The Nine Islands (UH & UNLV) CFB 26

[James]

Pretty neat to run a dual team dynasty.

[YaBoyRobRoy]

Oh that run game is ferocious

Definitely will be running more with UNLV, especially with Orji at QB. Dude is dynamic.

i like the graphics with the vegas theme in the video, nice touch

not sure how much we can learn from the last game but solid start

Appreciate that Soapy, figured I would use both team's themes with the graphics. Not much at all but at least we got the dub.

Dan Mullen would be proud of that QB power run game!

They kept it close early & you shattered them in the second half

I was shocked how well they were competing. Literally thought I was going to lose my first game of CFB 26 lmao.

Orji

clean

Always nice to get that fcs game in to start

Yes sir, it was a good tune up game to get ready for the season

Pretty neat to run a dual team dynasty.

Thanks James! It's going to be a challenge but i'm already having a blast with it.

Thanks for checking in guys!

[YaBoyRobRoy]

Hawaii Surges Early, Holds On Late to Edge Stanford in Island Thriller

HONOLULU, HI -- On a rainy evening in Manoa, the Rainbow Warriors looked unstoppable—at least for the first 27 minutes.

Hawaii came out swinging in their season opener, blitzing the Stanford Cardinal with a 17–0 lead built on fast-paced offense and ferocious defense. But what began as a dream start for the Warriors nearly unraveled in the second half, as Stanford mounted a furious rally in a game that turned into a nail-biting showdown in paradise.

The Warriors tallied three first-half sacks, harassing Stanford’s backfield and preventing the Cardinal from finding any rhythm. The offense, led by freshman quarterback Micah Alejado, looked sharp and efficient—mixing in deep shots, timely runs, and smart decisions. A quarterback keeper on the option gave Hawaii its first touchdown of the year, followed by a beautiful diving catch by Karsyn Pupuna to stretch the lead.

Up 17–0, the Warriors looked in total control—until momentum abruptly shifted late in the second quarter.

With just under three minutes before halftime, Hawaii had a chance to extend their lead, but kicker Kansei Matsuzawa missed a make-able field goal attempt. That miss cracked the door open, and Stanford burst through.

The Cardinal offense—lifeless for most of the first half—suddenly came alive. A well-executed receiver screen turned into a long touchdown, and just like that, the Cardinal were on the board. On the following possession, Alejado was picked off—his first interception since his junior year of high school—but Stanford couldn't capitalize and went into the half down by ten.

The second half became a back-and-forth battle of momentum. Hawaii momentarily regained control with a long QB scramble and another scoring drive, but Stanford refused to go quietly. A massive pick-six by the Cardinal defense swung the game again, and suddenly the home crowd in Honolulu was holding its breath.

But when the game hung in the balance, Hawaii’s offense delivered.

With the score tied late in the fourth, Alejado hit Jackson Harris in full stride down the left sideline for a go-ahead touchdown, recapturing the lead in dramatic fashion. Despite another missed field goal from Matsuzawa that gave Stanford a glimmer of hope, the Hawaii defense—so dominant early—stepped up one final time, forcing a deep-ball incompletion and securing the win.

[Soapy]

great win over a P4 program, if Stanford can still be considered that

[GM Rizzo]

Both programs getting off to good starts, albeit Hawaii's is much more impressive.

[six7]

sick unis

[The JZA]

Big win to kick off the szn. Like Soap Man said, if they can still be considered.

Harris had himself a day amongst the boys

[djp73]

Impressive win over Stanford!

[redsox907]

FCS had you in the 1st half

UNLV did their thing once they got their feet and Hawaii already looking like they're going to be similar to the Colt Era.

And as always - graphics are on point

[Chillcavern]

Loving these recaps man!

Good job starting the season out strong with both teams. That catch from Pupuna

And Orji may end up being pure cheese for you. We always hope to see that!