Whatever the Hawaii offense is doing in warmups, it's working.

The Warriors have scored on their opening possession in each of the last three games, coinciding with a three-game winning streak that has them headed to the postseason.

“;We try to make a point to come out and score quick and set the tone for the rest of the game,”; UH quarterback Greg Alexander said. “;It gives us a lot of confidence ... and we try to build on that.”;

In wins over New Mexico State and Idaho, the Warriors answered scores by the Aggies and Vandals. Last week, they marched 97 yards on their first drive on their way to a 24-10 win over Washington State that secured them a spot in the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl.

In the last three games, Alexander has completed 12 of 14 passes on UH's initial possessions and rushed for three first downs, including a season-long 22-yard keeper last week, and a touchdown.

The 10-play drive against Washington State included three receptions by Aaron Bain covering 36 yards and the 19-yard touchdown to Greg Salas.

“;To go on a 97-yard drive to start the game is good momentum for the offense, defense, everybody,”; quarterbacks coach Nick Rolovich said. “;Greg prepares himself well, we have a good plan going in, we just need to keep the pressure on.

“;It shows they're fearless. Greg's not scared to be backed up and dropping into his own end zone.”;

For the season, UH has opened with touchdowns in five games and moved the ball effectively early against Boise State and Utah State before both drives stalled.

“;It all starts with the guys coming in and they're ready to play and they execute their assignments,”; offensive coordinator Ron Lee said. “;We just have to keep that up.”;

Staying dry

For the second time in three weeks, the Warriors altered their Tuesday schedule due to wet conditions.

The team watched film and the staff introduced the Cincinnati scouting report in the morning and moved its on-field session to the afternoon.

“;We're right on schedule,”; UH head coach Greg McMackin said.

“;We just have to be flexible around the weather until they get the carpet down,”; he said in reference to Ching Field, where crews had laid down the first few strips of the new turf.

With a heavier practice scheduled for today as the Warriors prepare for the 13th-ranked Bearcats, McMackin said they'll have a contingency plan in place if the rains come again.

Color coordinated

The UH athletic department's theme for Saturday's game is “;Green and White Rule the Night.”; The promotion calls for fans on the northern half of the stadium (sections L to LL) to wear green shirts and those on the southern half (K to KK) to wear white. Details are available at HawaiiAthletics.com.