despite being heavy favorites the University of Hawaii football team faced a tougher than expected challenge in their season opener against Delaware State the Rainbow Warriors ultimately secured a 35 to4 Victory but the game was closer than many anticipated Hawaii's offense struggled to find its Rhythm early on particularly in the windy conditions quarterback Braden shager completed 17 of 34 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for two scores the Hornets put up a fight tying the game at 14 to4 in the second half however Hawaii's offense eventually pulled away with shager leading the team to key drives and touchdowns the victory sets the stage for Hawaii's upcoming home game against UCLA a significant matchup as the Bruins transition to the Big 10 conference [Music]