Report: Utah QB Cam Rising Will Start Friday Night Against Arizona State

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Football star quarterback Cam Rising’s return seems to be on the horizon.

According to ActionNetwork’s Brett McMurphy, Rising is expected to start against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

“Utah QB Cam Rising will start Friday at Arizona State, sources told Action Network. Rising hasn’t played since Sept. 7 vs. Baylor, when he injured the ring finger on his throwing hand, requiring stitches. Rising has missed Utah’s last 3 games.” 

Utah QB Cam Rising will start Friday at Arizona State, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. Rising hasn’t played since Sept. 7 vs. Baylor, when he injured the ring finger on his throwing hand, requiring stitches. Rising has missed Utah’s last 3 games

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 10, 2024

Cam Rising took steps forward this week

“We’ll see what happens this week but there’s a chance, I can tell you that, it’s still early in the week,” head coach Kyle Whittingam said at his weekly press conference. “We’ll cross our fingers and hope for the best, as is Cam.”

Rising suffered an injury to his finger and throwing hand in week two against Baylor. He has since missed 3.5 games and has not practiced since the week of the Oklahoma State but that changed this week as Rising returned to practice.

According to multiple sources, Rising assumed nearly all of the practice reps since Tuesday, including today’s final walkthrough before the team hit the road.

His return will be significant for Utah, as the offense has struggled to find consistency, particularly in the red zone. Given Arizona State’s strong start, this could be just the shot in the arm Utah’s offense needs.

Utah Football’s Remaining 2024 Schedule

• Utah Football @ Arizona State Sun Devils on Friday, October 11
• Utah Football vs. TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, October 19
• Utah Football @ Houston Cougars on Saturday, October 26
• Utah Football vs. BYU Cougars on Saturday, November, 9
• Utah Football @ Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, November 16
• Utah Football vs. Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday, November 23
• Utah Football @ UCF Knights on Friday, November 29

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