San José State Spartans 20 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 16
2026-10-03 · Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex · 2026-10-03
The final score was San José State Spartans 20 · Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 16. The breakdown below uses this game’s figures, separate from season averages.
The scoring path
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José State Spartans | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| Measure | San José State Spartans | Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 16 | 18 |
| Total yards | 324 | 438 |
| Passing yards | 246 | 341 |
| Rushing yards | 78 | 97 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-15 | 4-13 |
| Giveaways | 0 | 2 |
| Possession time | 29:59 | 30:01 |
Third-down conversion is shown as its own measure. It is not a substitute for overall play success rate. A dash means the source did not supply that field.
The Lab’s result test
San José State Spartans won by 4 points. Q2 supplied the largest scoring swing in the winner’s favor, a +14-points period. The chart shows the result’s path; the box score helps explain what created it.
San José State Spartans produced 324 total yards; Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors produced 438. Yardage describes how much ground was gained, not whether the most valuable drives were finished.
San José State Spartans committed 0 giveaways against the opponent’s 2. That possession advantage gave the winner fewer mistakes to overcome.
The next test is repeatability. Separate staying on schedule from long gains, then examine field position and drive finishing. A large yardage total can coexist with missed scoring chances; a short field can make a modest drive valuable.
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