutouts: UH 1 (1968); Nev 1 (1920) ence teams that have a combined record of 13-0 in Mountain West play (4-0 Boise Overtimes: None State, 5-0 Nevada, and 4-0 San José State). 2020 RAINBOW WARRIOR SCHEDULE Date Opponent (AP/Coaches) Result/Time TV Series Notes Oct. 24 at Fresno State W, 34-19 Spectrum FS leads 29-23-1 HC Graham first UH coach to win debut since 1987 Oct. 30 at Wyoming L, 7-31 FS1 WYO leads 15-10 Warriors out-scored 21-0 in second half Nov. 7 NEW MEXICO W, 39-33 Spectrum UH leads 16-10 First win over UNM in Honolulu since ’91; 6th straight home opening win Nov. 14 at San Diego State L, 10-34 Spectrum SDS leads 22-11-2 UH trailed 28-0 at halftime; Aztecs rushed for 326 yards Nov. 21 BOISE STATE L, 32-40 CBSSN BSU leads 15-3 Broncos led 40-17 in 3Q; UH out-scored Broncos 15-0 in 4Q Nov. 28 NEVADA 6:00 pm Spectrum UN leads 14-10 UH enjoyed most lopsided MW win ever, 54-3, in Reno last season Dec. 5 at San José State 1:00 pm PT Spectrum UH leads 22-19-1 ’Bows with four straight Ws in series; last two by a combined five points Dec. 12 UNLV 6:00 pm Spectrum UH leads 17-12 UH holds Island Showdown Trophy with wins in each of last two seasons MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP Dec. 19 TBD TBD TBD UH 0-1 in MWC Pits top two teams in overall standings: UH has made 1 MW title game BOLD CAPS = Home games played at Aloha Stadium All times local to site 2020 Hawai‘i Football Weekly Release 1 HawaiiRainbowWarriorsFootball @HawaiiFootball RainbowWarriorsFootball GENERAL NOTES HAWAI‘I VS. NEVADA (NOV. 28) LAST WEEK’S NOTES NOT A FRESHMAN ANYMORE MEDIA INFORMATION 4 Boise State defeated UH for the ninth straight 4 Quarterback Chevan Cordeiro has had an up- time dating back to 2008. and-down start to 2020 in his first season as a MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACTS 4 The eight-point margin was the closest in the starter. Derek Inouchi, Media Relations Director last nine games. The Broncos had won each of the 4 The sophomore set new career highs in Office: (808) 956-4478 4 Cell: (808) 954-0234 previous eight by 20 points or more. completions (33), attempts (43), yards (410) and E-mail: [email protected] 4 UH saw its five-game home win streak come touchdowns (4) in UH’s win over New Mexico. He Neal Iwamoto, Asst. Media Relations Director to an end. also rushed for 39 yards and another score to account for 449 yards of total offense. Office: (808) 956-7506 4 Cell: (808) 375-6819 4 UH had its first turnover-free game of the 4 E-mail: [email protected] season. Last week, Cordeiro led UH with 90 yards rush- ing versus Boise State, marking the third time in 4 INTERVIEW POLICY For the first time in five games this year, UH five games this season he finished as the team’s got on the scoreboard first after Matthew Shipley leading rusher. He also threw for 253 yards and Contact the UH Sports Media Relations Office to put UH up 3-0 with 4:36 left in the first quarter. arrange player or coach interviews at least 24 three touchdowns. 4 Avery Williams’ 99-yard kickoff return in the hours in advance. Players and coaches will be avail- 4 After not throwing for a touchdown pass in the third quarter was the first kick return for touch- able for interviews after practice on Tuesday and first two games, Cordeiro has tossed eight in the down surrendered by UH in three years. Wednesday. Every effort will be made to accom- last three contests. 4 modate interview requests but players will not be CT Thomas’ 55-yard catch-and-run from Hank 4 Cordeiro amassed 345 yards of total offense asked to miss class, study hall, practices, or medical Bachmeier in the first quarter was the longest in a season-opening win over Fresno State, includ- treatment. Players mobile or home numbers will not pass play that UH has surrendered this year. ing a career-high 109 yards rushing and two be released by the Sports Media Relations Office. 4 UH had three different players attempt a punt touchdowns. His 54-yard rush in the fourth quarter in the game – Adam Stack, Chevan Cordeiro and was a career long. MEDICAL POLICY Stan Gaudion. Cordeiro attempted his first career 4 Became the third UH quarterback in the last The UH Sports Media Relations Office abides by fed- punt in the second quarter when he sent a pooch 10 seasons to crack 100 yards rushing, joining eral law pertaining to the releasing of injury informa- kick 53 yards for a touchback. Gaudion had his Cole McDonald (2019) and Bryant Moniz (2011). tion. We will not disseminate any information about first punt of the year with a 41-yard boot in the 4 a student-athletes’ injury without written consent. third quarter. Team’s leading rusher with 264 yards on 70 carries (3.8 ypc). The only information given to the media will be if 4 Sophomore lineman Jonah Laulu blocked his 4 a student-athlete is “probable,” “questionable,” or first career kick when he stuffed a BSU extra point Cordeiro spent the past two seasons — 2018 “doubtful” to play. However, the student-athlete attempt in the second quarter.