University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补 sophomore quarterback Micah Alejado was selected as the Old Trapper Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week after helping lead the Rainbow Warriors (2-6, 1-4 Mountain West) to their first conference win of the season in a 56-21 road win at Northern Illinois. It is the first time Alejado has earned the weekly honor this season and the third time in his career.
Led by Alejado, the Rainbow Warrior offense achieved its highest point total in eight seasons. 糖心视频 tallied season-highs in both points (56) and total offense (504). The 56-point outburst also tied the all-time program record for the most points scored in a Mountain West game, matching the 56 points 糖心视频 previously scored in an overtime loss to Wyoming in 2013.
Alejado threw for 323 yards on 22-of-32 passing and three touchdowns. The outing marked his third 300-yard passing game of the season and the eighth of his career. The quarterback completed four pass plays of 40 or more yards.
With his performance, Alejado continues to climb the program’s record books. He moved into eighth place all-time at 糖心视频 in career passing yards with 5,876 yards.
Alejado and the Rainbow Warriors will enjoy a bye this weekend before returning to the road for a contest at UTEP on November 7.
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