Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors News Page 2 - College Football

Jarvis Heimuli - Not playing in Week 1 Heimuli (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact Heimuli won't be an option for this Week 1 matchup, although, to be fair, he wasn't likely to be a go-to option in the passing game. The sophomore wideout will aim to return against NMSU on Sunday, Sept. 13 in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Barfield - Sidelined vs. Runnin' Rebels Barfield (ankle) is out against UNLV in Week 1.

Impact Barfield was expected to be available, but the tailback has officially been ruled out. He left the Rainbow Warriors' Week 0 loss to Stanford with an ankle ailment, but wasn't on Hawaii's mid-week practice report. In his stead, expect DeVon Rice to lead the way on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oakie Salave'a - Not facing UNLV Salave'a (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact Salave'a won't be an option for this contest, and this means Prank Abreu should operate as the backup tight end behind Devon Tauaefa. Salave'a will aim to return against New Mexico State in Week 2 on Sept. 13.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pofele Ashlock - Out for Week 1 Ashlock (undisclosed) is unavailable for the Rainbow Warriors on Friday night.

Impact This is a significant loss for Hawaii. The senior receiver was officially questionable for Week 1 against UNLV, but he's now been officially ruled out. Last fall, he reeled in 76 catches for 827 yards and eight touchdowns and is one of the better receivers in the nation. He'll look to return to action in Week 2 against New Mexico State. In the meantime, Tama Uiliata, Devin Alves and Kianoa Carvalho should see an uptick in targets.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Oakie Salave'a - Listed as questionable Salave'a (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact Salave'a is a depth option at TE, but since he's behind Devon Tauafea in the depth chart, he would've been a backup at best. His potential absence wouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Jarvis Heimuli - Not listed on injury report Heimuli (undisclosed) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact Heimuli didn't play in Week 0, but he could be in line for some targets in Week 1. The Rainbow Warriors could be without star wideout Pofele Ashlock (undisclosed), and that could open up targets for several WRs.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Barfield - Not on report, should be available Barfield (ankle) is not on the injury report and should be available for Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact Barfield exited the Week 0 matchup against Stanford due to an ankle injury and didn't return, finishing with one carry for one yard and two catches for seven yards. However, it seems he didn't suffer a serious injury, and he should be the team's RB1 in Week 1 as well. That means DeVon Rice would be in line for fewer touches.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pofele Ashlock - Questionable for Week 1 Ashlock (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against UNLV.

Impact The star wideout was ruled out for the season opener in Week 0 against Stanford, and the questionable tag suggests the senior is uncertain to suit up in Week 1. If Ashlock doesn't play, look for Kainoa Carvalho, Carson Brown and Blaze Kamoku to be in line for bigger roles in the passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Kainoa Carvalho - Leading receiver in opener Carvalho caught 5 of 7 targets for 72 yards during Saturday's 37-27 defeat to Stanford.

Impact Carvalho stood out as one of Hawaii's top weapons Saturday, in the absence of Pofele Ashlock (undisclosed). The 5-foot-6 wideout lead the team in receiving yards, highlighted by a 32-yard grab, while ranking second in targets and receptions behind Tama Uiliata. Even with Ashlock expected back soon, Carvalho, a redshirt freshman, looks to have claimed a significant role in the Rainbow Warriors' air-raid attack.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Tama Uiliata - Big day in Week 0 defeat Uiliata gathered in 8 of 10 targets for 62 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 37-27 loss to Stanford.

Impact With Pofele Ashlock (undisclosed) sidelined, Uiliata emerged as Micah Alejado's go-to option Saturday, leading the team in receptions and targets while hauling in an 11-yard touchdown, the first of his collegiate career. Uiliata, a redshirt sophomore, totaled 28 receptions on 41 targets for 231 yards last season. Even with Ashlock expected back in Week 1, Uiliata looks set for a significant role in Hawaii's pass-heavy offense.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Alejado - Late rally comes up short Alejado was 30-for-50 passing for 269 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 37-27 defeat to Stanford.

Impact After throwing for just 78 yards in the first half, Alejado turned it on in the second, leading the Rainbow Warriors to a 20-point fourth quarter to erase a 23-7 deficit before ultimately coming up short. If healthy, Alejado should be one of the top passers in the Mountain West this season. The sophomore completed 66.3 percent of his throws for 3,106 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions while rushing for 105 yards and a score in 11 games last year.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jarvis Heimuli - Doesn't play in Week 0 Heimuli (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Stanford.

Impact Heimuli missed the entire 2025 season and didn't record a single snap in the opener of the 2026 campaign. His next chance to play will come in Week 1 against UNLV on Sep. 5, though even if he plays, he's likely to be a depth piece in the passing game and not much else.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Barfield - Exits with ankle injury Barfield exited Saturday's game against Stanford due to an ankle injury and didn't return. He finished with one carry for one yard and two catches for seven yards.

