Live blog: Hawaii football vs. New Mexico

The University of Hawaii football team is set to take the field in its final game of the 2024 season.

New Mexico (5-6) has bowl eligibility to play for, while Hawaii (4-7) will have pride as its primary motivator.

How will each team respond to their respective motivations? Stay tuned as KHON2 will provide live updates of the game below.

Hawaii 21, New Mexico 9, 1:29, 2Q

7:40 a.m.: New Mexico FUMBLES at the Hawaii 24 after it is forced by Lester Lagafuaina and it is recovered by Jalen Smith with 1:29 left in the first half.

7:32: TOUCHDOWN ‘BUGS. Micah Alejado finds Tamatoa Mokiao-Atimalala for a 15-yard touchdown. Hawaii leads 21-9 with 2:29 left in the second quarter.

7:27: Hawaii forces a punt and will begin its next drive from the New Mexico 40 after a nice Nick Cenacle return.

7:24: Hawaii’s drive stalls and goes to the New Mexico 20 with 5:18 left in the first half.

7:16: Hawaii kicks off from its own 25.

7:15: New Mexico cuts into the lead with a 36-yard field goal from Luke Drzewicki. Hawaii leads 14-9 with 8:29 left in the second quarter.

7:05: New Mexico will start from its own 17 after Hawaii starts from midfield.

7:02: TOUCHDOWN RAINBOW WARRIORS. Micah Alejado leads the ‘Bows right down the field, and UH scores again on a 52-yard touchdown to Dekel Crowdus.

6:58: Hawaii starts from its own 25 after a touchback.

6:55: TOUCHDOWN NEW MEXICO. The Lobos get on the board with a 3-yard touchdown run by Devon Dampier. UNM goes for it but doesn’t convert a 2-point conversion. Hawaii still leads 7-6 with 13:06 left in the second quarter.

SECOND QUARTER

6:47: After further review, the call is overturned. New Mexico gets a first down and the drive continues.

6:46: Hawaii’s defense forces a turnover on downs at its own 46 and takes over with 20 seconds left in the first quarter.

6:38: Hawaii goes three-and-out and plays New Mexico 10.

6:35: The Lobos drive all the way to the Hawaii 25 and set up a field goal, which is MISSED by Luke Drzewicki. Hawaii takes over with a 7-0 lead with 4:47 left in the first quarter.

6:29 a.m.: New Mexico starts from its own 42 after a short kick.

6:27: TOUCHDOWN HAWAII. Micah Alejado gets the start and goes 6-for-8 for 75 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown to Pofele Ashlock. The Rainbow Warriors go 94 yards in 12 plays and lead 7-0 with 7:37 left in the first quarter.

6:13 p.m.: New Mexico picks up a first down, but Hawaii holds them to a punt. The Rainbow Warriors will start from their own 10 following a penalty on the return.

6:08 p.m.: New Mexico elects to receive after winning the coin toss and will have first-and-15 at its own 13 after a short return and false start.

FIRST QUARTER

PREGAM: Micah Alejado looks to take his reps in a hurry as he prepares for extended play while Brayden Schager is in street clothes.