Both teams finished their regular seasons with victories. California defeated SMU 38-35, while Hawai’i beat Wyoming 27-7.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the California Golden Bears vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors NCAAF game from December 24, 2025 on ESPN.

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The Hawaii Bowl ended in dramatic fashion on Christmas Eve, as Hawaii came back from a 21-point fourth-quarter deficit against Cal to win 35-31, even after losing its starting quarterback. With 15 seconds left in the game,