Hawaii Edges UTEP 17-14 to Extend Win Streak
The University of Hawaii football team won its second straight game, improving to 3-6 on the season.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
The University of Hawaii football team defeated UTEP 17-14 on Saturday in Texas, extending its winning streak to two games. The victory lifted Hawaii's record to 3-6 and kept its postseason hopes alive.
Why it matters
Hawaii must win its three remaining regular-season games to reach six victories and become bowl eligible for the second consecutive season. The win gives the team momentum heading into its final stretch.
Titan Lacaden caught 11 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown, while Hawaii's defense held UTEP to 2-of-10 on third-down conversions and two touchdowns. Hawaii has three regular-season games left and needs to win all of them to reach six victories.
The players
Titan Lacaden
A Hawaii wide receiver who recorded 11 receptions for 109 yards and a touchdown in the win over UTEP.
The details
Hawaii overcame penalties, dropped passes, turnovers and questionable decisions to secure the win in Texas. The defense was the difference, limiting UTEP's offense to two scores on the day.
Timeline
Saturday: Hawaii defeats UTEP 17-14 in Texas.
Sunday at 7 p.m.: New episodes of Hawaii Football Final premiere on the KHON+ app.
Monday at 10:35 p.m.: Hawaii Football Final rebroadcast airs on KHON2.
Season Trajectory
The win positions Hawaii to repeat as a bowl-eligible team after reaching that threshold last season, a pattern that depends on finishing 3-0 in the final stretch. Two straight wins give the program a foundation for a late-season push that its record alone would not suggest.
Hawaii needs to win all three of its remaining games to finish with six victories and secure bowl eligibility. Fans following the season should watch the final three contests, since a single loss would eliminate the path to a bowl berth.
The takeaway
Hawaii's late-season run hinges on defensive consistency and sharper execution in the final three games, as the team's two-game streak shows it can win when it limits mistakes.
What happens next
Hawaii plays three regular-season games remaining to determine whether it reaches six wins and bowl eligibility.
Further reading
Keep up with the latest on the Football season and Hawaii's remaining schedule.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KHON2.
