Hawaii Bowl
At a glance
Games on record14since 2010
Big Ten record0 gamesno member has played in it
2025 winnerHawai'i35-31 vs California
Biggest margin35 pointsSan Diego State 42-7, 2015
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 |
Big Ten teams highlighted (members that season). From the CollegeFootballData game log via our data hub.
The Hawaii Bowl since 2010: every result by year, who has played in it most and how Big Ten teams have fared. When the matchup for the next Hawaii Bowl is set, it appears at the top of this page. See all the bowl games, the College Football Playoff and the rankings.
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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 Big Ten done in the Hawaii Bowl?
No Big Ten team has played in the Hawaii Bowl since 2010.
Which team has played in the Hawaii Bowl the most?
Hawai'i has played in the Hawaii Bowl 5 times since 2010, winning 3.