While this part of the schedule may not appear overly daunting on paper, head coach Kyle Whittingham emphasized the importance of approaching each game with focus and intensity. Whittingham underscored the significance of this stretch,

Freshman quarterback and former four-star recruit Isaac Wilson is the Utes’ heir apparent. While he has been seen as a fill-in for Rising since the injury, Whittingham said there is a chance Wilson could have the keys handed to him in earnest.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Quarterback Cameron Rising could be back for No. 16 Utah for Friday night's game at Arizona State. Then again, he could miss another game. Utes coach Kyle Whittingham, as has been the case the past two seasons, has sparked optimism about his star quarterback's return without committing to anything.

Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham got real about Cam Rising's injury status amid his absence from the lineup.

During Utah’s bye week, Whittingham emphasized that the veteran quarterback “wants to play worse than anybody.”

Whittingham has made it clear that Rising is one of the top quarterbacks in the nation, and his presence on the field would be a huge boost for the Utes. "All I'll say is Cam Risi

All I can say is Cam Rising wants to play worse than anybody,” Whittingham said on Tuesday. “When he’s able to, he will. And, it’s not like he’s been able to play and not go. That’s not the case.” For nearly four weeks the seventh-year quarterback has been out of the lineup with a right hand injury he suffered against Baylor on Sept.

Coming off a disappointing 23-10 loss to Arizona last week, Utah’s offensive problems were exposed, especially in the passing game. Cam Rising has missed the last three and half games with injured fingers on his throwing hand against Baylor,