Former Longhorns QB Cam Rising’s career came to and end on Wednesday
After a seven-year career, former Longhorns quarterback Cam Rising announced that he was retiring from football on Wednesday. In a statement on social media, he said he had been forced to stop playing due to a hand injury he sustained against Baylor during the 2024 campaign. His career, which included stops at two schools, was full of memorable moments.
When Rising committed to Texas, he was ranked the 26th-best quarterback in the 2018 class. However, his time in Texas did not last long. He redshirted as a freshman before heading out west, transferring to Utah in 2019. Rising got more playing time in Utah, which was key to their success.
With Rising under center, Utah won back-to-back Pac-12 conference championships in 2021 and 2022. They also made it to the Rose Bowl both years. During that stretch, the Newbury Park High School product recorded 5,527 passing yards and 46 touchdowns.
Although Rising could not have asked for a better start to his Utah career, he struggled to stay on the field the last two years. An ACL injury sidelined him for the entire 2023 season. And then last year, a hand and leg injury kept him out all last season.
On social media, the former Longhorn took the time to thank those who have helped him in his career.
Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I’ve been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to football,” Rising said. “I’ll be obtaining a third medical opinion and will undergo surgery. I will continue to rehab and do all I can to get healthy. In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to medically retire from the game I love.
As Rising begins life after football, he has plenty of memorable moments to look back on in Utah.
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Publish date : 2025-05-08 18:43:00
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