Cowboys vs Rainbow Warriors: match preview on 26 September 2026

Match Report: Cowboys vs Rainbow Warriors

The Cowboys defeated the Rainbow Warriors in their NFL fixture on 26 September 2026. It ended a two-match losing streak for the home side, who had lost their previous two outings against the Chippewas and the Rams. The victory followed a win against the Bears on 12 September.

Significant team news preceded the contest for the Cowboys. Quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered damage to his medial ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, and meniscus on 24 September and was ruled out for the remainder of the NFL 2026 season. Jameis Winston took over the starting role in his absence. Dak Prescott became the Cowboys' all-time touchdown pass leader on 21 September, surpassing Tony Romo with his 249th pass.

The Rainbow Warriors arrived at the match with a similar recent record of one win and two losses from their last three games. Their most recent result was a home victory against the Aggies on 13 September, following defeats to the Rebels and the Cardinal. The Cowboys' previous three matches saw them score 44 points and concede 72, while the Warriors' tally was 62 points for and 77 against. Neither side had won more than one game in their last three encounters.

No official record exists for the Rainbow Warriors as an NFL team; they are associated with University of Hawaii NCAA athletics. The date of the fixture is listed as being in the future relative to current timelines.