Stanford Cardinal defeat Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 37-27: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · NCAAF · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 27, Stanford Cardinal 37
The Stanford Cardinal beat the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 37-27 on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Stanford Stadium. The Stanford Cardinal covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 49, with 64 points combined.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. Stanford Cardinal final score and game recap
The Stanford Cardinal won by 10 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Micah Alejado (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 30/50 passing for 269 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Tama Uiliata (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 8 catches for 62 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Davis Warren (Stanford Cardinal): 22/34 passing for 310 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Micah Ford (Stanford Cardinal): 25 carries for 99 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. Stanford Cardinal?
The Stanford Cardinal covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites, winning by 10 points.
The spread opened at Stanford Cardinal -4 and closed at Stanford Cardinal -4.5.
Did Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. Stanford Cardinal go over or under the total?
The game went over: 64 points combined against a closing total of 49, over by 15.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 49.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs. Stanford Cardinal odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at +168 and the Stanford Cardinal at -205. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Stanford Cardinal a 64% favorite. The Stanford Cardinal won as the favorite at -205: $48.78 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the Stanford Cardinal between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 48.5 to 49, and the game went over.
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors and Stanford Cardinal betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Stanford Cardinal 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors and Stanford Cardinal?
Next for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: the UNLV Rebels at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Next for the Stanford Cardinal: the Miami Hurricanes at home on Friday, September 4, 2026.