HONOLULU (Interstat) — A pivotal Mountain West matchup is set for Saturday when the Hawaii Warriors host the Utah State Aggies at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

Hawaii (4-2) enters the contest with momentum after a 44-35 road victory over Air Force on Sept. 27. Quarterback Micah Alejado leads the Warriors’ offense, coming off a 457-yard, three-touchdown passing performance.

Utah State (3-2) looks to rebound from a 55-35 loss at Vanderbilt in its last outing. The Aggies’ offense has shown potency, scoring 48 and 49 points in wins over McNeese State and Air Force, respectively, earlier in September. Multiple quarterbacks, including Bryson Barnes, have seen action for Utah State.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, this contest is projected to be a nail-biter, with Hawaii edging Utah State 35-33. Betting markets reflect the expected closeness, installing the Warriors as a slim 1.5-point favorite. The over/under is set at 57.5 points.

Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.