Athlon Sports’ Steven Lassan offers his expert prediction for Wednesday's Hawaii Bowl between the Golden Bears and Rainbow Warriors.

The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors got their Christmas miracle after rallying to beat Cal in the largest comeback in Hawai'i Bowl history.

A wild Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve ends with a late touchdown, a huge comeback, and a massive postgame brawl.

The California Golden Bears face the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025 at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu.

Before a capacity crowd and with a full-hearted effort, the Hawaii football team willed a 35-31 victory over California in Wednesday night’s Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.

Ahead of the Hawaii Bowl, wideout Jackson Harris left the Warriors with the intent to transfer. Harris is expected to command an offer of high six figures. Offensive lineman KT Carter and defensive backs Ben Drake and Deliyon Freeman also removed themselves from the active roster with their announced plans to transfer.

Backup quarterback Luke Weaver threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Nick Cenacle with 10 seconds left, and Hawaii rallied for a 35-31 victory over California in the Hawaii Bowl

The Rainbow Warriors and Golden Bears met in Waikiki on Monday for the official press conference of the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. All players present played high school football in Hawaii.

The Rainbow Warriors and the California Golden Bears face off in a matchup at the 2025 Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.