The Utah Checkdown

A 'fresh start' as Utah turns to Isaac Wilson at QB

With the news that Cam Rising has sustained another season-ending injury, Utah has turned the full offensive playbook over to freshman Isaac Wilson.
Host Josh Furlong talks about what this permanent shift from Rising to Wilson will look like for the Utes, and what the players and coaches are saying about the change.
He also previews Utah's upcoming game against a TCU team that is potent on offense but has struggled to put it together on both sides of the ball this season.
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The Cam Rising era at Utah likely comes to an end

After a dreadful night in the desert, Utah football announced that Cam Rising is out "indefinitely" with a lower-leg injury sustained in the Arizona State game.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the situation and how Utah even got in this place to begin with. Though Rising has meant a lot to Utah football, it was time to make the move when he was clearly not 100%
He recaps the Arizona State game and helps provide clarity into the whole night.
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Things trending up for Utes ahead of Arizona State game

A loss going into a bye week can do one of two things for a team: add fuel to the fire or add despair.
As Utah prepares for its Friday night tilt against Arizona State in Tempe, the general vibe around the Utah football program is an upward trend. But can that translate on the field?
Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the quarterback saga and looks at what the team is saying ahead of the game.
He also breaks down an Arizona State team that is 4-1 and is much improved from last season. It's a Sun Devils team that could give Utah its second loss of the season if the Utes aren't careful.
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Utah nears a crossroads at quarterback

After a loss to Arizona and a bye week to settle some frustrations, Utah football is back on a game week as the team prepares for a road tilt against Arizona State.
But the situation surrounding Cam Rising and his health continues to be a mystery. Host Josh Furlong provides an update on where everything is at with the quarterback position.
He also weighs in on whether Utah is at a point where Isaac Wilson simply remains the starting quarterback regardless of Rising's health. Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham touches on the subject.
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Where it all went wrong for Utah against Arizona

After a 4-0 start to the season, Utah football dropped its first game of the season on Saturday to Arizona. It's one of those losses that left everyone frustrated.
Host Josh Furlong jumps into the chaos to breakdown what happened in the game and where it was all lost. He shares his thoughts on the Cam Rising situation and how Isaac Wilson has been the target of frustration.
He also goes play by play into the three red zone trips to see what went wrong.
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Isaac Wilson continues to improve, defense shines as Utah beats OK State

Utah went into Stillwater, Oklahoma, against a ranked opponent and got a win with a dominant performance by the defense and another strong offensive showing from true freshman Isaac Wilson.
Utah host Josh Furlong breaks down the game after he witnessed first hand Utah's win on the road. He talks about what led to Utah's success and where they're at as a team.
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Cam Rising rumors ahead of pivotal road game at Oklahoma State

As Utah prepares for the start of Big 12 play in a pivotal game against Oklahoma State, the status of the team's quarterback remains in the spotlight.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down all the rumors and nuances about the health of the team's starting quarterback, and what it may or may not be doing to the Vegas odds for the game.
He also breaks down the Oklahoma State game, looking at some of the key areas for Utah to focus on when they travel to Stillwater.
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Isaac Wilson making progress at QB as Utah gets win over Utah State

Isaac Wilson got his first career start against in-state opponent Utah State. And though not perfect, the freshman QB showed signs of optimism about his game.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the Utah State game and how Wilson is developing as a quarterback in his first season in college. His progress has Utah optimistic about where the position can be after Cam Rising.
He also looks at the run game and how it performed and where it's headed, as well as what happened with the defensive lapses against an Aggies team that had success in all aspect on offense.
Is it cause for concern or was it a single game occurrence?
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Isaac Wilson to start? A QB update and Utah State preview

Will he or won't he?
We're back to the question of whether Cam Rising will be available to play against Utah State this weekend. After suffering a throwing hand injury, the starting quarterback is doubtful to play against the Aggies.
Host Josh Furlong breaks down the situation and gives some insight on what he's heard about who will be under center. He also looks at the quarterbacks behind Rising to see what options are available.
He then takes you on a look of the Utah State football program to see where the game can be won for Utah.
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A recap of Baylor with Cam Rising status still questionable

After a thrilling first start to the game Saturday, Utah's whole approach "deflated" when Cam Rising suffered an injury that took him out of the game.
Utah went into preservation mode in the second half, and looked to grind out a win over Baylor without exposing themselves too much.
Host Josh Furlong recaps the Baylor game and hits on some of the conversation surrounding Cam Rising and Isaac Wilson. Is the sky falling or is this a temporary setback to the season?
Also, he talks about how Utah's drop in the Associated Press Top 25 rankings should be viewed now in the lens of a 12-team College Football Playoff.
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