San Diego State at Hawaii Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 8, 2025
The San Diego State Aztecs (7–1, 4–0 MWC) travel to Honolulu to face the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (6–3, 3–2 MWC) on Saturday night for a key Mountain West clash. Don’t bet blind—our free college football predictions show you where the value is.
San Diego State Aztecs Analysis
The Aztecs have become one of the nation’s most efficient defensive teams and are building momentum toward a potential league title.
Key Player Stats & Team Metrics
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Defense: SDSU is allowing only 10.0 points per game and 246.3 yards per game.
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Offense: They average 28.9 points per game, 367.1 yards per game (84th nationally) with rushing at 185.3 yards/game (36th) and passing 181.9 yards/game (112th).
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Player leaders:
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QB Jayden Denegal: 1,418 passing yards, 8 TDs, 5 INTs, 62.9 % completion rate.
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RB Lucky Sutton: 815 rushing yards on 153 carries, 8 rushing TDs.
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Strengths:
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Elite defense: ranks top-10 in yards allowed and points against.
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Strong rush attack complements the defense and controls tempo.
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Momentum: SDSU is riding a six-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 176-44 over that span.
Weaknesses:
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Passing offense is among the least productive in FBS — limits upside when behind.
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Factoring in travel (Hawaii) and potential distractions may challenge them.
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Analysis
Hawaii comes into this game with an explosive passing offense, but some defensive vulnerabilities and turnover issues could make betting them a risky proposition.
Key Player Stats & Team Metrics
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Offense: Overall 410 yards per game (52nd nationally); passing 307.6 yards/game (6th); rushing 102.4 yards/game (127th). Scoring 29.7 points per game (60th).
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Defense: Allows 358 yards/game (60th), 225.4 passing yards/game (74th), 132.6 rushing yards/game (48th); gives up 25.7 points/game (80th).
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Player leaders:
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QB Micah Alejado: 2,124 passing yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs, 65.9% completion
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WR Jackson Harris: 601 receiving yards, 7 TDs.
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Strengths:
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Elite passing attack: one of the best in FBS in yards per game.
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Home field advantage: playing at Honolulu gives crowd and travel edge for opponent.
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Red-zone efficiency: Hawaii ranks 5th in FBS in red-zone offense (scoring on ~97% of trips).
Weaknesses:
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Run game is among worst in FBS — makes them one-dimensional and vulnerable if passing fails.
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Defense has major gaps, especially in points allowed and against the pass — could be exploited by SDSU’s balanced attack.
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Turnover margin negative (–7) while SDSU is strong in takeaways.
Standout Players & Key Notes
San Diego State:
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Lucky Sutton: Key to establishing early ground control and controlling clock.
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Jayden Denegal: While not prolific, must protect ball and avoid turnovers to feed defense.
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Defense overall: Must maintain its high level and avoid giving Hawaii big passing opportunities.
Hawaii:
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Micah Alejado: Must dominate through the air and avoid getting behind.
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Jackson Harris: Big-play receiver who can change tide in an instant.
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Defense/turnovers: Hawaii must win the turnover battle and make stops to stay competitive.
San Diego State vs Hawaii Prediction Reasoning
This is a matchup between a dominant defense (SDSU) versus a high-flying passing offense (Hawaii). The key will be whether Hawaii can get ahead or stay close early; otherwise, SDSU’s defense and rushing attack will control the game. Hawaii may have enough in their bag to keep this within a score.
Final Score Projection: San Diego State 27, Hawaii 24
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