Arizona Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Hawaii in Week 0

TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 01: Quarterback Khalil Tate #14 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts after rushing the football against the Brigham Young Cougars during the first half of the college football game at Arizona Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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SAN DIEGO, CA – NOVEMBER 24: Cedric Byrd #6 of the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors catches the ball scoring a touchdown in the first half against the San Diego State Aztecs at SDCCU Stadium on November 24, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kent Horner/Getty Images) /

1. Hawaii’s offense will keep this close

For the aforementioned McDonald, a big part of the quarterback’s success was his primary weapon. John Ursua was an electric weapon who left early for the NFL. He gained 1,343 yards and led the nation with 16 receiving touchdowns.

Despite his departure, the Rainbow warriors don’t have to look far to replace Ursua. JoJo Ward and Cedric Byrd will be a very good tandem of senior receivers for McDonald to target. Both receivers have production of their own to speak of, each catching nine touchdown passes. They are absolutely prepared to take on more significant roles.

In this game, there shouldn’t be much of a feeling out period. Eight total starters return from a year ago, so this unit shouldn’t need much time to get the wheels rolling once again.

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This passing offense was first in the Mountain West, and ninth in the nation. Hawaii flies under the radar, but make no mistake, this offense is very good. McDonald and company will keep this one close, and maybe even pull off the upset.

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