The videos were edited, coded and categorized into "cut-ups," with any football situation recalled with the click of a computer mouse.

In folders, there were charts filled with statistical trends, personnel evaluations and strategic tendencies. There was a coach’s notebook with handwritten talking points for the series of meetings.

It was Labor Day, but the University of Hawaii football office already was abuzz with activity.

It also was 5 a.m.

"While you were sleeping," coach Norm Chow said to a makapiapia-eyed reporter, "we’ve been working."

With the season-opening 17-16 loss to Washington in the books — neatly documented, of course — Chow and his staff were editing the game plan for Saturday’s game against Oregon State.

Asked about the goals, Chow said: "The key is to win the damn game."

The Warriors finished with a statistical advantage in nearly every category against Washington. What was jolting was the number of offensive plays — 97, not including two illegal-procedure penalties.

Forty-seven of the 104 Warriors played. Three offensive linemen played all 99 snaps; one blocker played 98. Quinton Pedroza, who rotated between wideout and slotback, played 95 snaps.

The Warriors wanted to limit running back Joey Iosefa’s workload.

"We wanted to keep his carries in the 20s," Chow said. "He got 30."

According to a video review, Iosefa logged 69 plays. Including pass protection, Chow said, "he hit or was hit 52 times. That’s too much. That’s a lot of hits."

Iosefa said he did not mind, and insisted he was relatively fresh after the game.

"That’s a lot of carries for Joey," Chow said. "Joey is always yelping for more. Joey is Joey. He always wants the ball more."

Iosefa, Buffalo’s Anthony Taylor and New Mexico State’s Larry Rose are tied for the FBS lead in carries after opening weekend.

Chow said the wish is to distribute more carries to running backs Steven Lakalaka, Diocemy Saint Juste and Dominique Small. Lakalaka was used for 25 plays and Saint Juste for three against Washington. Small did not play.

"Steve Lakalaka deserves a lot of credit," Chow said. "He’s always ready, and he does a nice job for us, as well."

Chow said the way the game flowed, it was difficult to give carries to four guys. Small was left out, but he is expected to have a role against Oregon State.

Chow said tight end Jordan Pu‘u-Robinson, who left the Washington game because of a tweaked ankle, is ready to play this week. Harold Moleni is considered the No. 2 tight end, and fullback Justin Vele is the third option.

Freshman safety Daniel Lewis, who did not play against Washington, will play this week, according to Chow. Starting safeties Trayvon Henderson and Taz Stevenson played every defensive snap against Washington.