Warriors with one more fight in their way to BCS berth.
It’s all down to one game for Colt Brennan and Hawaii.
After overcoming their biggest hurdle, defeating Boise State 39-27 on Friday to claim the WAC title, the Warriors (#11 AP, #10 Coaches) host Washington on Saturday night with a win all but guaranteeing a berth in a BCS bowl game.
After their win over the Broncos, Hawaii moved up to 12th in the BCS standings, which puts them in the position they need to be in to get in a BCS game. And, with Kansas’ loss to Missouri, the Warriors are the nation’s only unbeaten team now, which is a great honor, no matter who you play or what conference you’re in.
It could be a memorable final home game for the Warrior seniors, including Brennan. His hopes at the Heisman may be slim to none as of now, but now the NCAA’s leader in career touchdown passes, with his five against the Broncos giving him 126 in his three-year career, five more than Ty Detmer’s four-year total.
The Huskies won’t be a pushover, even though they struggled to a 2-7 record in Pac-10 play, and will go into Saturday’s showdown sporting a 4-8 record.
One of their four wins was a 24-10 over Boise State in September, so they won’t come in feeling like they can’t pull the upset. Washington QB Jake Locker could be a terror for the Hawaii defense, both through the air and on the ground. Against Arizona in October, he threw for 336 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 157 yards and two more scores, and on the season, thrown for 1,920 yards and 14 touchdowns and added 910 yards rushing (three 100-yard games) and 12 touchdowns.
Washington’s defense has struggled though, giving up more than 40 points in five of their losses. So, Brennan could have his way with the Huskies’ D.
The game will be televised on ESPN2, so if you don’t mind a little late football (11:30 EST), tune in, because this one shapes up to be an exciting game - and a historic one, if the Warriors come out on top.
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