Cardae Mack runs for 154 yards and 2 touchdowns, Arizona State grinds out 30-12- win over Hawaii

TEMPE, Ariz. — Cardae Mack delivered a stellar performance, amassing 154 yards and scoring two touchdowns, while Cutter Boley contributed 189 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns, leading Arizona State to a 30-12 victory over Hawaii. The Sun Devils, currently 3-2, sought redemption after a devastating 55-19 home defeat to Baylor the previous week.

Although the contest was far from flawless, Arizona State managed to frustrate the Rainbow Warriors (1-5) into a crucial win. Mack capitalized on a 2-yard run in the first half and followed up with a 67-yard touchdown dash late in the third quarter, stretching Arizona State's lead to 24-6. Boley completed 21 of 31 passes for 189 yards, connecting with Reed Harris on a pivotal 9-yard touchdown pass to seal the game.

Hawaii's Micah Alejado recorded 252 passing yards, finding Audric Harris on a 32-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Despite the efforts, Hawaii was unable to convert their possession from a 21-yard Arizona State penalty, turning the ball over on downs. Arizona State's coach Kenny Dillingham acknowledged the need for adjustments following their loss to Baylor and returned to a more collaborative play-calling approach, resulting in Boley's late-game heroics.

The Sun Devils capitalized on a 47-yard Carson Smith field goal in the closing seconds of the quarter, extending their lead to 17-6 at halftime. The Rainbow Warriors had multiple opportunities to mount a comeback, managing to reach Arizona State's 30-yard line three times, only to leave with six points from Sean Olvera-Harle's field goals.

Hawaii's most promising attempt in the second quarter came after a blocked punt from within the Sun Devils' end zone, but ended in failure due to two sacks, two penalties, and a missed 51-yard field goal by Olvera-Harle.