Utah's offense has regressed in quarterback Cameron Rising's absence, and the No. 16 Utes' chances of living up to Big 12 preseason expectations may hinge on his status going forward. Rising has not played since injuring his throwing hand late in the second quarter against Baylor on Sept. 7, and the seventh-year senior -- who has thrown for 346 yards and seven touchdowns in 1 1/2 games this season -- likely will be a game-time decision in Utah's Big 12 game at Arizona State (4-1, 1-1) on Friday night in Tempe, Ariz. If Rising can't play, freshman Isaac Wilson will make his fourth straight start.
QB woes a key issue as No. 16 Utah takes on Arizona State
