SAN JOSE STATE AT HAWAI’I Records:

San Jose State (1-1, 0-0 Mountain West); Hawaii (1-2, 0-0 Mountain West)

Kickoff: 9:30 p.m., Clarence T.C. Ching Complex (Honolulu)

TV: Fox Sports 1

Radio: KTRB (860 AM)

Series history: Hawai’i leads the series 22-20-1, with the lone cancellation occurring in 1941 due to the start of World War II. San Jose State holds a winning record in Honolulu — 14-13. For a third time, the rival schools will play for the Dick Tomey Legacy Trophy, which was established to honor the late coach who oversaw both programs. The Spartans broke a four-game skid against the Rainbow Warriors last season. Storylines: San Jose State, which is coming off a bye week, begins its Mountain West title defense on the road. The Spartans travel to Honolulu for a third time in a row, after last year’s contest at CEFCU Stadium was relocated to Aloha Stadium due to COVID-19 restrictions. No fans will be allowed at Hawaii’s on-campus Clarence T.C. Ching Complex. San Jose State last won consecutive conference titles in 1990-91 as a member of the Big West. The three combined losses in non-conference games came on the road to Pac-12 foes, with San Jose State falling two weeks ago at USC. Hawaii lost its season opener at UCLA.

Matchup to watch: San Jose State offensive line vs. Hawai’i defensive ends DJuan Matthews, O’tay Baker and Jonah Laulu. While the Spartans are one of four FBS teams yet to allow a sack, this trio of Rainbow Warriors has recorded five takedowns of the quarterback. Both of Laulu’s sacks came at UCLA, while Baker is coming off back-to-back games with sacks. Injuries: None reported.

Stats that matter: The road team has won six of the last eight meetings. Hawai’i has won its conference opener each of the past three seasons. San Jose State, which for the first time in 20 years averaged over 10 yards per play in its season opener against Southern Utah, has five receivers averaging over 20 yards per catch — tight ends Derrick Deese Jr. and Sam Olson, as well as wide receivers Charles Ross, Jermaine Braddock and Malikhi Miller. The Spartans have committed a double-digit number of penalties in both games while committing four turnovers (one fumble, three interceptions — including two pick-sixes). San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel threw for over 300 yards in each of the first two games, matching a feat last accomplished by Jeff Garcia in 1993.