Yardage
Punahou: rushing 13-14, passing 18-33-2-231 = 245 total yards
Saint Louis: rushing 32-119, passing 24-35-0-360 = 479 total yards

Keys
Jeremy Higgins' accuracy, especially on the out routes. Punahou had no answer and kept giving the outside rather than blitz and leave its corners isolated on burners like Billy Stutzmann and Lucas Gonsalves. When Punahou went 1-on-1 late in the game, Stutzmann broke loose for an 85-yard bomb.

Punahou's reluctance to go four wide early in the game. A lot of I slots, TE sets ... they didn't spread the field like they usually do and that made the job easier for Saint Louis' defense. Frankly, I don't think Punahou at its best would've beat Saint Louis this time, but I can't help wondering about those sets.

Injuries and timing. Cayman Shutter normally has great chemistry with his receivers, but three weeks out with that shoulder injury made a difference. Even Kimo Makaula needed time to get tuned in. If he had started at QB, maybe it's a much different game, but who can blame Punahou for starting Shutter? When he's on, he and the receivers are unstoppable. Or were, at least.

Austin Wakinekona left the game in the second half with an injury. No word on what it was, but hopefully, it's not major. He is a huge part of the Saint Louis offense, a back with finesse and power, speed and strength. Yes, they can win without him, but with him, their offense has balance. Without him, they're just not as lethal.

Time will change things in many ways. Right now, Saint Louis is on a roll, no need to slow anything down. But it's only Week 5, and as Leilehua showed last year, it's about how you finish.

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