Utah quarterback Cam Rising left in the second quarter of the Utes' game against Baylor with a hand injury, but it is reported to be not serious.
Injury Details
Cam Rising exited late in the second quarter after being pushed into a bank of watercoolers. He did not return to the game and was seen with his fingers on the throwing hand taped.
Coach's Comment
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham stated that the injury is not serious and hinted that Rising might return for the upcoming game against Utah State.
Performance Before Injury
Before leaving the game, Rising completed 8 of 14 passes for 92 yards and two touchdowns, contributing to Utah's solid 23-0 lead at the time of his departure.
Replacement Details
After Rising's injury, true freshman Isaac Wilson took over as quarterback, finishing the game with 4 completions out of 9 attempts for 40 yards.
Rising's Career Context
Rising, who is a seventh-year senior, missed all of the previous season due to a major knee injury. His return is significant for Utah as they are contenders in the Big 12 in their first season in the conference.
