Cam Rising’s return to the football field remains uncertain as he recovers from a hand injury, leaving Utah State football fans and coach Kyle Whittingham eagerly awaiting his return. It has been 60 days and less than two years since Rising last played a full game due to a severe knee injury that sidelined him for the entire 2023 season.
His latest setback came during the Week 2 game against Baylor when he suffered an apparent injury to his hand after crashing into a hydration station. Rising’s return remains in question, although Whittingham expressed confidence in the midfielder’s desire to play.
Whittingham has made it clear that Rising is one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and having him on the field will be a big boost for the Utes.
“All I’ll say is Cam Rising wants to play worse than anyone else,” Whittingham said, noting that Rising’s return depends on his ability to control the football. Utah’s upcoming bye week provides a window of optimism for Rising to heal and potentially lead the team for the remainder of the 2024 season.
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In Rising’s absence, new midfielder Isaac Wilson took over as starter, going 2-1 in his first three games. Although Wilson has shown promise, Whittingham admits there is a learning curve for the young player. Wilson’s time as the starting midfielder will be invaluable as he will likely take over the reins completely next season. As Wilson continues to develop into the position, UT hopes Rising will soon be ready to bring his elite skills back to the field.
As of now, we will have to wait and see if Rising will be cleared or Wilson will start against Arizona State next Friday.
