Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors vs Wyoming Cowboys Predictions
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00pm EST at War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, WY
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Hawai'i vs. Wyoming Prediction: Alejado's Status Makes Road Price a Pass
Analysis updated September 26, 2026 at 7:50 AM CDT
Hawai'i has the stronger recent result, but injuries at quarterback and the skill positions outweigh the appeal of a short spread.
Alejado's injury clouds Hawai'i's edge
Hawai'i is a 2.5-point road favorite after beating New Mexico State 29-19, while Wyoming enters off a 24-10 loss at Central Michigan. Both teams are 1-2, but the recent results give Hawai'i a slight edge rather than a strong case for laying points.
Covers, a sports betting and matchup data site, lists Hawai'i quarterback Micah Alejado as questionable with an arm injury. Alejado completed 33 of 45 passes for 346 yards against New Mexico State. Receiver Pofele Ashlock and running back C. Barfield are also questionable, while quarterback I. Jaramilla-Phe, tight end A. Hickman and receiver T. Griffiths are out. That much uncertainty makes Hawai'i's -130 moneyline difficult to justify.
Why Wyoming can keep it close
Wyoming has rushed for 458 yards on 96 attempts, an average of 4.77 yards per carry. Hawai'i's defensive statistics aren't available, so there isn't enough evidence to judge whether the Cowboys can turn that production into a matchup advantage.
Cowboys quarterback Tyler Hughes has thrown two touchdowns and five interceptions through three games. That turnover record is the clearest reason to favor Hawai'i to win, but Wyoming's 0-3 record against the spread isn't a reason by itself to bet against the Cowboys. With no confirmed line movement or reliable public-betting split, the best betting decision is to pass.