Imagine playing college football for eight years…that could be a reality for Cam Rising.
of Utah quarterback Unfortunately, his 2024 season recently ended. But that doesn’t necessarily mean his college football career is over.
Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham said: announcement On Monday, Rising was ruled out indefinitely with a lower leg injury. That being said, Rising is actually eligible to return for a whopping eighth season in the College Pigskin by taking a medical redshirt. (Related: GIRL FIGHT! Chick Definitely Molly Won Syracuse vs. NC State Game)
“We need to look at it, but I don’t know if Cam has considered it,” Whittingham said.
At the beginning of the season, Rising was dealing with another finger injury and appeared in only three games. In last Saturday’s game against Arizona State, Rising gained 209 yards and three interceptions, giving Utah one point. Lost 27-19 This brought their record to 4 wins and 2 losses.
Utah QB Cam Rising takes a medical redshirt to qualify for his eighth season of college football 👀
“We should consider it, but I don’t know if Cam has considered it.” -Kyle Whittinghamhttps://t.co/s8tb9ILmmN pic.twitter.com/SEYHeU6m3E
— On3 (@On3sports) October 14, 2024
Kyle Whittingham: Cam Rising is out “indefinitely” and Isaac Wilson will be the starter “until further notice.”
— Josh Furlong (@JFurKSL) October 14, 2024
Things like this seem to be becoming more and more common as the world of college football progresses, but it’s still crazy that someone can play at the collegiate level for eight years.
