Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine
Athletic teams of University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa
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| 2023 | UNLV becomes one of Hawaii's two protected Mountain West Conference rivalries when the conference shifts to one division, ensuring they will play each other annually. |
| 2023 | San Jose State wins the most recent rivalry game in Oahu, Hawaii, extending their trophy possession to 4 consecutive wins. |
| 2022 | Under new head coach Timmy Chang, the team completes the season with a 3-10 overall record and a 2-6 record in conference play, struggling throughout the season. |
| 2022 | The team experiences significant roster changes, with 19 players transferring out following Graham's departure, leading to depth challenges for the season. |
| January 2022 | Timmy Chang is signed as head coach of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team on a four-year contract following the resignation of Todd Graham. |
| January 14 2022 | Todd Graham resigns after reports of player mistreatment surface. |
| 2021 | Hawaii Bowl canceled for Memphis game at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu. |
| 2021 | The Hawai'i Bowl was canceled due to Hawaii's withdrawal, citing COVID-19 and other issues, during Todd Graham's coaching tenure. |
| 2021 | Reach a program-record fourth consecutive bowl game with a 6-7 record, including an upset over Fresno State and reclaiming the Paniolo Trophy with a 38-14 win over Wyoming in Laramie. |
| 2021 | Due to issues with Aloha Stadium, team announces plans to play home games at Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex for at least three years. |
| 2021 | Colt Brennan's jersey number 15 is officially retired by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football program, honoring his significant contributions to the team. |
| 2020 | Team upsets previously undefeated Nevada, securing a bowl berth ahead of San Diego State and Fresno State. |
| 2020 | Dave Aranda becomes head coach at Baylor after previously serving as Hawaii's defensive coordinator from 2010 to 2011. |
| 2020 | Athletic director David Matlin hires Todd Graham as new head coach, who retains two assistants Jacob Yoro and Abe Elimimian, and hires G. J. Kinne and Victor Santa Cruz as offensive and defensive coordinators respectively. |
| 2020 | Win the New Mexico Bowl against Houston 28-14, clinching a third straight winning season and Todd Graham's 100th career win. |
| 2020 | Final season playing at Aloha Stadium before relocating. |
| 2020 | Nick Rolovich departs as head coach to take position at Washington State University, taking most of his coaching staff and support staff. Starting quarterback Cole McDonald declares for NFL Draft. |
| 2020 | Rainbow Warriors win their first game under Todd Graham against rival Fresno State 34-19, with over 300 yards rushing and four forced turnovers. |
| 2019 | Nick Rolovich concluded his tenure as head coach at Hawaii (2016-2019). |
| 2019 | Won their final regular season conference game against San Diego State 14-11, clinching their first Mountain West Conference division title. |
| 2019 | Cole McDonald was drafted in the 7th round (224th pick) by the Tennessee Titans in the NFL draft. |
| 2019 | Finished season 10-5, their first ten-win season since 2010. Head coach Nick Rolovich was named Mountain West Coach of the Year. |
| 2019 | Lost Mountain West Championship to Boise State 31-10, but won bowl game against BYU 38-34 with quarterback Cole McDonald throwing for 493 yards and 4 TDs. |
| 2019 | Death of legendary coach Dick Tomey, after whom the rivalry game's trophy is named. |
| 2019 | Air Force Falcons defeated Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 56-26 in Honolulu, securing possession of the Kuter Trophy. |
| 2019 | Tyson Helton becomes head coach at Western Kentucky after previously serving as a Hawaii assistant coach from 2000 to 2003. |
| 2019 | Began season with a 45-38 victory against Arizona, stopping quarterback Khalil Tate 1 yard short of the end zone as time expired. |
| 2018 | Head coach Nick Rolovich switched to a pass-oriented run and shoot offense. Team became bowl eligible with a 35-28 win over UNLV, then lost to Louisiana Tech 31-14 in the Hawaii Bowl. |
| 2017 | The annual game between UNLV and Hawai'i, known as the Ninth Island Showdown, established a rivalry trophy when the California Hotel and Casino donated the 'Golden Pineapple' to the winner of the game. |
| 2017 | Season started with wins over UMass and Western Carolina, but injuries to key players like John Ursua led to losing 9 of the last 10 games. |
| 2016 | Robert Anae becomes offensive coordinator at Virginia after previously being a Hawaii graduate assistant from 1986 to 1987. |
| September 3 2016 | Suffered a 63-3 loss to Michigan at Michigan Stadium, breaking the record for largest crowd attendance at 110,222 for a University of Hawaii football game. |
| August 27 2016 | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors played their first international football game against Cal Golden Bears at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia, starting the season with a loss. |
| 2015 | Dick Tomey becomes associate athletic director for sports administration at the University of South Florida. |
| 2015 | Chris Naeole serves as interim head coach for a brief period, with a record of 1-3. |
| 2014 | Jeff Monken becomes head coach at Army after previously being a Hawaii graduate assistant from 1989 to 1990. |
| 2012 | Fresno State joins the Mountain West Conference, reuniting with Hawaii and other former WAC members like Nevada and Boise State. |
| 2010 | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors won a conference championship under head coach Greg McMackin, with a season record of 10-4 and conference record of 7-1. |
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