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Cameron Rising Named Davey O'Brien National Co-Quarterback of the Week
10/18/2022 12:00 PM | Football
FORT WORTH, Texas – Utah quarterback Cameron Rising proved he can do it all in Utah's 43-42 win over No. 7 USC, earning Davey O'Brien National Co-Quarterback of the Week.
The Ventura, Calif., native finished the game against the Trojans 30-of-44 passing for a career-high 415 yards (2 TDs), adding 60 rushing yards (3 TDs) and one catch for nine yards. He ended the game with 475 of Utah's 562 yards of total offense.
Rising was key in extending Utah's drives throughout the game with 12 of his 31 completions being for 15 yards or longer. He converted on a fourth-and-one with a nine-yard rush during Utah's first scoring drive of the game, also connecting on 15 and 30-yard passes on second down in the second quarter to lead to the Utes final touchdown of the first half to cut it to 28-21.
During Utah's final drive of the game, Rising was successful on three third down conversions, all to tight end Dalton Kincaid, eventually taking it on himself on a fourth-and-goal to score the game tying touchdown with 48 seconds to go in the game. It would then be up to Rising to punch in the two-point conversion just seconds later for the win.
Through seven games, Rising ranks fourth nationally in ESPN's Total QBR Rating (89.4), which leads all Pac-12 quarterbacks. He also ranks ninth in the FBS in points responsible for (130) and is in the top-25 nationally in completion percentage (.688), passing efficiency (161.5), passing yards (1,855) and passing touchdowns (15).
Rising produced 22 of Utah's 31 first downs in the game (18 pass, 4 rush). His 415 passing yards was the first 400-yard passing game by a Utah quarterback since 2005 (Brian Johnson vs. San Diego State, 417) with his three rushing scores being the most by a Ute QB since 2014 (Travis Wilson vs. Colorado State).
He has six total rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for the third-most by a Power Five quarterback this season. His three rushing scores against USC also ties for the second-most by an FBS quarterback in 2022, tying for the most in the Pac-12.
Cameron Rising • 2022 Awards & Accolades
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The Ventura, Calif., native finished the game against the Trojans 30-of-44 passing for a career-high 415 yards (2 TDs), adding 60 rushing yards (3 TDs) and one catch for nine yards. He ended the game with 475 of Utah's 562 yards of total offense.
Rising was key in extending Utah's drives throughout the game with 12 of his 31 completions being for 15 yards or longer. He converted on a fourth-and-one with a nine-yard rush during Utah's first scoring drive of the game, also connecting on 15 and 30-yard passes on second down in the second quarter to lead to the Utes final touchdown of the first half to cut it to 28-21.
During Utah's final drive of the game, Rising was successful on three third down conversions, all to tight end Dalton Kincaid, eventually taking it on himself on a fourth-and-goal to score the game tying touchdown with 48 seconds to go in the game. It would then be up to Rising to punch in the two-point conversion just seconds later for the win.
Through seven games, Rising ranks fourth nationally in ESPN's Total QBR Rating (89.4), which leads all Pac-12 quarterbacks. He also ranks ninth in the FBS in points responsible for (130) and is in the top-25 nationally in completion percentage (.688), passing efficiency (161.5), passing yards (1,855) and passing touchdowns (15).
Rising produced 22 of Utah's 31 first downs in the game (18 pass, 4 rush). His 415 passing yards was the first 400-yard passing game by a Utah quarterback since 2005 (Brian Johnson vs. San Diego State, 417) with his three rushing scores being the most by a Ute QB since 2014 (Travis Wilson vs. Colorado State).
He has six total rushing touchdowns this season, which is tied for the third-most by a Power Five quarterback this season. His three rushing scores against USC also ties for the second-most by an FBS quarterback in 2022, tying for the most in the Pac-12.
Cameron Rising • 2022 Awards & Accolades
- Davey O'Brien National Co-Quarterback of the Week (Oct. 18)
- Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 17)
- Davey O'Brien Award Great 8 (Oct. 17)
- Manning Award Stars of the Week (Oct. 17)
- Davey O'Brien Award Watch List
- Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
- Manning Award Watch List
- Maxwell Award Watch List
- Pac-12 Preseason All-Conference Second-Team
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program, follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @Utah_Football | Instagram: @UtahFootball | Facebook: Search Utah Football), along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com for news, schedule, and roster updates throughout the season.
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