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Undefeated Hawaii looks to secure BCS berth

Dec 1, 2007 - 11:31 AM Washington (4-8) at No. 11 Hawaii (11-0) 11:30 pm EST

HONOLULU (Ticker) -- As the only undefeated team in the Football Bowl Subdivision, Hawaii is clamoring for respect.

The 11th-ranked Warriors think they deserve to play in a Bowl Championship Series game and they may get their wish - if they can beat Washington in their regular-season finale on Saturday.

After beating Boise State to clinch the Western Athletic Conference title, Hawaii climbed to 12th in the BCS standings. If they stay there, the Warriors will be guaranteed a spot in a BCS contest.

Hawaii climbed three spots in the latest BCS standings, taking advantage of losses by Arizona State, Oregon and Texas.

The Warriors wrapped up their first outright WAC title with a 39-27 victory over Boise State on Friday and set a school record with their 12th straight victory. A win over Washington will complete a 12-0 regular season.

Hawaii emerged as the only undefeated team in the FBS after Missouri defeated Kansas, 34-28, on Saturday.

Regardless of what bowl the Warriors play in, record-breaking quarterback Colt Brennan will be making his final home appearance against Washington.

Brennan set the major college record for career touchdowns passes in style last week. He threw five against the Broncos, raising his total to 126 and breaking Ty Detmer's previous mark of 121.

Davone Bess had a school-record 14 catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns and Jason Rivers had 12 catches for 123 yards and a touchdown for the Warriors, who have won 21 of their last 22 games.

Hawaii is hoping to give the WAC a second straight representative in a BCS game. Last year, Boise State recorded a memorable 43-42 victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl.

Completing a disappointing third season under Tyrone Willingham, Washington (4-8) is assured of no better than a tie for last place in the Pac-10 Conference.

The Huskies are coming off a 42-35 loss to the Washington State in the "Apple Cup" game. Their only conference wins this season came against Stanford and California.