<p>The California Golden Bears will play against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the 2025 Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl. The game is set for Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 8:00 PM. It will take place at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI.</p> <p>California enters with a 7-5 record this season. They had an even split on the road with a 3-3 record. On the other side, Hawaii has an 8-4 record, with strong home performance at 6-1. The game will air on ESPN.</p> <h2>California Team Preview</h2> <p>The California Golden Bears have experienced a season of ups and downs. They recently won against the SMU Mustangs, 38-35, at California Memorial Stadium. The team showed strong passing with 330 yards and secured 27 first downs in the game.</p> <p>In their game against Stanford, the Golden Bears faced a tough loss, 31-10. Despite passing for 285 yards, they struggled on the ground with only 17 rushing yards. Turnovers were also a problem, as they fumbled twice during the game.</p> <p>California's quarterback, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, leads the team with 3,109 passing yards this season. Running back Kendrick Raphael has been key with 862 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. However, the team faces uncertainty with several players listed as questionable due to injuries.</p> <h2>Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl: California vs Hawaii Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: California Golden Bears vs. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors</li><li>Venue: Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, HI</li><li>Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: California Moneyline -133, Hawaii Moneyline +111, California Spread -2.5 (-109), Hawaii Spread +2.5 (-111), Total Over 55.5 (-109), Total Under 55.5 (-112)</li></ul> <h2>Hawaii Team Preview</h2> <p>The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors recently had a strong win against the Wyoming Cowboys with a score of 27-7. Their passing game shined, gaining 289 yards, while their defense held Wyoming to only 54 rushing yards. This victory took place at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu.</p> <p>In the 2025 season, the Rainbow Warriors have had ups and downs. They have a total of 342 points scored, ranking them 51st in the nation. However, their rushing game ranks 117th with 1283 yards, showing room for improvement.</p> <p>Micah Alejado, the top quarterback for Hawaii, has been impressive with 2832 passing yards and 21 touchdowns. On the receiving end, Jackson Harris stands out with 963 yards and 12 touchdowns. The team faces some injury challenges, with several players questionable or out for upcoming games.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The California Golden Bears are favored by 2.5 points against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. The spread suggests a close game, but California's strong passing attack, ranked 26th, gives them an edge. Hawaii's defense, ranked 97th in points against, might struggle to contain California. The recommendation is to pick California to cover the spread with a projected score of California 31, Hawaii 28.</p> <p>The total for this game is set at 55.5 points. California's defense ranks 112th in points against, which could lead to a higher-scoring game. Hawaii's offense, ranked 51st in points for, should also contribute to the score. The recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total score of 59 points.</p>

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