Hawaii offensive lineman Leo Koloamatangi, left, congratulates teammate tight end Metulsela Unga, right, for catching a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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HONOLULU (AP) - Dru Brown threw two touchdown passes, Diocemy Saint Juste had a career-high 205 yards rushing and Hawaii beat Nevada 38-17 night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams on Saturday.
Brown completed 15 of 18 passes for 222 yards and Metuisela 'Unga had two touchdown receptions for Hawaii (2-3), which piled up season highs of 344 yards rushing and 566 total yards.
Steven Lakalaka scored on a 4-yard run and Brown hit 'Unga for a 16-yard touchdown in the second quarter as Hawaii built a 17-3 lead going into halftime.
Saint Juste's 59-yard run on the first play from scrimmage of the third quarter set up a 5-yard scoring run by John Ursua three plays later. After forcing a punt, Hawaii put together a 6-play, 95-yard drive - highlighted by runs of 44 and 15 yards by Paul Harris and a 15-yard face masking penalty - capped by 'Unga's 8-yard TD catch made it 31-3.
James Butler had 168 yards rushing for Nevada (2-3)
Hawaii running back Diocemy Saint Juste (22) carries as Nevada defensive end Malik Reed, right, pursues during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii quarterback Dru Brown throws a pass while being pressured by Nevada defensive end Malik Reed (90) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii wide receiver Makoa Camanse-Stevens (10) catches a pass next to Nevada defensive back EJ Muhammad during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii tight end Metulsela Unga, center, celebrates a pass reception for a touchdown while his teammates, wide receiver John Ursua, left, and tight end Dakota Torres, right, congratulate him in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii defensive back Trayvon Henderson, left, breaks up a pass intended for Nevada wide receiver Jerico Richardson (84) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Nevada running back James Butler, right, is slowed by Hawaii linebacker Jahlani Tavai during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii wide receiver Ammon Barker (80) catches a pass as Nevada defensive back Kendall Johnson (26) defends during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi (6) cuts back against the Hawaii defense during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. Hawaii defensive back Dejaun Butler (26) attempts to chase down Gangi on the play. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich, left, and defensive lineman Penitito Faalologo (8) react to a Hawaii defensive tackle against Nevada in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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Hawaii head coach Nick Rolovich, center, glances up at the scoreboard during a timeout in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
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