Utah quarterback Cam Rising announced Wednesday that he’s medically retiring from football.
The former Texas QB had the option of returning to school for another season via a medical redshirt from the 2024 season. But Rising said Wednesday that he was forced to stop playing football because of the hand injury he suffered against Baylor early in 2024.
“Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I’ve been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to playing football,” Rising said. “I’ll be obtaining a third medical opinion and will undergo the recommended surgery.