The 2007 Warriors, led by record-setting senior quarterback Colt Brennan, carried a school-record 13-game winning streak, dating back to the end of the 2006 season, into the 2008 Sugar Bowl.

Brennan went on to set more career records in the FBS, and the Warriors became the third team outside the BCS conferences and second from the WAC to receive an invitation to play in the Bowl Championship Series.

With the departures of Defensive Coordinator Jerry Glanville and Special Teams Coach Darrel "Mouse" Davis (the father of the run and shoot offense), the Warriors' most anticipated season took a slight detour.

With the impressive, hard-hitting, 3–4 blitzing defense that Glanville put on the field in 2006 setting the standards ever-so-high, whoever was to inherit the job had big shoes to fill.

Heisman Trophy candidate Colt Brennan threw for 416 yards and six touchdowns in only the first half as the 23rd-ranked University of Hawai`i football team opened up the 2007 campaign with a 63–6 victory over Northern Colorado, Saturday night, at Aloha Stadium.

Brennan moved into a tie for sixth place on the NCAA career passing TD list with 99, sharing the spot with USC's Matt Leinart.

Gerard Lewis batted down a two-point conversion to preserve a thrilling come-from-behind victory for the 20th ranked University of Hawai`i as the Warriors edged Louisiana Tech, 45–44, in overtime, Saturday night in the Western Athletic Conference season opener for both teams in front of 22,135 at Joe Aillet Stadium.

The 22nd-ranked University of Hawai`i football team ran its record to 3–0 on the season with a convincing 49–14 victory at UNLV in a non-conference game, Saturday night, in front of a sold out Sam Boyd Stadium.

Hawai`i added two more scores in the quarter – a 2-yard TD pass from Brennan to Jason Rivers and a 40-yard interception return by Ryan Mouton – to give the Warriors a 42–7 lead heading into the fourth.

The 19th-ranked University of Hawai`i football team capitalized on a 28-point third quarter to knock off Charleston Southern, 66–10, Saturday night in a non-conference game in front of 37,723 at Aloha Stadium.

Graunke got the starting nod when head coach June Jones held out Heisman Trophy candidate Colt Brennan for precautionary reasons.

Dan Kelly booted a 28-yard field goal at the 8:57 mark and Funaki then hit Michael Washington on a 19-yarder to wrap up the scoring.The 19th-ranked University of Hawai`i football team kept its undefeated streak intact with a 48–20 victory over Idaho Saturday, in front of 13,807 at the Kibbie Dome.

Heisman Trophy candidate Colt Brennan, who sat out last week's win at home against Charleston Southern, threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns on 30-of-45 passing in this game.

The 16th-ranked University of Hawai'i football team won a shootout over Utah State, 52–37, Saturday night in a Western Athletic Conference match-up at Aloha Stadium.

After Caldwell's 36-yard field goal gave the Aggies the lead temporarily at 13–10, Malcolm Lane's 87-yard return on the ensuing kickoff, put the Warriors on top for good, 17–13.

On USU's next possession, Leon Jackson found Kevin Robinson on a 77-yard pass and catch but the Warriors responded just as quickly as Graunke connected with Rivers on a 72-yard reception.

"The 16th ranked University of Hawai`i football team rallied past San Jose State, 42–35, in overtime in a Western Athletic Conference contest in front of 20,473 at a rain-drenched Spartan Stadium.

Defensive back Myron Newberry sealed the win intercepting SJSU quarterback Adam Tafralis in the end zone on the final drive.

SJSU took over but James T. Callier coughed up the ball after a huge blow from linebacker Blaze Soares with Leonard recovering the fumble with 2:56 left in the game.

The 17th-ranked University of Hawai`i football team defeated New Mexico State, 50–13, Saturday night, in a Western Athletic Conference game in front of a season-high 41,218 on Homecoming at Aloha Stadium.

Hawai`i struck again in the first quarter as Brennan found Ryan Grice-Mullen on a fade route in the left corner of the end zone to put UH up 13–0.

The University of Hawai`i moved to 9–0 for the first time since the 1925 season with a 37–30 victory against Fresno State in a Western Athletic Conference game in front of 49,047 fans at Aloha Stadium.

Lightning struck quickly as Brennan hit wide receiver Jason Rivers on a 67-yard post pattern on the third play of the game to put the Warriors up 7–0.

After recovering a fumble at the UH 26, the Bulldogs drove a short field with FSU quarterback Tom Brandstater finding Isaac Kinter in the back of the end zone for a 6-yard score.

The Warriors took the opening drive of the second half as Brennan completed all six of his attempts for 70 yards with the last 22 going to Bess on a flair to the left flats for a 26–17 lead.

The Broncos scored 10 straight on a six-yard pass from Tayor Tharp to Rickie Brockel and a Brotzman 36-yard field goal after Brennan was picked for the second time in the game.

After forcing the Broncos to punt, Brennan then completed consecutive passes of 19 and 28 yards to running back Kealoha Pilares and Bess, respectively, before finally hooking up with Hawthorne on a 38-yard toss.

As UH ran out the clock, fans stormed the field in celebration while the team was awarded the WAC Championship trophy by commissioner Karl Benson.

The University of Hawai`i football team (12–0, 8–0 Western Athletic Conference) completed an undefeated regular season by rallying past Washington, 35–28, Saturday night at sold-out Aloha Stadium.

Georgia DE Marcus Howard was named the MVP of the Sugar Bowl Game, the first time in its history that a purely defensive player has received the honor.