Sam Houston Bearkats vs Hawaii Warriors Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Sam Houston Bearkats vs Hawaii Warriors

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Warriors (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

The Sam Houston Bearkats (0-2) are en route to Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Saturday, September 6, 2025 where they will take on the Hawaii Warriors (1-1). Hawaii opens this matchup as 6.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 48.

The Sam Houston Bearkats head into this matchup 0-2 this year. The last time they took the field, the Bearkats faced the UNLV Rebels and took a loss by a final of 38-21. The Sam Houston Bearkats ran the football 35 times and totaled 145 yards, which came out to an average of 4.1 yards per attempt. In all, they tallied 70 plays which gave them 332 yds. Sam Houston conceded 19 completions on 23 tries for a total of 249 yards, and a completion percentage of 82.6%. On the ground, the Bearkats gave up 155 yds on 33 attempts, which averages out to 4.7 yards per run allowed.

When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Sam Houston Bearkats hold an average of 22.5 PPG. As a team they have an average of 159.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 67th in D-1. The Bearkats have attained 714 yards in total for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Sam Houston has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Sam Houston has recorded 34 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 12 penalties for 99 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 times.

Concerning passing yardage, the Bearkats are conceding 650 yards which puts them in 136th in D-1. They have conceded 325.0 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 70.3%. During the season, they are allowing 455.0 yards per outing which ranks them 120th in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per rush and 130.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. In total, they have conceded 260 running yards through 2 games. The Bearkats rank 123rd in Division 1 regarding team defense, conceding 39.5 PPG.

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The Warriors head into this matchup 1-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Warriors took a loss by a final score of 40-6 when they faced the Arizona Wildcats. The Warriors finished the contest with 290 yds and they ran 76 plays (3.8 yds per play). Hawaii ran the ball for 2.3 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 67 yards on 29 carries. Hawaii relinquished 33 rushing attempts for 183 yards (5.5 yds per rush). The Warriors secondary allowed a completion rate of 56.5%, relinquishing 161 yds on 13 out of 23 passing.

In terms of their ability to score points, the Warriors are sitting 104th in the nation averaging 14.5 points per contest. The Hawaii Warriors hold an average of 298.0 yards/game, which has them sitting 107th in D-1. The Hawaii offense has 135 yds of penalties on 15 infractions, ranking them 3rd in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have been able to obtain 41 first downs. During this campaign thus far, the Warriors have thrown for 433 yards through the air as well as an average of 216.5 throwing yards per outing, which ranks 72nd in D-1. They average 81.5 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 163 yards for the season.

Hawaii has yielded a total of 360 yards on the ground. They have surrendered 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 135.0 yards per outing, ranking them 38th in the nation. They have tallied 1 pick on the year. The Warriors defense has participated in 129 plays, which ranks 132nd in the country. The Warriors are relinquishing 30.0 points per game, which puts them 108th in the country.

Who will win tonight's Bearkats/Warriors college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Warriors -6.5

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