Capital Gazette · Sep 2, 2018
Navy can't overcome fast start by Hawaii, 59-41
Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald (13) runs with the football while being chased by Navy cornerback Jarid Ryan (2) and linebacker Nizaire Cromartie (56) in the first half of Saturday night's game in Honolulu. (Eugene Tanner / AP)HONOLULU — Cole McDonald threw for 428 yards and six touchdowns on 30-of-41 passing and Hawaii used a quick start en route to a 59-41 win over Navy on Saturday night.
The Rainbow Warriors (2-0) scored on their first six possessions and racked up 522 total yards, while the Midshipmen (0-1) dropped their first season opener since 2014.
John Ursua (10 catches for 167 yards), Cedric Byrd (11 for 90) and JoJo Ward (6 for 161) each caught two touchdown passes from McDonald.