Injuries defined the last two years of an otherwise prolific career for Utah quarterback Cameron Rising. And just two days after he returned to the lineup from his latest ailment, the seventh-year veteran saw his campaign come to an end. Utes coach Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that Rising was out indefinitely with multiple injuries, while true freshman Isaac Wilson proceeds as the team’s starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Utah announced later Monday that Rising would actually be out for the rest of the season.
“Upon further evaluation by our medical staff, Cameron Rising’s injury has unfortunately been deemed season-ending,” the Utes said in a statement. “During his time at Utah, Cam has been both a great player and leader for our program, and he will obviously be missed. Any future developments concerning his collegiate eligibility will be addressed at a later date.”
Given that he already missed time this year and could be on the sidelines for the remainder of the season, Rising may be a candidate for another medical hardship waiver. Whittingham said it is an option that he and the team must consider, and should the NCAA grant Rising with an additional year, he would become a rare eighth-year player come 2025.
Another year of eligibility would open a number of options for Rising, who already transferred once in the early stages of his career and could command a market in the portal. Rising’s injury history will make plenty of teams weary, but he’s one of the best quarterbacks in college football if he’s healthy, and that could make him a very worthwhile flier in the transfer portal and one who’d command a pretty high NIL compensation.
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Here are six teams that could be fits for Rising’s services, should he return to college football in 2025.
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