Stanford Cardinal vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors defeated Stanford Cardinal 23–20 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 20, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	3	3	0	6	20
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	12	6	3	6	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Micah Alejado (Hawai'i) — 235.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.43 EPA/play +12.94 EPA
• Luke Weaver (Hawai'i) — 0.0 yds · -1.52 EPA/play -1.52 EPA
• Ben Gulbranson (Stanford) — 121.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -5.47 EPA

Rushing

• Micah Ford (Stanford) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• Sedrick Irvin (Stanford) — 61.0 yds +0.47 EPA
• Micah Alejado (Hawai'i) — 62.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Jackson Harris (Hawai'i) — 6 rec · 59.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Pofele Ashlock (Hawai'i) — 9 rec · 99.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Sam Roush (Stanford) — 3 rec · 6.0 yds -0.66 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Micah Alejado	Hawai'i	30	90.0%	235	2	+0.43	+12.94
Luke Weaver	Hawai'i	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.52	-1.52
Ben Gulbranson	Stanford	25	60.0%	121	0	-0.22	-5.47
incomplete	Stanford	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.98	-8.82
incomplete	Hawai'i	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.93	-11.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stanford	Hawai'i
Plays	76	64
EPA / play	-0.056	-0.068
Total EPA	-4.27	-4.35
Success rate	36.8%	45.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.420	+0.007
Rush EPA / play	+0.239	-0.221
Yards	326	347

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	15	70	+2.02	Ended
Q1	Hawai'i	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Stanford	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	Hawai'i	3	8	-1.86	Punt
Q1	Stanford	3	2	-2.89	Punt
Q1	Hawai'i	6	58	+5.40	Pass TD
Q1	Stanford	12	64	-0.90	Missed FG
Q2	Hawai'i	7	45	-2.70	Ended
Q2	Stanford	10	37	-1.18	Field goal
Q2	Hawai'i	9	75	+6.17	Pass TD
Q2	Stanford	3	5	+1.09	Ended
Q3	Hawai'i	6	16	-3.20	Punt
Q3	Stanford	3	3	-2.52	Punt
Q3	Hawai'i	10	36	-1.84	Field goal
Q3	Stanford	3	3	-2.96	Punt
Q3	Hawai'i	3	0	-3.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-5.46 EPA)
2. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Ben Gulbranson pass intercepted (-5.32 EPA)
3. Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Micah Alejado pass to Jackson Harris for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
4. Q1 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Kickoff (+3.85 EPA)
5. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Ben Gulbranson pass to C.J. Williams for 16 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.29 EPA)
6. Q3 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Micah Alejado rushes for a loss of 10 yards (2nd & 2) (-3.18 EPA)
7. Q2 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors · Micah Alejado pass to Landon Sims for 1 yard (4th & 3) (-3.0 EPA)
8. Q2 · Stanford Cardinal · Field goal missed (-2.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors controlled the final (23–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Micah Alejado (Hawai'i) — 235.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Stanford at -0.056 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 Stanford Cardinal vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

Stanford Cardinal 20, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 23 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?

Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors won with a final score of 20–23.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754516.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors in passing?

Micah Alejado (Hawai'i) led passers with 235.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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