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Alejado, Rice help Hawaii go the distance in 56-21 victory over Northern Illinois

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Micah Alejado and DeVon Rice led Hawaii to a 56-21 victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday. Alejado threw for three touchdowns and 323 yards, while Rice ran for three scores. The game was notable as Hawaii traveled 4,255 miles from Honolulu to DeKalb, marking the longest distance any FBS team has ever traveled for a conference game within the United States.

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On October 24, 2026, Hawaii's football team, known as the Rainbow Warriors, traveled an unprecedented distance of 4,255 miles from Honolulu to DeKalb, Illinois, for a conference game against Northern Illinois in the Mountain West Conference. This marked the farthest FBS team has ever traveled within the United States for a conference game. Despite the long journey, Hawaii dominated Northern Illinois with a final score of 56-21. Micah Alejado threw three touchdown passes while DeVon Rice scored three rushing touchdowns, contributing significantly to Hawaii's victory. Northern Illinois remains winless after this loss, dropping their record to 0-7.

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DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Micah Alejado threw three touchdown passes, DeVon Rice ran for three scores and Hawaii rolled past Northern Illinois 56-21 on Saturday in a cross-continent matchup. asserted

Hawaii → throw → matchup

The Rainbow Warriors (2-6, 1-4 Mountain West) traveled 4,255 miles from Honolulu to Dekalb, marking the farthest any FBS team has ever traveled for a conference game within the United States. asserted

team → travel → States

Hawaii previously made regular trips of 4,039 miles to play Louisiana Tech in Western Athletic Conference matchups. asserted

Hawaii → make → matchups

On Saturday, Alejado completed 22 of 32 passes for 323 yards. asserted

Alejado → complete → yards

Both touchdowns to Abreu came in the first half as Hawaii built a 35-14 lead at the break. asserted

Hawaii → come → break

Twelve receivers shared Hawaii’s 23 total receptions. asserted

receivers → share → receptions

Rice scored on runs of 2, 33 and 5 yards. asserted

Rice → score → 2

He finished with 71 yards on 12 carries. asserted

He → finish → carries

Taron Dickens threw for 171 yards for the Huskies, including two touchdowns to DeAree Rogers, who had 115 yards on eight receptions. asserted

who → throw → receptions

The Huskies (0-7, 0-3) remain winless in their first season as a member of the Mountain West. asserted

Huskies → remain → West

Alejado, Rice help Hawaii go the distance in 56-21 victory over Northern Illinois

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