UH Football Lands Surprising 7th in Mountain West Preseason Rankings – What’s Next?

University of Hawaii Football Ranked 7th in Mountain West Preseason Poll

The University of Hawaii football team has been picked to finish seventh in the Mountain West Conference's preseason media poll, as announced by the conference on Tuesday. The Rainbow Warriors received 93 total votes, placing them just below Nevada and ahead of rival Fresno State.

Mountain West Preseason Poll Rankings

• Boise State (190 points)
• Air Force (165 points)
• UNLV (161 points)
• Colorado State (144 points)
• Wyoming (107 points)
• Nevada (96 points)
• Hawaii (93 points)
• Fresno State (90 points)
• San Jose State (63 points)
• Utah State (52 points)
• New Mexico (41 points)
• San Diego State (37 points)

Boise State was the overwhelming favorite, securing 20 first-place votes, while Air Force and UNLV followed closely behind. The Rainbow Warriors, under second-year head coach Timmy Chang, are looking to improve upon last season's 3-10 record.

Key Challenges Ahead for Hawaii

The team faces a tough schedule, including early matchups against conference contenders Air Force and Wyoming. However, with renewed energy and several returning starters, analysts suggest Hawaii could exceed expectations this season.

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What Do You Think?

• Is the 7th-place ranking fair for Hawaii, or are they being underestimated?
• Should the Mountain West reconsider its preseason polling process?
• Can Timmy Chang lead the Rainbow Warriors to a top-five finish this season?
• Does Boise State’s dominance hurt the conference’s competitiveness?
• Should Hawaii prioritize recruiting local talent over mainland transfers?