Utah Utes star quarterback Cameron Rising is following the advice of doctors and retiring from football ahead of his 26th birthday.
In a statement shared on his X/Twitter account, Cameron Rising announced that he is retiring from football at the advice of with two orthopedic physicians. Rising needs surgery on a hand injury he suffered on Sept. 7 against Baylor and will focus on his rehab as he transitions into his post-football life.
Rising’s full statement can be viewed below:
Bad Moon Out. pic.twitter.com/hfn5n5WtKB
— Cameron Rising (@crising7) May 7, 2025
Cameron Rising, who spent his last six years of college football with the Utes, will celebrate his 26th birthday on Tuesday. After attending Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California, Rising began his college career with the Texas Longhorns in 2018.
Rising was a redshirt in his freshman season, with Sam Ehlinger taking most of the snaps behind center. Rising was also a redshirt in 2019, as future NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Tyler Huntley spent the entire season as Utah’s starter.
Cameron Rising appeared in just one game during the COVID-shortened 2020 season before taking over as the starting quarterback in 2021. That year, he completed 63.6 percent of pass attempts for 2,493 yards, 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions.
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He had his best season in 2022, completing 64.7 percent of pass attempts for 3,034 yards, 26 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. Unfortunately, he missed all of 2023 with a serious knee injury and was limited to three game appearances in 2024.
Coming off a disappointing 5-7 season, the Utah Utes will try to kick off their 2025 campaign on a high note when they visit the UCLA Bruins on Aug. 30.
Cameron Rising Is Fourth All-Time Among Utes In Passing TDs
Rising retires with the fourth-most passing touchdowns among Utah quarterbacks (53), trailing only Scott Mitchell (69), Brian Johnson (57), and Travis Wilson (54). Rising is also sixth in passing yards (6,127) and completions (490).
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