2 min read • August 31, 2023
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Utah senior quarterback Cameron Rising is anticipated to be absent from the team's season opener against Florida on Thursday.
Rising suffered an ACL injury during the Rose Bowl against Penn State on Jan. 2.
According to our panel of doctors, given the occurrence of the ACL tear less than eight months ago, Rising is improbable to fully regain his pre-injury form until later in the season. While Rising does possess some dual-threat capabilities, his role this season might predominantly revolve around being a pocket passer.
Rising boasts a record of 18-6 as a starter, securing the fifth-highest number of wins among Utah quarterbacks in history. He has thrown for 5,572 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, instrumental in propelling the Utes to consecutive Pac-12 titles.
The much-anticipated matchup will feature Bryson Barnes as the starting quarterback, with redshirt freshman Nate Johnson also poised to take snaps in a change-of-pace capacity.
Barnes participated in 10 games last year, completing 37 of 57 passes for four touchdowns and two interceptions. He went 10-for-19, accumulating 12 yards with one touchdown and one interception after stepping in for Rising during the Rose Bowl loss to Penn State.
Johnson exhibits a plethora of athletic traits, potentially prompting the Utes to utilize him in the game to infuse explosiveness into their offense.
Rising's presence in Week 2 against Baylor is doubtful, another crucial matchup for the Utes.
His return remains uncertain due to not being medically cleared to play. He still needs to practice and prepare his body for potential impact.
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