California Golden Bears 31–35 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors defeated California Golden Bears 35–31 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: California Golden Bears 31, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 35.

Game summary

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors edged California Golden Bears 35–31 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 11 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #12 M.Alejado (Hawai'i) — 128.0 pass yds, +0.48 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00 — 2 rec, 16.0 yds.
EPA edge: Hawai'i (+0.297/play) vs California (+0.190/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
California Golden Bears	6	12	0	9	31
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	0	9	3	18	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CALCalifornia Golden Bears

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 22

HAWHawai'i Rainbow Warriors

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Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

California
Q1TD
JDJacob De Jesus
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jacob De Jesus for a touchdown (41 yards)
California
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Rushing touchdown
California
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Rushing touchdown
Hawai'i
Q2TD
#P#5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
#5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards)
Hawai'i
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 29 yards
Hawai'i
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
18-12
Field goal good from 39 yards
Hawai'i
Q4TD
#P#5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
#5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)
California
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
21-18
Field goal good from 22 yards
Hawai'i
Q4TD
BWBrandon White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Micah Alejado pass to Brandon White for a touchdown (17 yards)
California
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Rushing touchdown
Hawai'i
Q4TD
#N#3 N.Cenacle caught at Cal00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
#3 N.Cenacle caught at Cal00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Shotgun #12 M.Alejado (Hawai'i) — 128.0 yds · +0.48 EPA/play +8.58 EPA
ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele (California) — 180.0 yds · +0.34 EPA/play +6.72 EPA
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (California) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.49 EPA/play +3.49 EPA

Receiving

#5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00 (Hawai'i) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds +2.20 EPA
Jacob De Jesus (California) — 1 rec · 41.0 yds +3.49 EPA
#5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal45 (Hawai'i) — 1 rec · 30.0 yds +3.82 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #12 M.Alejado	Hawai'i	18	83.3%	128	0	+0.48	+8.58
ddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	20	75.0%	180	0	+0.34	+6.72
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	41	1	+3.49	+3.49
Micah Alejado	Hawai'i	1	100.0%	17	1	+2.66	+2.66
:40) Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele	California	1	100.0%	19	0	+2.36	+2.36
#12 M.Alejado	Hawai'i	1	100.0%	7	0	+1.70	+1.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	California	Hawai'i
Plays	67	72
EPA / play	+0.190	+0.297
Total EPA	+12.75	+21.37
Success rate	55.2%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.108	+0.373
Rush EPA / play	+0.312	+0.135
Yards	487	395

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Hawai'i	7	18	+3.36	Ended
Q1	California	8	87	+6.42	Pass TD
Q1	Hawai'i	8	29	-1.40	Missed FG
Q1	California	8	73	+4.76	Rush TD
Q2	Hawai'i	5	26	-1.81	Ended
Q2	California	8	49	+1.73	Rush TD
Q2	Hawai'i	12	80	+5.68	Pass TD
Q2	California	6	17	-0.25	Punt
Q2	Hawai'i	6	16	-1.85	Field goal
Q2	California	3	44	-0.10	Missed FG
Q3	California	6	16	-2.83	Punt
Q3	Hawai'i	12	61	+2.32	Field goal
Q3	California	7	43	-2.19	Ended
Q3	Hawai'i	8	53	+5.33	Pass TD
Q4	California	9	56	+0.20	Field goal
Q4	Hawai'i	4	44	+3.77	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · #3 N.Cenacle caught at Cal00 catch for a touchdown (22 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · o Huddle-Shotgun #12 M.Alejado pass to #5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal45 for 30 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.82 EPA)
Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.72 EPA)
Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · #5 P.Ashlock caught at Cal00 catch for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.53 EPA)
Q1 · California Golden Bears · Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele pass to Jacob De Jesus for a touchdown (41 yards) (+3.49 EPA)
Q3 · California Golden Bears · No Huddle-Shotgun #3 J.Sagapolutele sacked for a loss of 6 yards (4th & 9) (-3.35 EPA)
Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Kickoff (+2.87 EPA)
Q2 · California Golden Bears · Field goal missed (-2.84 EPA)

Key takeaways

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors controlled the final (35–31) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Shotgun #12 M.Alejado (Hawai'i) — 128.0 yds.
EPA edge: Hawai'i at 0.297 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of California Golden Bears vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

California Golden Bears 31, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 35 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won California Golden Bears vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors won with a final score of 31–35.

Where can I find the California Golden Bears vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778312.

Who led California Golden Bears vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in passing?

Shotgun #12 M.Alejado (Hawai'i) led passers with 128.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for California Golden Bears at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.