The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ football team accepted an invitation to play in the 2019 where they will face Brigham Young University.
The matchup marks a first-ever postseason face-off for the longtime rivals. The game is scheduled for December 24. ESPN will televise the game nationally with a 3 p.m. kick-off at Aloha Stadium.
“We are honored to play in the 18th annual SoFi Â鶹´«Ã½ Bowl,” UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ Athletics Director David Matlin said. “It is a great reward for our well deserving student athletes, coaches and staff and a special Christmas Eve matchup against BYU for our local fans.”
“BYU at Aloha Stadium on Christmas Eve, there may not be a better combination for Â鶹´«Ã½ fans,” Head Coach Nick Rolovich said. “The Cougars have had a great season and we¡¯re looking forward to our fans coming out to Aloha Stadium to see a battle with a classic rival.”
The Rainbow Warriors (9-5) are headed to the SoFi Â鶹´«Ã½ Bowl for the second consecutive year and the third time under Rolovich (2016, 2018).
Tickets can be purchased online at , at the Stan Sheriff Center Ticket Office and Aloha Stadium Box Office or on the phone at (808) 944-2697.
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