Colorado State vs. Hawai'i final: Rams win 42-7

The Colorado State Rams rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Hawaii Warriors 42-27. A pair of late pick-sixes determined the outcome and gave the Rams their second win of the season.

While Colorado State turned it over one more time than Hawaii during the contest, Warriors quarterback Sean Schroeder was picked off twice for touchdowns in the final quarter.

The Warriors capitalized on a fumble by Rams running back Chris Nwoke for the first score of the game, returning the turnover for a touchdown. Nwoke caught a 27-yard pass from Colorado State quarterback Conner Smith to tie things up, but Hawaii scored again to enter the second quarter with a 14-7 advantage.

The Rams proceeded to take the game over in the second quarter, scoring three unanswered touchdowns to go up 28-14. Hawaii scored a touchdown of their own prior to half, but they failed to take advantage of four Colorado State turnovers in the third quarter. The Warriors only mustered six points out of those miscues and trailed 28-27 entering the final quarter.

Box Score Hero: While he did have trouble holding onto the ball early, Nwoke scored twice and accumulated 142 total yards.

Rankings Ramifications: Neither team will be anywhere near the Top 25 considering they now have three victories between them.

But Did They Cover? The Rams entered the game as a seven-point favorite, so they were able to cover with their pair of late scores.

Next Week's Schedule:

Hawaii @ Fresno State, Nov. 3

Colorado St. @ Wyoming, Nov. 3

This story was originally published on SB Nation.com.

Hawaii vs. Colorado St. score update: Rams lead Warriors 28-27

The Colorado State Rams lead the Hawaii Warriors 28-27 entering the final quarter of play.

The quarter was filled with turnovers and missed opportunities. Colorado State quarterback Connor Smith was intercepted for the second time on the fourth play of the second half. He was picked off by Warriors’ defensive lineman Tavita Woodard, who returned the interception to the Colorado State 30-yard line.

Hawaii was only able to advance the ball two yards before kicker Tyler Hadden missed a 46-yard field goal attempt.

The Rams proceeded to give it right back to the Warriors two plays later as defensive back Marrell Jackson forced running back Chris Nwoke to fumble, which was recovered by defensive lineman Paipai Falemalu.

When the dust settled the ball was on the Colorado State 20, but Hawaii once again failed to capitalize on the turnover. The Warriors made it down to the Rams’ two-yard line, but Colorado State’s defense held up on a Hawaii fourth down attempt.

Colorado State fumbled yet again on their next possession. Hawaii was finally able to convert the mistake into points, as Hadden was good from 26 yards out.

While the Rams managed to not turn the ball over on offense on their next drive, the team gave it up again on special teams in the form of the blocked punt. Hawaii appeared to take the lead two plays later, but the score was called back and the Warriors ultimately had to settle for another Hadden field goal, this one from 43 yards.

PHOTO: Colorado State sporting orange helmets

Colorado State is doing an orange-out for Saturday's game, and their helmets have been leaked early for their game against Hawai'i.

Colorado State injury report: Leading tackler Shaquil Barrett is questionable

The Colorado St. Rams could be without linebacker Shaquil Barrett on Saturday when they go up against Hawaii. Barrett is questionable for the game after he suffered a left leg injury at the end of Tuesday's practice. Losing Barrett would be huge; he leads the team with 50 tackles and is second on the team with 3.5 sacks.

With the Rams struggling, they need to have their best defenders on the field against Hawaii if they want to break their losing streak.

Starting tight end Crockett Gillmore is also questionable. Gilmore's injury has not been revealed, but head coach Jim McElwain says that both players will warmup and be a game time decision.

Other injured Rams players are starting running back Chris Nwoke, who is still being bothered by an ankle injury and is probable, safety Austin Gray, who is out after a concussion, and back up running back Donnell Alexander, who is dealing with his own ankle injury and is questionable.

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