Arizona opens its 2025 season on Saturday night versus Hawaii. Hawaii began its season with a 23-20 walk-off game-winning field goal in week zero. The connections between Arizona and Hawaii run deep throughout the states' and football programs' histories.
Saturday is Pacific Islander Heritage night at Arizona Stadium. Arizona and Hawaii are connected through Dick Tomey, the winningest coach in the history of both programs. Tomey finished his career at San Jose State. Arizona head coach Brent Brennan at San Jose State before he was hired by the Wildcats.
The game against Hawaii is the first of three consecutive home games for Arizona to begin the season.