Shiyazh Pete Accepts Invite to Hula Bowl

Kentucky senior offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete has accepted an invitation to participate in the 80th annual Altrua HealthCare Hula Bowl, to be played January 10, 2026 in DeLand, Florida.

Kickoff is at noon ET at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium. Tickets can be purchased at HulaBowl.com.

Pete, from Navajo Nation, started all 12 games this season for UK at tackle and allowed just five sacks in more than 800 snaps. He registered a team-best 35 knockdown blocks and graded out at 76 percent.

In his collegiate career, which began at New Mexico State before transferring to UK for his final season, he appeared in 44 games with 41 starting assignments. In 2024, he was named to both the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award watch lists.  Pete also is one of just five Native American players in FBS this season.

The Hula Bowl is the nation’s longest running college football all-star game dedicated to seniors, having debuted in 1946. The Hula Bowl is an event where all NFL, UFL and CFL teams will be represented by their top scouts during Hula Bowl week practices and players will have a unique opportunity for one-on-one interviews with teams. 120 of the top senior athletes will be selected to play.