QB Cam Rising Runs Keeper For TD To Start Utah/Arizona Game
Nov 13, 2021, 12:27 PM | Updated: 1:27 pm
Quarterback Cameron Rising #7 of the Utah Utes celebrates with Devaughn Vele #17 after scoring on a 11-yard rushing touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half of the NCAAF game at Arizona Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utes quarterback Cam Rising burst down the sideline for a touchdown on a keeper run to start Utah’s game against the Arizona Wildcats.
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The Wildcats hosted the Utes on Saturday, November 13.
With 10:05 remaining in the opening quarter, Rising sprinted down the far sideline for 11 yards and six points.
Rising’s run gave Utah an opening drive touchdown for the fifth consecutive game.
Sneak attack!@Utah_Football's Cam Rising quickly gets his team on the board on the opening drive.
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📱 https://t.co/axnrWIJ2mx#GoUtes | #Pac12FB pic.twitter.com/MXDRyDE8mi— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) November 13, 2021
The score capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive to start the game.
On the opening possession, Rising was a perfect 3/3 passing for 37 yards. He also added one carry for 11 yards and a touchdown.
This season, Rising has run for four touchdowns.
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Cam Rising takes it in from 11 yards out.@Utah_Football 7@ArizonaFBall 0
10:05 | Q1#GoUtes #UTAHvsAZ pic.twitter.com/mj4Eq1wppp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 13, 2021
He entered the game having thrown for 1,458 yards, 12 touchdowns, and two interceptions with a 63.5 completion rate in 2021.
Utah’s game against Arizona is broadcast on the Pac-12 Network and 700 AM.
