How the Hawaii and Wyoming football teams stack up in their MWC matchup
When the state is in REM sleep at 4 a.m., offensive specialist Winterhawk Leighton is multi-analyzing videos on his three office monitors. Situational plays from teams across the country are on his search engine. Ole Miss in the top 10 in red-zone scoring? Leighton watches cutups of the Rebels and their opponents. He shares info and suggestions with the other coaches, some of which make it ...
The Hawaii and Wyoming football teams are set to face off in an upcoming Mountain West Conference matchup. Winterhawk Leighton, an offensive specialist, is reviewing video footage and sharing insights with coaches to refine the game plan. QB1 Micah Alejado has recovered from early-season injuries and continues to lead the team. Wide receiver Carson Brown, a transfer from Iowa State, is a key player in stretching defenses with his speed.
Running back Cam Barfield has returned from an ankle injury, and offensive lineman Lipe Moala has exited concussion protocol. Tight end Kyle Frendt, a standout from Wyoming's tight end production, is working on a 500-horsepower engine for a 1979 square-body truck. Wyoming head coach Jay Sawvel has implemented a more aggressive attack, increasing the roster to nine tight ends.
The Warriors are also preparing for Laramie's thinner air, with key players rotating at rush end. The team looks to counter Wyoming's trend of four-2.5 defenses with a more powerful, tight end-driven offense.
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