The 2024 Polynesian Bowl is here and packed with a roster full of five-star recruits and relatives of some big college and NFL players.
Isaac Wilson, the younger brother Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, is on one side. He is four-star recruit who's committed to Utah. Dylan Raiola, who recently flipped his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska, is the other quarterback on the roster. He's the son of 14-year Lions center Dominic Raiola.
“You know, when I grew up in Hawaii, I didn’t really play football. I didn’t really have an interest in football,” Raiola told KHON 2. “To come back and play on a stage like this with all these great athletes, at the high school my mom went to. I mean, I don’t think you can ask for anything better now.”
Other star five-star players include wide receiver Terry Bussey (Texas A&M), edge rusher Jordan Ross (Tennessee), wide receiver Mike Matthews (Tennessee), edge rusher Colin Simmons (Texas), offensive tackle Brandon Baker (Texas), offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (Maryland), defensive lineman Aydin Breland (Oregon), defensive lineman Justin Scott (Miami (Fla.)) and defensive lineman David Stone (Oklahoma),
A quick scroll through the roster reveals a name many NFL fans came to know and love as well: Tei Nacua (BYU). The three-star wideout is the younger brother of Rams sensation Puka Nacua, who set NFL rookie records this past season.
This is the sixth year of the Polynesian Bowl, which features the best high school football players of Polynesian descent. NFL stars like Nacua, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Lions offensive lineman Penei Sewell have competed in past games.
Here's a break of everything you need to know about the 2024 Polynesian Bowl, including the date, time, TV channels, rosters, coaching staffs and more.
What channel is the Polynesian Bowl on today?
- TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo
The Polynesian Bowl will broadcast on the NFL Network. Viewers can also stream on Fubo.
Kanoa Leahey (lay-by-play) and Steve Wyche (color analyst) will be on the call for NFL Network, along with Kainoa Carlson and Matt Carpenter on the sidelines.
What time is the Polynesian Bowl 2024?
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 19
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
The Polynesian Bowl will kick off at 9 p.m. ET at Kūnuiākea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. It will feature the best high school players from around the world of Polynesian descent.
Polynesian Bowl 2024 rosters
| Position | Player | College |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterbacks | Micah Alejado | Hawaii |
| Ty McCutcheon | Utah Tech | |
| Jake Merklinger | Tennessee | |
| Dylan Raiola | Nebraska | |
| Maealiuaki Smith | Oklahoma State | |
| Isaac Wilson | Utah | |
| Running backs | Keola Apduha | Uncommitted |
| Jason Brown | Arizona State | |
| Cade Durham | LSU | |
| Va’aimalae Fonoti | Montana | |
| Micah Ka'apana | Michigan | |
| Moe Passi | Uncommitted | |
| Jordan Washington | Arizona | |
| Wide receivers | Jordan Anderson | Oregon State |
| Terry Bussey | Texas A&M | |
| Jayden Chanel | Uncommitted | |
| Kwazi Gilmer | UCLA | |
| Dillon Gresham | Oregon | |
| Astin Hange | Air Force | |
| Mike Matthews | Tennessee | |
| Tei Necua | BYU | |
| Logan Saldate | Notre Dame | |
| Bryant Wesco | Clemson | |
| Jeremiah White | Uncommitted | |
| Tight ends | Christian Bentancur | Clemson |
| Carter Nelson | Nebraska | |
| Roger Saleapaga | Oregon | |
| Rynder Swanson | BYU | |
| Offensive linemen | Isendre Ahfua | Texas A&M |
| Santan Alo-Tupuola | Georgia Tech | |
| Brandon Baker | Texas | |
| DeAndre Carter | Auburn | |
| Lautaimi Falaniko | Uncommitted | |
| Paki Finau | Washington | |
| Donovan Harbour | Penn State | |
