Utah quarterback Cameron Rising, a fan favorite known for his toughness and leadership, has medically retired from football after a college career filled with both big wins and painful injuries.
Top 10 Moments of Cameron Rising’s Career at Utah
“I have been advised by two orthopedic surgeons that I will never be able to return to playing football,” Rising wrote in a social media post on Wednesday, where he announced that he “will be forced to medically retire from the game I love.”
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— Cameron Rising (@crising7) May 7, 2025
2022 Pac-12 Championship MVP vs. USC (Dec. 2, 2022)
Rising passed for 310 yards and three touchdowns to help Utah beat No. 4 USC 47-24 and win a second straight Pac-12 title, all while playing with a hurt knee.
Thrilling Comeback vs. USC (Oct. 15, 2022)
In a wild 43-42 win, Rising threw for 415 yards and two touchdowns, ran for three more, and finished the game with a two-point conversion in the final seconds to beat Caleb Williams and USC.
2021 Pac-12 Championship (Dec. 3, 2021)
Rising led Utah to a big 38-10 win over Oregon, throwing for 170 yards and a touchdown to help the team win its first Pac-12 title and earn a spot in the Rose Bowl.
Rose Bowl Heroics vs. Ohio State (Jan. 1, 2022)
Rising passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns in a hard-fought 48-45 loss to No. 6 Ohio State, showing Utah’s toughness on a big national stage.
2021 vs. USC (Oct. 9, 2021)
In a big 42-26 win over USC in 2021, Rising threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another score. His strong play helped lift the team during a tough time, coming just weeks after the death of teammate Aaron Lowe and months after losing Ty Jordan.
Upset at Stanford (Nov. 5, 2021)
Rising threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score in a 52-7 blowout win over Stanford, showing that Utah was back as a top team in the Pac-12.
Resilient Return vs. Southern Utah (Sept. 10, 2022)
After missing time with an injury, Rising came back strong by throwing for 254 yards and three touchdowns in a 73-7 blowout, showing he was still the leader of Utah’s powerful offense.
Clutch Performance vs. Arizona State (Oct. 16, 2021)
Rising threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns to help Utah come back and beat No. 18 Arizona State 35-21, a key win during their run to the Pac-12 South title.
Explosive Showing vs. Colorado (Nov. 26, 2022)
Rising ended the 2022 regular season by throwing for 234 yards and three touchdowns in a 63-21 win over Colorado. He completed 85% of his passes and led Utah to score on seven drives in a row, sending them into the Pac-12 title game with strong momentum.
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Masterful Performance vs. Oregon State (Oct. 1, 2022)
In a 42-16 win over Oregon State, Rising threw for 199 yards and three touchdowns, completing over 82% of his passes. He also ran for 73 yards and a touchdown, leading a strong showing that helped set the tone for Utah’s 2022 Pac-12 title run.
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