Imagine playing college football for eight years … That could be a reality for Cam Rising.
The Utah quarterback unfortunately saw his 2024 season come to an end recently. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean his career in college football is a wrap.
Kyle Whittingham, head coach of the Utes, made the announcement Monday that Rising won’t be active indefinitely because of an injury to his lower leg. With that being said, though, Rising actually has eligibility to come back for a whopping eighth season of college pigskin by using a medical redshirt. (RELATED: GIRL FIGHT! Chick Absolutely Molly Whops Opp At Syracuse-NC State Game)
“We’ll have to consider it, not sure if Cam has considered it,” stated Whittingham.
Earlier in the campaign, Rising was dealing with another injury to his finger and only played in three contests. Last Saturday’s game taking on Arizona State saw Rising throw for 209 yards and three interceptions, with Utah getting handed a 27-19 defeat that brought down their record to 4-2.
Utah QB Cam Rising is eligible for an 8th season of College Football through a medical redshirt👀
“We’ll have to consider it, not sure 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
As we go further along in the world of college football, it appears that this is becoming more and more common, but it’s still crazy that somebody can play EIGHT years at the university level — wild.
This article was originally published at dailycaller.com
