California Golden Bears vs Hawaii Rainbow Warriors – Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl – Dec 24, 2025
The Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl is set for December 24, 2025. The California Golden Bears will take on the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. Fans can catch the game on ESPN at 8:00 PM local time.
California comes into the bowl with a 7-5 record. The Golden Bears hold a balanced record both at home and on the road. Hawaii finished the regular season with an 8-4 record and a strong home performance. They will have home-field advantage in this bowl game.
California Team Preview
The California Golden Bears had a mixed performance recently. They won their last game against the SMU Mustangs 38-35 at home. In that game, they gained 330 passing yards and 123 rushing yards.
The Golden Bears struggled against Stanford on the road, losing 31-10. They managed 285 passing yards but only 17 rushing yards. Turnovers were an issue with two fumbles in that game.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has been a key player for the Golden Bears. He threw for 3109 yards this season. However, the team is dealing with many injuries, which might impact their next game.
Hawaii Team Preview
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors have a strong offensive team. They scored 342 points this season, ranking 51st. Their passing game is impressive with 3,476 yards, placing them 12th.
On defense, Hawaii allowed 282 points, ranking 97th. They have a good pass rush with 29 sacks, ranked 13th. They also intercepted eight passes, putting them 9th.
Micah Alejado leads the team at quarterback with 2,832 passing yards. Jackson Harris is a top wide receiver with 963 yards and 12 touchdowns. Kansei Matsuzawa is reliable in kicking, making 25 field goals this season.
Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl Betting Prediction
The betting pick for this game is Hawaii +2.5. Hawaii has a better points-for record this season, scoring 342 points, which is higher than California’s 298 points. Hawaii’s offensive performance ranks 51st in points for, while California ranks 69th.
California’s defense has allowed 318 points this season, ranking 112th. Hawaii’s defense has done slightly better, allowing 282 points and ranking 97th. Hawaii’s defense might provide a small edge over California in this matchup.
Hawaii also has a strong passing game, ranking 12th with 3476 passing yards. California’s passing game ranks 26th with 3242 yards. This difference in passing yards could influence Hawaii’s ability to cover the spread.
- Pick: Hawaii +2.5
