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One of Hawaii’s Biggest Stars Won’t Play In Season Opener

One of Hawaii’s Biggest Stars Won’t Play In Season Opener

Summary

Hawaii’s star wide receiver, Pofele Ashlock, will not play in the team’s season opener against Stanford because of a knee injury. The injury has affected him since fall camp, and he was unable to take part in contact drills before the game.

Key Facts

  • Pofele Ashlock is Hawaii’s top wide receiver and has played for the team all through college.
  • He is entering his senior year this season.
  • Ashlock led the team in catches for the last two seasons with 61 receptions in 2024 and 76 in 2025.
  • In 2025, he was second on the team with 827 receiving yards.
  • He earned second-team All-Mountain West honors last season.
  • Ashlock was named the Most Valuable Player of the Hawaii Bowl.
  • He caught 14 passes, a bowl record, for 123 yards and two touchdowns in the Hawaii Bowl victory.
  • Hawaii had a strong season last year with a 9-4 record, the most wins since 2019.
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