Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors represent the University of Hawaii at Manoa, competing in the Mountain West Conference from Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. The Rainbow Warriors embody the spirit of the islands—laid-back yet fiercely proud—with a program that has produced high-flying passing attacks and memorable upsets. Hawaii benefits from its unique location, attracting players who want to experience island life and a program with a distinctive identity. The run-and-shoot offense became synonymous with Hawaii under June Jones. Rainbow Warrior fans bring aloha spirit to gameday while supporting a program that has represented the Pacific in bowl games. Hawaii competes in the Mountain West as the conference's westernmost outpost.

Hawaii football began in 1909, and the program rose to national prominence under June Jones and the run-and-shoot offense. Colt Brennan rewrote NCAA passing records and led the Warriors to the 2008 Sugar Bowl. Timmy Chang, Davone Bess, and other stars produced thrilling offenses. Hawaii's late-night games on the mainland became appointment viewing. The program has weathered conference realignment and facility challenges. Hawaii's identity as college football's most unique outpost—playing in paradise with a wide-open offensive style—has attracted fans nationwide. The Rainbow Warriors represent the 50th state with pride and aloha.