Utah coach Kyle Whittingham didn’t have an replace on the severity of Cam Rising’s obvious hand harm following Utah’s 23-12 victory over Baylor on Saturday afternoon.
“Can’t offer you a solution proper now on his availability,” Whittingham stated. “I’m informed it’s not actual critical. Can’t inform you the precise description. He could also be again this week. We’ll see.”
Rising, the Utes’ senior quarterback and emotional chief of the offense, exited Utah’s sport in opposition to Baylor simply earlier than halftime and left for the locker room with a towel over his proper hand.
With Utah in Baylor territory and driving, Rising was hit close to the sideline and pushed out of bounds on the finish of a play with 1:47 remaining till halftime. He ran right into a Gatorade cooler on the Baylor sideline and appeared to favor his hand after the play.
True freshman Isaac Wilson changed Rising at quarterback.
Whittingham stated he would reserve judgment till “I see it on movie” on whether or not he thought Baylor ought to have been known as for a late hit on the play the place Rising exited the sport.
“I can’t say as a result of I didn’t get a adequate look,” Whittingham stated.
Following the play, Rising went to the medical tent after which was escorted off the sector.
He accomplished 8 of 14 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns and in addition had two carries for 21 yards earlier than exiting the sport.
Utah led 23-0 on the time when Rising left the competition.
Wilson accomplished 4 of 9 passes for 30 yards and ran twice for minus-10 yards in enjoying all or a part of six possessions. Utah didn’t rating of any of these possessions, although Cole Becker missed two subject targets throughout Wilson’s time quarterbacking the crew.
“He seemed far more comfy and far more in cost,” Whittingham stated of Wilson, compared to his time enjoying within the Week 1 win over Southern Utah. “(He) threw some good balls.”
Rising may very well be seen on the sideline within the second half in avenue garments along with his center and ring fingers taped collectively on his throwing hand.
Whittingham stated if the Utes have to make a change at quarterback subsequent week because of Rising’s harm, it’s Wilson’s job.
“I’ve received to prepared. I’ve received to be there for my crew,” Wilson stated, relating to when his quantity shall be known as once more.