Sad News: Utah Utes Football #7 Quarterback Cameron Rising Is Out for the Season
Salt Lake City, UT — April 19, 2025
In a heartbreaking development for Utes fans, University of Utah’s star quarterback Cameron Rising, who wears jersey #7, has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 college football season.
The announcement came earlier this afternoon from head coach Kyle Whittingham during a press conference at the team’s practice facility. Whittingham confirmed that Rising suffered a [specific injury, e.g., “re-aggravated knee injury”] during a non-contact drill earlier this week and, after further medical evaluation, the decision was made to shut him down for the season.
“This is incredibly tough,” Whittingham said. “Cam is a warrior, a true leader on and off the field. He’s poured his heart into this program, and while this isn’t how anyone wanted this to go, we’re fully behind him in his recovery.”
Rising, a sixth-year senior and the face of the Utes’ offense, had been working his way back after missing significant time in the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to injury. Expectations were high heading into the 2025 season, with Rising hoping to lead Utah back to the Pac-12 Championship and make a push for the College Football Playoff.
The news is a massive blow to the Utes’ title hopes, as Rising’s experience, leadership, and playmaking ability have been central to Utah’s success in recent years. During his tenure, he led the team to back-to-back Pac-12 titles in 2021 and 2022 and was instrumental in establishing Utah as a consistent contender on the national stage.
Backup quarterback [insert name if known] is expected to take over the starting role moving forward. While talented, the change will test the depth and resilience of the roster as the Utes prepare to face a challenging conference schedule.
Rising took to social media shortly after the announcement, posting:
“This isn’t how I wanted my final season to go. I love this team and will support my brothers every step of the way. I’ll be back stronger than ever.”
Fans and teammates alike have rallied around Rising, whose toughness and leadership have earned him deep respect across college football.
The Utes open their season against [insert opponent], and all eyes will be on how the team adapts in the wake of this unexpected setback.