Impact Barfield was expected to be a reliable rushing threat for Hawaii, but it was DeVon Rice who led the backfield with 11 carries for 35 yards and a touchdown. Further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, but Barfield should be considered questionable to face UNLV on Saturday, Sep. 5.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pofele Ashlock - Ruled out for Week 0 Ashlock (undisclosed) won't play against Stanford in Week 0, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Ashlock won't be able to suit up for Hawaii's season opener despite wide receivers coach Jared Ursua noting that the wideout was "well ahead of schedule." He will now use the extended break to continue his recovery ahead of the team's next game on Sept. 13 against New Mexico State. Hawaii will be without its top returning pass catcher following a campaign where he hauled in a team-high 76 receptions for 827 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Alves - Slated for significant role in Week 0 Alves is slated to have a significant role in Saturday's game against Stanford, according to Jeremy Rodrigues of Mountain West Connection.

Impact Star wideout Pofele Ashlock (undisclosed) isn't expected to see action Saturday, so Alves might be in line for a more prominent role on offense as a result. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound wideout has a tough test against Stanford's secondary, but after displaying chemistry with Micah Alejado in the fall camp, all signs point to Alves having a big role in the opener.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kainoa Carvalho - Standing out in fall camp Carvalho has been a standout performer in Hawaii's fall camp, according to Christian Shimabuku of Aloha State Daily.

Impact Carvalho returned to Hawaii after a two-year mission in Japan and a redshirt season, and the wideout is ready to leave his mark in the 2025 season. His performances in the fall camp could translate into a sizable role on offense ahead of the Week 0 opener against Stanford on Saturday.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pofele Ashlock - Could be ready for opener Wide receivers coach Jared Ursua indicated Wednesday that Ashlock is "well ahead of schedule" and "might just pop up" in Saturday's season opener versus Stanford, Christian Shimabu...

Impact Ashlock was labeled questionable leading up to the contest, but there are at least some encouraging words on the table ahead of Saturday's opener. It's still possible this is all coachspeak, however, so it will be worth monitoring for additional updates on the wideout's status as the game draws nearer.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Pofele Ashlock - Questionable for season opener Ashlock (undisclosed) is questionable for Hawaii's season opener, per Paul Brecht of Hawaii Sports Radio Network.

Impact Ashlock has been unable to participate in positional and team drills so far in fall camp, and it appears his injury could now bleed into the season. The star wideout has less than two weeks before the Rainbow Warriors take on Stanford, so he'll need to make drastic improvements if he does hope to suit up come Week 0.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Oakie Salave'a - Participant in team camp Salave'a (undisclosed) participated in Hawaii's spring camp, Brian McInnis of Spectrum News reports.

Impact Ideally for Salave'a, he can finally improve from his 2024 season. That year, he logged an eight-yard reception, his lone stat before sitting out all of Hawaii's 2025 campaign with an undisclosed problem.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Alves - Earning role in pass-heavy offense Alves caught a touchdown pass from QB1 Micah Alejado in practice during a practice on Aug. 2, according to Stephen Tsai of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.

Impact Alves is one of several wideouts pushing for a role in Hawaii's pass-heavy offense. Seeing Alves build a rapport with Alejado could put him in a good position to make an impact in the passing game once the season starts against Stanford on Saturday, Aug. 29.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Alejado - Returns for fall camp Alejado was back with Hawaii as fall camp opened after missing spring practices, Christian Shimabuku of The Aloha State Daily reports.

Impact This is a positive sign for Hawaii's starting quarterback after he sat out spring work while recovering from an ankle injury. His return to the fold suggests he is back on track entering camp, and if he stays healthy, he'll be the team's QB1 to open the season.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pofele Ashlock - Will miss time in camp Ashlock will miss a chunk of training camp while working back from an undisclosed injury, according to Christian Shimabuku of The Aloha State Daily.

Impact Ashlock appears set for a limited preseason ramp-up, which could affect his preparation heading into the season. No specific injury or return timeline was provided, but it was Hawaii's wideouts coach, Timmy Chang, who acknowledged the setback Wednesday. This is a huge blow for Hawaii, as Ashlock had 76 catches for 827 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Alejado - Returns for fall camp Alejado returned to the practice field for the start of Hawaii's fall camp, Christian Shimabuku of Aloha State Daily reports.

Impact Hawaii will have their starting quarterback for fall practices after Alejado sat out during the spring while recovering from an ankle injury. He has seemingly recovered after suffering the injury late last season and will look to build on a productive 2025 campaign in which he threw for 3,106 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Micah Alejado - Will appear on media day Alejado drew a large media-day crowd Wednesday after being named the preseason Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year, according to Christian Shimabaku of The Aloha State Daily...

Impact The Hawaii quarterback's presence is a notable offseason development after he rested during spring ball while recovering from an ankle injury. This is a positive sign for Alejado's offseason standing heading into 2026. His media-day appearance suggests Fajardo remains central to Hawaii's plans at quarterback.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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