The San José State Spartans (2-2) visit the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors (1-3) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM HST (midnight ET), and the game airs on MW+ (Mountain West streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at HAW -3 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are San José State +130 · Hawai'i -155. Below is our San José State vs Hawai'i preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
San José State vs Hawai'i Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | San José State at Hawai'i |
| Records | San José State 2-2 · Hawai'i 1-3 |
| Spread | HAW -3 |
| Moneyline | San José State +130 · Hawai'i -155 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM HST (midnight ET) |
| TV / How to Watch | MW+ (Mountain West streaming) |
| Head Coaches | San José State: HC Ken Niumatalolo, OC Craig Stutzmann · Hawai'i: HC Timmy Chang, OC Anthony Arceneaux |
San José State Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The San José State Spartans are 2-2 overall. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 42-26 at USC; Sep 4 — W 27-21 at Eastern Michigan; Sep 12 — W 30-20 vs Cal Poly; Sep 19 — L 26-10 vs Fresno State. Most recently, San José State lost to Fresno State 26-10 at home. Through 4 games, San José State is averaging 23.2 points scored and 27.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Ken Niumatalolo (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Craig Stutzmann. Defensive coordinator: Bojay Filimoeatu.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Luke Weaver (QB) — 87/143, 1,032 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT
- Rushing leader: Jabari Bates (RB) — 77 carries, 413 yards
- Receiving leader: Carson Clark (WR) — 24 receptions, 240 yards, 3 TD
- Sacks leader: Justin Stearns (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Dylan Lee (LB) — 36 total tackles
Strengths: Luke Weaver’s passing volume (1,032 yards); Jabari Bates’s production on the ground (413 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 27.2 points per game; ball security at quarterback (5 interceptions for Luke Weaver); the response to a 26-10 loss to Fresno State.
Hawai'i Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors are 1-3 overall, 0-2 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 37-27 at Stanford; Sep 5 — L 21-6 vs UNLV; Sep 12 — W 29-19 vs New Mexico State; Sep 26 — L 27-10 at Wyoming. Most recently, Hawai'i lost to Wyoming 27-10 on the road. Through 4 games, Hawai'i is averaging 18.0 points scored and 26.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Timmy Chang (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinator: Anthony Arceneaux. Defensive coordinator: Dennis Thurman.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Micah Alejado (QB) — 109/181, 1,020 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: DeVon Rice (RB) — 53 carries, 242 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Tama Uiliata (WR) — 24 receptions, 208 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Wynden Ho'ohuli (LB) — 1 sack
- Tackles leader: Kona Moore (DB) — 33 total tackles
Strengths: Micah Alejado’s passing volume (1,020 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 26.0 points per game; an offense averaging 18.0 points per game; the response to a 27-10 loss at Wyoming.
How to Watch San José State vs Hawai'i
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 9:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM HST (midnight ET)
- Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI
- TV / Streaming: MW+ (Mountain West streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.