UH football prepares for New Mexico State as quarterback Micah Alejado takes rest day
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The University of Hawaiʻi football team is looking to bounce back after another tough loss to UNLV. The Rainbow Warriors moved practice up to the afternoon as a precaution against any effects from the passing of Hurricane Lowell, but the team was able to get their work in ahead of the upcoming game. Sitting at 0-2 on the season, Hawaiʻi faces New Mexico State in a critical matchup to correct the course of the year. Starting quarterback Micah Alejado was not practicing on Tuesday, with backup Bjorn Jurgensen taking the first-team reps. Head coach Timmy Chang said he was giving Alejado a recovery day after two tough games. “He’s just getting some rest,” Chang said. “Tough two games for Micah and just getting rest, resting the body.