Follow the live score
and key moments from the 2025 Hawai’i Bowl, where California takes on Hawai’i
in the only bowl game outside the continental U.S. this Christmas Eve.
The 2025 Hawai’i Bowl, a cherished
Christmas Eve tradition in college football, is underway in Honolulu, featuring
the University
of Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors hosting
the California
Golden Bears.
This matchup marks Hawai’i’s 11th time playing the bowl game in their home
stadium and their first bowl appearance since 2020 under coach Timmy Chang.
Cal, playing under interim leadership after the firing of Justin Wilcox, seeks
its first bowl win since 2019 and aims to build momentum for incoming coach
Tosh Lupoi.
Halftime Update: Cal 21, Hawai’i 10
The first half concluded with the Golden
Bears holding a commanding 21-10 lead. Hawai’i managed to gain momentum just
before the break, as kicker Kansei
Matsuzawa converted
a 29-yard field goal with 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter. This
followed an earlier miss by Matsuzawa on a 50-yard attempt, noted by ESPN as
his first miss from beyond 40 yards this season. Cal’s offense, led by
promising freshman quarterback Jaron-Keawe
Sagapolutele,
built a solid lead in the opening quarters.
What to Watch For in the Second Half
·
Cal’s Offensive Momentum: Can the Golden Bears’ offense, which has shown potency,
maintain its rhythm and secure the program’s first bowl victory in six years?
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Hawai’i’s Home-Field Response: Will the Rainbow Warriors rally in front of their home
crowd to overcome the deficit and defend their home turf in their first Hawai’i
Bowl appearance since 2019?
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Key Players: The performance
of Cal’s QB Sagapolutele and Hawai’i’s ability to generate defensive stops will
be critical in determining the outcome.
How to Watch the 2025 Hawai’i Bowl
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Date: Wednesday,
December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve)
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Location: Clarence T.C.
Ching Complex, Honolulu, Hawai’i
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TV Channel: ESPN
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Streaming: Available via the
ESPN App or ESPN.com with a valid cable subscription
or streaming service login.
Stay tuned for live scoring updates, major
plays, and the final result as the Hawai’i Bowl unfolds.
Source: Live game statistics, play-by-play analysis, and team
context are based on the official ESPN broadcast and live data from the 2025
Hawai’i Bowl.