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UH Football: Hawaii routs UNLV to clinch bowl berth

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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Hawaii long snapper Noah Borden (1) brings out the flag before the game against the UNLV Rebels for the Island Showdown Trophy on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. Hawaii won 35-38.
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While holding the jersey of former Hawaii football player Vince Manuwai, former Hawaii football players, staff, and alumni walk onto the field in memory of Manuwai before the game.
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Hawaii football players lock arms in memory of former Hawaii football player Vince Manuwai before the game.
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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

The late Vince Manuwai played as an offensive lineman at Hawai and spent eight seasons playing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Manuwai, who was 38, passed away Nov. 4.
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Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) receives the snap.
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Hawaii defensive back Ikem Okeke (22) stares down UNLV wide receiver Tyleek Collins (9) before tackling him after a return kick.
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Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) runs for a first down as UNLV linebacker Bailey Laolagi (48) tackles.
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UNLV tight end Noah Bean (46) celebrates a touchdown.
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Hawaii running back Fred Holly III (21) carries the ball.
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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich during the game.
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UNLV running back Lexington Thomas (3) is tackled by Hawaii defensive backs Ikem Okeke (22) and Kalen Hicks (16).
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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

UNLV quarterback Armani Rogers (1) breaks away for a long run.
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UNLV tight end Noah Bean (46) makes a 9-yard touchdown catch in the end zone.
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Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) runs past UNLV defensive back Dalton Baker (33).
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Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich during the game.
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UNLV running back Lexington Thomas (3) is tackled by Hawaii defensive back Kalen Hicks (16).
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UNLV running back Lexington Thomas (3) breaks away for a 45-yard touchdown run.
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Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) gets hit hard by UNLV defensive back Demitrious Gibbs (22).
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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

UNLV quarterback Max Gilliam (6) passes.
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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

UNLV running back Evan Owens (29) is tackled by Hawaii defensive back Kalen Hicks (16).
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Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) breaks tackles during the game.
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Hawaii wide receiver JoJo Ward (19) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as UNLV defensive back Dalton Baker (33) went to tackle.
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Hawaii place kicker Ryan Meskell (94) makes a field goal.
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Hawaii linebacker Penei Pavihi (33) gestures after a tackle.
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Hawaii quarterback Chevan Cordeiro (12) runs for a first down during the fourth quarter.
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Hawaii wide receiver JoJo Ward (19) makes a catch over UNLV defensive back Jocquez Kalili (26) and defensive back Evan Austrie (17).
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Hawaii wide receiver Cedric Byrd (6) reacts after making the game winning touchdown against UNLV.
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Hawaii wide receiver Cedric Byrd (6) celebrates with teammates running back Dayton Furuta (7) and wide receiver Devan Stubblefield (9) after he made the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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STEVEN ERLER / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER

Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) makes the game winning catch with 1:25 left for a 68-yard touchdown.
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Hawaii wide receiver John Ursua (5) makes the game winning catch with 1:25 left for a 68-yard touchdown.
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Hawaii celebrated a 35-28 victory in a game between the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the UNLV Rebels.
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Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich hugged quarterback Larry Tuileta (14) as part of the senior night festivities after their win 35-28 over UNLV.
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The Hawaii Warriors converged on the Island Showdown trophy after their 35-28 win over the UNLV Rebels. Hawaii now qualifies for the Hawaii Bowl.
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Hawaii's Elijah Dale (28) and Micah Vanterpool caress the Hawaii Island Showdown trophy after their win.
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Hawaii Warriors pose for a senior night photo after their win on Saturday night.