| Manassee Itete | Florida State | |
| Nuku Mafi | Oklahoma State | |
| Tu'i Muti | Hawaii | |
| Makai Saina | USC | |
| Filiva'a Saluni | Arizona State | |
| Jordan Seaton | Colorado | |
| Justin Tauanuu | USC | |
| Preston Taumua | Nebraska | |
| Joshua Tavui | Hawaii | |
| Elyjah Thurman | Clemson | |
| Michael Uini | Georgia | |
| Bennett Warren | Tennessee | |
| Rustin Young | Michigan State | |
| Defensive linemen | Aydin Breland | Oregon |
| Kekai Burnett | Michigan State | |
| Anelu Lafaele | Wisconsin | |
| Masias Merseburgh | Uncommitted | |
| Hyrum-Benjamin Moors | Washington State | |
| Deyvid Palepale | Michigan | |
| Booker Pickett | Miami | |
| Jordan Ross | Tennessee | |
| Justin Scott | Miami | |
| Xadavien Sims | Oregon | |
| Colin Simmons | Texas | |
| David Stone | Oklahoma | |
| Devoux Tuataga | BYU | |
| Tristian Waiamau-Galindo | Hawaii | |
| Zaiden Wallace | Uncommitted | |
| Noah Wily | Hawaii | |
| Linebackers | Tyree Alualu | Uncommitted |
| Ephraim Asiata | BYU | |
| Rahshawn Clark | Arizona | |
| Charles Correa | UNLV | |
| Nazaiah Caravallo | Hawaii | |
| Alika Cavaco-Amoy | Hawaii | |
| Ofa Falakaono | Uncommitted | |
| Jordan Lockhart | Texas A&M | |
| Aizik Mahuka | Uncommitted | |
| Grady Mareko | Uncommitted | |
| Brayden Platt | Oregon | |
| Edwin Spillman | Tennessee | |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | Notre Dame | |
| Dylan Wiliams | Oregon | |
| Defensive backs | Dayton Aupiu | California |
| Koy Beasley | Purdue | |
| Selman Bridges | Arkansas | |
| Dakoda Fields | Oregon | |
| Jaylen Heyward | UCF | |
| Kingston Lopa | Oregon | |
| Jason Mitchell | San Diego State | |
| Kela Moore | UNLV | |
| Kayo Patu | Washington State | |
| Jordan Pride | Texas A&M | |
| Faletau Satuala | BYU | |
| Marcelles Williams | USC | |
| Santana Wilson | Texas | |
| Kicker | Trey Coleman | Utah |
| David Dellenbach | Uncommitted | |
| Michael Salgado-Medina | Arizona | |
| Longsnapper | Jack Devens | Uncommitted |
| Punter | Tyler Kinsman | Oregon |
Polynesian Bowl 2024 coaching staffs
The two teams will be coached by former NFL coaches Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer.
Lewis was the coach of the Bengals for 16 seasons and is now a special advisor at Arizona State.
Zimmer coached the Vikings for eight seasons and was an analyst/consultant for Jackson State in 2022.
NFL Draft prospects with something to prove at Polynesian Bowl
Isaac Wilson, QB, Utah
Wilson is the younger brother of Jets QB Zach Wilson. Their father, Michael Wilson, is from Hawaii and is of Samoan descent.
The younger Wilson brother is a four-star recruit who finished the 2023 season with the second most total yards in the country (5,901) that included the sixth-most passing yards (4,595) and 1,304 rushing yards.
Tei Nacua, WR, BYU
Nacua is looking to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Puka Nacua, who just set the NFL playoff receiving record with 181 yards after he broke the NFL rookie single-season scrimmage yards record during the regular season.
Tei's other older brothers, Samson and Kai, also played in the NFL. The youngest Nacua brother is a three-star wide receiver who will also play for the Cougars next season.
Dylan Raiola, QB, Nebraska
Raiola is the No. 1 pro-style quarterback prospect (per Rivals) who originally committed to play at Georgia before flipping to Nebraska. He reportedly could start as early as next season if he can win the job.
Raiola is the son of 14-year Lions center Dominic Raiola, who is also from Hawaii and went to Nebraska.
Terry Bussey, WR, Texas A&M
Bussey actually decommited from A&M after coaching staff turnovers and could flip to Georgia, LSU or Texas. He is the No. 1 ranked ATH, according to Rivals, and has shown the ability to play all over the field.
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