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Mountain West Matchups
Hawai'i vs Kent State
Who wins Hawai'i vs Kent State?
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors | 1 | Series level |
 Kent State Golden Flashes | 1 |
Meetings since 1976: 2. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-1 Regular season
1-1 Last 2
28-22 Avg score
1 Longest Hawai'i win run
Biggest Hawai'i win 49-17 in 1993, a 32-point margin.
Biggest Hawai'i loss 6-27 in 1976, a 21-point margin.
Every Hawai'i vs Kent State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Hawai'i win | Honolulu | 49-17 |
| 1976 | Kent State win | Honolulu | 6-27 |
Scores from the Hawai'i perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1976.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1976 is level at 1-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Hawai'i and Kent State meet.
How to watch Hawai'i vs Kent State
When Hawai'i and Kent State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Hawai'i radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Hawai'i vs Kent State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Hawai'i this season
Follow Hawai'i in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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Hawai'i vs Kent State: the essentials
Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Kent State Golden Flashes is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Mid-American (Group of 6). The series since 1976 is level at 1-1. Across 2 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Hawai'i vs Kent State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Kent State against the whole conference, see Kent State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Hawai'i and Kent State?
The series since 1976 is level at 1-1. The two programs have met 2 times on record.
How can I watch Hawai'i vs Kent State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Hawai'i and Kent State in the same conference?
No. Hawai'i plays in the Mountain West. Kent State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.