Hawaii Bowl
At a glance
Most appearances since 2010
Hawai'i5 games · 3-2
Fresno State3 games · 1-2
Middle Tennessee2 games · 1-1
San Diego State2 games · 1-1
San José State2 games · 0-2
Coastal Carolina1 game · 1-0
Louisiana Tech1 game · 1-0
Oregon State1 game · 1-0
Every Hawaii Bowl result since 2010
| Season | Winner | Score | Loser |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hawai'i | 35-31 | California |
| 2024 | South Florida | 41-39 | San José State |
| 2023 | Coastal Carolina | 24-14 | San José State |
| 2022 | Middle Tennessee | 25-23 | San Diego State |
| 2019 | Hawai'i | 38-34 | BYU |
| 2018 | Louisiana Tech | 31-14 | Hawai'i |
| 2017 | Fresno State | 33-27 | Houston |
| 2016 | Hawai'i | 52-35 | Middle Tennessee |
| 2015 | San Diego State | 42-7 | Cincinnati |
| 2014 | Rice | 30-6 | Fresno State |
| 2013 | Oregon State | 38-23 | Boise State |
| 2012 | SMU | 43-10 | Fresno State |
| 2011 | Southern Miss | 24-17 | Nevada |
| 2010 | Tulsa | 62-35 | Hawai'i |
American Conference teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won the last Hawaii Bowl?
Hawai'i beat California 35-31 in the 2025 Hawaii Bowl, played December 24, 2025 at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
How has the American Conference done in the Hawaii Bowl?
American Conference teams are 1-2 in the Hawaii Bowl since 2010, across 3 games involving a member.
Which team has played in the Hawaii Bowl the most?
Hawai'i has played in the Hawaii Bowl 5 times since 2010, winning 3.