The University of Hawaii football team added one to the quarterback rotation, but still has not decided on a No. 1.

Ikaika Woolsey, a senior who has started the first four games, and Dru Brown, a sophomore transfer, are the top considerations to start at quarterback for the Rainbow Warriors’ Mountain West Conference opener against Nevada on Oct. 1 at Aloha Stadium. Head coach Nick Rolovich said an announcement will be made when a decision is finalized.

With a bye this weekend, freshman Cole McDonald practiced with the rotation players during Thursday’s practice, the first workout since last weekend’s road game against Arizona.

“He did OK,” said Rolovich, who will evaluate videos of McDonald’s drills.

It appeared McDonald was on track to redshirt this season. He has not played in a game, preserving his redshirt availability, and has practiced as the scout quarterback against the top defensive players. His scout work apparently merited an audition in the rotation.

“We’re looking for the best guy to help us,” Rolovich said.

Reserve quarterback Aaron Zwahlen, a second-year freshman, also received extended reps.

“It’s a good time to see what the young guys can do this week,” Rolovich said.

Brown took turns practicing with the No. 1 offense.

“It was good getting in with those guys,” Brown said. “I try to go in and do my job, just like they’re trying to. Whether it’s the 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, it doesn’t matter. We’re all trying to do our job.”

The past three months have been a whirlwind for Brown. A day after completing a mid-June recruiting trip, Brown committed to the Warriors. In late June, he canceled fall classes at College of San Mateo and moved to Hawaii. “It was tough leaving those friends I made,” Brown said.

But several San Mateo teammates knew Hawaii players, helping Brown’s transition into unsupervised workouts. “There’s a fine line between acting like you know people and trying to get to know them,” Brown said. “I just try to do my best to treat others like how I want to be treated, and everything usually comes full circle.”

Brown and Woolsey formed a close bond.

“Our relationship surpasses any quarterback relationship I’ve had, whether it’s high school, junior college, Pop Warner,” Brown said. “He helps me out from the sideline. And when I’m out and he’s in, I help him out. You can’t see everything out there. It’s good to have the second set of eyes. He’s a great dude. I’m just thankful to have him on my team.”

Meanwhile, Rolovich was disappointed in the sluggish practice following four off days.

“If we’re trying to win a football game, we need to practice better than that,” Rolovich said. “Bunch of raisins. It was like somebody opened up one of those red boxes (of raisins) and just dumped it out on the field today. No juice.”