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The leader of the Warriors’ offense – quarterback Cole McDonald — practiced today after missing Saturday’s game because of an undisclosed injury. “I’m back,” McDonald said following a 2-hour practice in which he easily threw a variety of passes. McDonald said it was a game-time decision to not play. Cole McDonald on getting back out at #HawaiiFB practice today following missing the Wyoming game due to injury, and what he thought of Chevan Cordeiro’s performance. pic.twitter.com/kbSF0KZvOO — Brian McInnis (@Brian_McInnis) […]

When it was time to roll the credits on the Warriors’ 17-13 comeback victory over Wyoming, everyone’s name was called. “It felt like a true team win,” wideout Marcus Armstrong-Brown said. “Usually before, you could point to one side of the ball, offense or defense, but we came together collectively.” In particular: > Nick Rolovich: The recent trend against the Warriors’ run-and-shoot/run-pass option hybrid is to place five in the tackle box — 3-2 or 4-1 front — and drop […]

In a one-for-the-ages debut, Chevan Cordeiro tossed the decisive 38-yard touchdown pass to wideout JoJo Ward to boost UH to a 17-13 victory over Wyoming. Cordeiro started in place of Cole McDonald, who was scratched because of an undisclosed injury. * * * * * Chevan Cordeiro throws a 38-yard scoring pass to JoJo Ward with 1:26 left to give UH a 17-13 lead. Cordeiro escaped a pass rush, rolled to his right and launched the pass. * * * […]

Saturday’s game — actually, halftime of Saturday’s game — is the halfway point of the Warriors’ 13-game regular season. With Wyoming as another rugged opponent, head coach Nick Rolovich is hoping that several developing players, particularly on the defensive line, will be ready if needed. “You want to make sure you’re still growing your roster as far as developing your players and getting them ready,” Rolovich said following today’s two-hour workout. “This is the time when guys have to start […]

Two fun facts about rush end Kaimana Padello: > Seven of his 11 tackles have been for lost yardage. > He played all 86 defensive snaps in the quintuple-overtime victory over San Jose State. “He’s the hardest worker on the team,” said Jacob Yoro, who coaches the rush ends. “I don’t think anybody can argue that.”