Despite being without starting quarterback Cameron Rising, Utah established itself as a Big 12 title contender with a 22-19 road win over OSU.

And the Utah football coach certainly plays it close to the vest when it comes to seventh-year quarterback Cam Rising. Asked this week if Rising would be ready to play after injuring his throwing hand on Sept.

Utah fo otball had hoped for quarterback Cam Rising to return for its top-15 game against No. 15 Oklahoma State on Saturday. However, Rising did not start for the No. 10-ranked Utes at the start of Saturday's Big 12 contest.

The Utes looked like the Utes in their first game in a new conference — and that should worry their new foes. Especially when Cam Rising is back under center.