Marshall's big game propels Jayhawks to win in Hawaii
Saturday August 26, 2028
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Honolulu, Hawaii - Kansas quarterback Isaiah Marshall led the charge with four total touchdowns as the Jayhawks cruised past Hawaii, 44-22, in a dominant road victory.
Marshall accounted for three rushing touchdowns and threw for another, overcoming two interceptions while passing for 326 yards. His 8-yard rushing score on the opening drive set the tone for a Kansas offense that racked up 470 total yards. Running back Harry Stewart III added balance with 100 yards on the ground and a late touchdown to seal the game.
Hawaii’s defense found brief success when Matthew Shereles returned a fumble for a 25-yard touchdown in the first quarter, briefly tying the game. But the Rainbow Warriors struggled to contain Kansas’ offense the rest of the way.
Kansas took firm control in the second quarter, with Marshall scoring twice more on the ground, and kicker Shaq Durham adding a field goal to push the lead to 31-7 by halftime. Durham remained perfect on the night, hitting all three of his field goal attempts and converting all five extra points.
Hawaii showed some life in the fourth quarter against some of the Jayhawks reserves, as Derek Boyd II broke free for a 19-yard touchdown run, followed by a 57-yard touchdown pass from Tyler DiNucci to Damon Brazill. A successful two-point conversion cut into the deficit, but it was too little, too late. Stewart’s late touchdown capped off the win for Kansas.
The Jayhawks’ defense was a force all night, recording five interceptions, including two from Jalen Todd. Hawaii’s quarterbacks struggled under the pressure, with DiNucci and Mason Bolen combining for five turnovers.
With the win, Kansas sets the tone with a strong start to their season, while Hawaii looks to regroup after an error-filled night.
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
KU – Isaiah Marshall 8-yard run (Shaq Durham kick), 6:16
HAW – Matthew Shereles 25-yard fumble return (Taylor Licata kick), 3:55
KU – Trey'Dez Green 21-yard pass from Isaiah Marshall (Shaq Durham kick), 1:38
Second Quarter
KU – Shaq Durham 19-yard field goal, 6:28
KU – Isaiah Marshall 22-yard run (Shaq Durham kick), 4:05
KU – Isaiah Marshall 8-yard run (Shaq Durham kick), 1:43
Third Quarter
KU – Shaq Durham 26-yard field goal, 3:59
Fourth Quarter
HAW – Derek Boyd II 19-yard run (Taylor Licata kick), 3:39
KU – Shaq Durham 33-yard field goal, 1:04
HAW – Damon Brazill 57-yard pass from Tyler DiNucci Marlon Low (2-point conversion good), 0:43
KU – Harry Stewart III 6-yard run (Shaq Durham kick), 0:18
Key Statistics
Passing – I. Marshall 25/37 326Yds 1TD 2Int
Rushing – H. Stewart III 14Car 100Yds 1TD, I. Marshall 13Car 73Yds 3TD, T. Labelle 3Car 14Yds
Receiving – T. Green 9Rec 129Yds 1TD, M. Cooke 5Rec 92Yds, R. Slay 5Rec 49Yds, H. Stewart III 3Rec 29Yds, D. Keo 2Rec 22Yds
Tackles – D. Cantrell 11, S. Sahara 7
Sacks – T. Harbor 1.0
Takeaways – J. Todd 2Int, T. Schilling 1Int, T. Yates 1Int, J. Russell 1Int, J. Koloamatangi 1FF 2FR
Special Teams - S. Durham 3/3FG 5/5XP
Passing – T. DiNucci 7/10 153Yds 1TD 2Int, M. Bolen 16/22 139Yds 3Int
Rushing – D. Boyd II 16Car 139Yds 1TD
Receiving – D. Brazill 8Rec 127Yds 1TD, M. Low 8Rec 91Yds, D. Boyd II 2Rec 31Yds
Tackles – M. Lopes 19, M. Sherels 10
Sacks – N. Hutton 1.5, C. Castonzo 1.0, I. Bresee 1.0, M. Lopes 1.0, L. Lagafuaina 0.5
Takeaways – B. Hennessey 1Int, M. Sherels 1Int 1FR 1TD, K. Brockel 1FF, M. Lopes 1FF, I. Bresee 1FR,
Special Teams – T. Licata 0/1FG 2/2XP
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