After missing the last six quarters of football with a finger injury, Utah quarterback Cam Rising is back.
That’s the expectation and the plan, at least.
The Utes’ veteran leader is expected to be under center as No. 12 Utah travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to face No. 14 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both programs.
A top-15 matchup between two undefeated teams, a sold-out Boone Pickens Stadium, and a game that could be key in determining the race for the Big 12 championship game.
What more could you ask for?
“That’s all you ever dreamed of as a kid is just playing in big-time football games,” Rising said. “And this is a great Oklahoma State team, so just chomping at the bit to get out there and get this thing going finally.”
Utah, a two-point road favorite, needs its starting quarterback, and heartbeat of the team, back as it enters hostile territory in what could end up being the hardest game of the season.
After suffering an injury to his right (throwing hand) ring finger after being pushed into the Gatorade coolers in the second quarter of Utah’s win against Baylor, Rising appears to be good to go for the Oklahoma State contest.
After the Utah State game, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said “the plan” was for the Utes to get Rising back this week, and on Monday night, Rising was made available to the media, usually a good sign for availability as injured players are typically not available to the press.
Wide receiver Dorian Singer, who had his best game as a Ute with five catches for 66 yards, just came right out and said it.
“He’s going to be ready to go this week,” Singer said. “We’re expecting the same things as where he left off, even better. We’re expecting the whole offense to rally around him, all the guys rally around him, and we’re going to go out and get this thing.”
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Author : Deseret News
Publish date : 2024-09-17 21:36:54
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