{
  "id": 10295688,
  "title": "Dave Reardon: Hawaii’s mistakes, questionable play calls result in road loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/dave-reardon-hawaiis-mistakes-questionable-play-calls-result-in-road",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T21:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dave-reardon-hawaii-mistakes-questionable-213600133.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "University of Hawaii football fans may not find solace in the fact that their team's performance against Wyoming on Saturday was not the most atrocious decision-making seen in recent college football games. While NC State's loss to Vanderbilt last weekend was far more egregious, UH's blunders were committed during the third quarter and not on the final play, as seen in the Seahawks' interception during the 2015 Super Bowl. If UH had successfully executed their game plan in Laramie, it is uncertain whether the Warriors would have emerged victorious. However, due to their inexplicable decisions, Wyoming maintained a 10-point lead and secured a 27-10 homecoming win. The UH coaches' choice to attempt a pass rather than run on second and goal from the 2-yard line, as well as on fourth and goal from the 1-yard line, were particularly perplexing. Given that Rice had just completed two consecutive gains of 11 yards and 3 yards, it was baffling why a pass was called on the subsequent play. The coach or someone close to him must have believed in a different approach, as UH opted for a pass that resulted in Micah Alejado being tackled by Wyoming defenders. Although Wyoming's defense may have contributed to this decision, it was ultimately UH's mistake that proved costly. The Warriors' defense, well-rested from a nearly 10-minute drive in the second half, had a strong chance to regain possession near their own 1-yard line and potentially score. This is precisely what transpired, as Wyoming gained 9 yards on three plays and eventually punted. The unforced penalty involving two players wearing the same number led to Wyoming receiving a first down with ease. The Cowboys capitalized on this error, completing a 99-yard drive to extend their lead to 20-3. With the Warriors needing to score three times to win, this momentum proved to be their downfall. In the fourth quarter, UH managed a remarkable 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that took only 2 minutes and 41 seconds. However, just 1:45 remained on the clock when Wyoming scored again, clinching the game. The Warriors had handed Wyoming a victory that they had no business giving away.",
  "summary": "It won’t be of consolation to University of Hawaii football fans, but what UH did and didn’t do at the Wyoming goal line Saturday isn’t the worst decision-making and consequences in the vicinity of a college football end zone in recent days. This wasn’t as bad as NC State’s fumbling away a win against Vanderbilt last weekend … but that’s partly because UH’s crucial miscues were tucked away ...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}