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NCAAF MatchupsSat 3:00 PM ET
Hawaii
Rainbows
1-2
versus
Wyoming
Cowboys
1-1
NCAAF · HAW at WYO

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Hawaii Rainbows vs Wyoming Cowboys Predictions

Game time: September 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET

Venue: War Memorial Stadium — Laramie, WY

Article updated Sep 21, 1:22 AM EDT

By SportsJaw Editorial Team

Wyoming allowed 339 rushing yards in its latest loss. That creates a concern for the Paniolo Trophy matchup, without establishing value on Hawaii at the supplied prices.

Matchup and recent form

The Hawaii Rainbows visit the Wyoming Cowboys at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie on September 26, 2026, for their college football matchup. Wyoming identifies the game as its Mountain West opener, while Hawaii’s reporting highlights the Paniolo Trophy stakes.

Hawaii beat New Mexico State 29-19 before its Week 3 bye and used the break for a full-padded practice. That establishes how the Rainbows entered the bye, but it does not establish an offensive advantage against Wyoming.

The Cowboys fell to 1-2 after losing 24-10 at Central Michigan on September 19. They surrendered 339 rushing yards, including 214 before halftime, and entered the break trailing 17-0 with only four first downs. Those numbers make Wyoming’s ability to contain the run a central question.

What the performance means for the price

Wyoming finished with 342 total yards against Central Michigan. Tyler Hughes completed 14 of 30 passes for 173 yards and rushed for 78 yards, but two fourth-quarter interceptions halted the comeback. The yardage provides some counterweight to the final score; the turnovers and slow start limit the encouragement.

SportsJaw lists Hawaii at -160 on the moneyline and -3 (-112) on the spread. Wyoming is +135 on the moneyline and +3 (-104) on the spread. Hawaii’s case needs more than Wyoming’s difficult afternoon: the available reporting does not establish how effectively the Rainbows can attack that rushing vulnerability.

The total is 45.5, with over 45.5 (-110) and under 45.5 (-110). Wyoming’s defensive struggles raise scoring concerns, while its offensive difficulties point toward possible scoring limitations. Neither observation supplies a sufficiently complete case for a total wager.

Final decision

Betting lean: Pass. One poor defensive performance does not establish that Hawaii warrants its favorite price or that Wyoming offers value as the underdog. Confidence is low, with no winner or score projection supported by the available matchup evidence.

Confidencelow
Betting lean

Pass

Sources

  • Hawaii News NowRainbow Warriors use bye week to stay sharp ahead of Wyoming
  • University of Wyoming AthleticsWyoming loses 24-10 to Central Michigan
  • CBS Sports / Associated PressAngel Flores runs for 163 yards as Central Michigan beats Wyoming

SportsJaw Rainbows vs Cowboys game preview analysis and predictions incorporate current odds, injury reports, team statistics and market data. Information is updated regularly, but lines and player availability can change. Please confirm current information before wagering. View history of past Rainbows vs Cowboys matchups or learn how our predictions work.