Utah QB Jake Bentley Replaces Cam Rising Following Apparent Injury Against USC

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah quarterback Jake Bentley replaced starter Cam Rising following an apparent injury early in the Utes’ game against the No. 20 USC Trojans.

The Utes hosted the Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 21.

With 14:45 left in the second quarter, Rising was strip-sacked by USC’s Marlon Tuipulotu.

The Trojans recovered the football and took possession at the Utah four-yard line.

After the play, Rising went to the sidelines and into the team’s medical tent.

Jake Bentley is in at quarterback for Utah after Cam Rising suffered an injury on the last offensive play.#GoUtes #USCvsUTAH

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 22, 2020

Following a penalty and two plays, USC punched in a two-yard run for its first touchdown of the game.

The Trojans took a 10-3 lead with 14:04 remaining in the first half.

USC gets into the end zone first on a run by Vavae Malepeai.@USC_FB 10@Utah_Football 3#GoUtes #USCvsUTAH

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 22, 2020

After USC’s kickoff, Bentley stepped onto the field in replacement of Rising.

During Rising’s time on the field, he was 3/6 passing for 45 yards and one interception.

Jake Bentley is warming up. Sounds like Cam Rising got hurt on that sack.#GoUtes @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) November 22, 2020

On Bentley’s first series, he was 0/1 and the Utes punted.

USC vs. Utah is broadcast on ESPN and 700 AM.