For the record: It’s the season opener for both teams. In 2010, Hawaii was 10-4, 7-1 in the Western Athletic Conference (tied for first).
Streaking: Last season, the Warriors won nine of their final 10 regular-season games before a 62-35 loss to Tulsa in the Hawaii Bowl.
Who’s hot: Aided by a spread offense, senior quarterback Bryant Moniz was statistically the nation’s top passer in 2010 with 5,040 yards and 39 TDs.
Who’s not: Hawaii must rebuild its offense line and needs replacements at running back and wide receiver.
Key stat: 9 — Number of total returning starters.
FYI: Last year at Folsom Field, Hawaii led 10-0 at halftime and then, perhaps getting worn down and feeling the altitude, the Warriors were outscored 31-3 by Colorado in the second half.
Tom Kensler, The Denver Post
