Sources told ESPN that Utah quarterback Cam Rising will not play until game time due to a throwing hand injury, and he is expected to try to be in the starting lineup.

No. 12 Utah plays at No. 14 Oklahoma State on Saturday, one of the most important games of the season in the Big 12.

Due to his injury, Rising has had limited training this week and is not expected to be 100% fit when he plays. He will be closely monitored to see how his injured fingers affect his shooting technique. The fingers play a big role in both spin and speed, which will impact his effectiveness in the passing game.

He injured his hand in the second quarter against Baylor on September 7 when he threw a ball away, was pushed out of bounds and landed awkwardly on the water coolers on the Bears’ sideline.

Rising warmed up with a glove before last week’s game against Utah State but did not play. Against Baylor, he was spotted on the sideline with two fingers wrapped. It is uncertain if he will use the glove on Saturday.

Utah’s offense plays most of its snaps under center and uses clapping as a snapping mechanism, both of which would stress the fingers.

Backup quarterback Isaac Wilson is a true freshman who made his first career start against Utah State, completing 20 of 33 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns. He participated in first-team practice this week when Rising was out.

Wilson is the brother of former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson, who now plays in the NFL for the Denver Broncos.

Rising is a seventh-year senior who developed into one of the Pac-12’s best quarterbacks in 2021 and 2022. He has been plagued by injuries over the past few seasons, as an injury sustained in the Rose Bowl following the 2022 season ultimately caused him to miss the entire 2023 season.