The No. 16 Utah Utes will welcome starting quarterback Cam Rising back Friday against the Arizona State Sun Devils, reports Action Network’s Brett McMurphy.
Rising, a seventh-year senior, played in the first two games of the year before missing the past three outings with a dislocated finger and cut on his throwing hand.
The Utes (4-1) have left the possibility of Rising’s return on the table before each of those outings, making opponents gameplan for two quarterbacks.
Advertisement
Backup Isaac Wilson, the brother of Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson, has replaced Rising since the injury. Wilson went 68-of-122 for 830 yards, six touchdowns and seven picks over five games.
Wilson had his worst game before Utah’s bye two weeks ago against the Arizona Wildcats. He went 20-of-40 for 280 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
Cam Rising’s return from injury indeed changes Arizona State’s approach
ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham told Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta on Thursday that Utah’s success begins with its rushing attack controlling possession and setting up the passing game. But Dillingham also couldn’t deny that Rising’s potential availability could change things for the Sun Devils.
“He just brings a veteran leadership,” Dillingham said before knowing Rising’s status. “Like, you’re probably not going to pressure and rattle Cam Rising. He’s seen all the pressures. He knows where to throw hot. He knows how to get it out. He knows when you’re bluffing from one side and you bring it from the other because of the mannerisms from the pressure back.
“You’re probably not going to play the gotcha game with Cam Rising on the field,” Dillingham added. “You’re going to have to go challenge them and beat them … whereas you may play a little more, hey, can we show a younger quarterback different pictures that he maybe hasn’t seen yet in a live setting.”
Advertisement
Rising didn’t play his first two college seasons at Texas (redshirt) and then Utah (transfer year). He also missed all of last season with a knee injury.
Rising has thrown for 5,918 yards, 53 touchdowns and just 14 picks over his four years of game action.
This year against Southern Utah and Baylor, he completed 18 of 29 passes for 254 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions.
Arizona State hosts Utah in Tempe with a 7:30 p.m. MST kickoff. Tune to the Arizona Sports app, ESPN 620 AM and 98.7 HD-2.
Jackson has been writing about sports for the Deseret News since 2023.
NEW: Try Article Audio
Advertisement
1.0x
00:00/00:00
–
Advertisement
+
No. 9 BYU (14-1, 2-0) vs. Utah (8-7, 0-2)
Tip: Saturday, 8 p.m. MST
Venue: Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
TV: ESPN
Streaming: espn.com/live
BYU radio broadcast: 102.7 FM/1160 AM/Sirius XM 143
Utah radio broadcast: 92.1 FM/700 AM
Series: Utahleads, 79-72 since 1949 (most recent meeting: 2025)
The trends
For BYU: 14-1 on the season, No. 10 in KenPom, averaging 88.2 points scored and 66.7 points allowed per game
For Utah: 8-7 on the season, No. 131 in KenPom, averaging 80.3 points scored and 80.1 points allowed per game
Players to watch
For BYU: Forward AJ Dybantsa, guard Richie Saunders, guard Robert Wright III
For Utah: Guard Terrance Brown, guard Don McHenry, forward Keanu Dawes
Utah forward Keanu Dawes (8) dunks the ball during a game against the Arizona Wildcats held at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News
SOUTH OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) — There is a heavy police presence in the area of Harrison Blvd in South Ogden. ABC4 is working to learn more.
While police have not confirmed any information, ABC4 has acquired footage from a bystander that shows law enforcement detaining one individual. The individual can be seen handcuffed and without a shirt.
Courtesy: David Blanton
Several residents have also reported seeing over a dozen police vehicles heading to the area and reported hearing gunshots on social media.
Courtesy: Kade Garner // KTVX
Advertisement
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including Davis County SWAT, Weber County Sheriff’s Department, and Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. Officers from Riverton Police Department, Roy Police Department, Clinton Police Department, and Layton police Department all responded to the scene.
Law enforcement also used several drones and several armored vehicles responded to the scene. Additionally, it appears at least one person was transported from the scene by ambulance
Courtesy: Randy Ferrin
At this time, law enforcement has not confirmed any details regarding this incident. However, they appeared to have cleared from the scene.
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post as more information becomes available.
SALT LAKE CITY — Those using a new national park pass who want to enjoy Utah’s “Mighty Five” better do so with President Donald Trump’s face perfectly intact, or you might pay a literal price.
The new annual park passes, which debuted on Jan. 1, feature Trump’s image alongside that of George Washington. At the same time as the release, the Department of the Interior reportedly updated its rules to ensure Trump’s face remains free and clear.
According to the Washington Post, the updated “Void if Altered” policy prohibits anyone from defacing the pass or covering up any images or information on the cards. Visitors found by rangers to have altered a pass by any means will be ordered to return it to its original condition or possibly be charged a regular entrance fee.
SFGate reported the policy originally prohibited any alteration of the signature portion of the pass, with the updated policy including the front of the card, with a warning that “writing on it or adding stickers or other coverings” is no longer allowed.
Advertisement
Anti-DEI mandates at national parks include Zion gift shop:
‘History deserves honesty,’ anti-DEI mandates at national parks include Zion gift shop
Many believe the updated policy is in direct response to the large pushback over the inclusion of Trump, leaving people to share creative ways to hide the president’s image from passes, including stickers and sleeves.
Advertisement
Along with the suggestions on how to hide Trump’s image, a nonprofit environmental group has filed a lawsuit claiming its design did not comply with legislation that requires public participation in the selection.
