Portland State vs Hawai’i Prediction 9/13/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Portland State vs Hawaii prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 13th at the Clarence TC Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 3 matchup. 

Portland State Vikings Betting Preview

The Portland State Vikings are 0-3 this year after they lost to North Dakota by a score of 50-20 in their last game. Portland State trailed 22-6 after the first quarter and 36-6 at halftime. The Vikings did score 14 points in the second half, but they were blown out in the game. Portland State was out gained by a total of 446-228, went 4-9 on third down conversions, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. John-Keawe Sagapolutele went 11-17 for 146 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Jaylen Lynch caught two passes for 41 yards and one score in the loss. Terence Loville rushed four times for 30 yards, while Tyrese Smith added seven carries for 26 yards in the game. 

Portland State lost their first two games against Tarleton State and BYU by scores of 42-0 and 69-0. The Vikings are averaging just 6.7 points per game so far this season. John-Keawe Sagapolutele has completed 54.8% of his passes for 203 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, while Branden Alvarez has caught eight passes for 82 yards this season. Tyrese Smith has been the leading rusher with 78 yards on 19 carries. 

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Betting Preview

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are 2-1 this season after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 37-20 last week. Hawaii led 7-3 after the first quarter and extended the lead to 17-6 at the half. The Rainbow Warriors added 20 more points in the second half to pull away with the victory. Hawaii out gained SHSU by a total of 417-248, went 6-17 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the win. Luke Weaver went 27-43 for 294 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Pofele Ashlock caught seven passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns in the game. Landon Sims led the ground attack with 60 yards on 14 carries. 

Hawaii started their season in week zero with a win over Stanford by a score of 23-20, but lost in week one by a score of 40-6 at Arizona. Hawaii is averaging 26.0 points per game with 242.3 passing yards and 95.3 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 26.7 points against per game this season. Micah Alejado is the starting quarterback, but he is dealing with an injury, so we will probably see Luke Weaver under center once again. Landon Sims has rushed for 113 yards on 30 carries, while Pofele Ashlock has caught 22 passes for 218 yards and three scores this season. 

Why Hawaii will beat Portland State

Hawaii has won each of its last four home games in September.
Hawaii has covered the spread in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

Total Points Facts

Seven of Hawaii’s last eight games against non-FBS teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

Hawaii ranks 123rd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (95.3).
Hawaii ranks 120th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (2.0).

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Portland State vs Hawaii Prediction 

Hawaii comes into this matchup after winning two of their first three games and they dominated Sam Houston State last week. Portland State has allowed 42, 69, and 50 points in their first three games, so the Hawaii offense should move the ball very easily. I don’t love the Hawaii defense, but they have played two bad offensive teams in Stanford and Sam Houston State, and get another one here. I don’t have the spread in front of me at the time this article was posted, but I am taking Hawaii here. I don’t think Portland State can compete in this game and the Hawaii offense should put up huge numbers.