Utah is expected to be without quarterback Cam Rising for the second straight game Saturday as he continues to recover from an ACL tear, sources told ESPN.
, who played effectively in a change-of-pace role in the opener, is expected to again play a major role in the gameplan to utilize his speed.Rising established himself as one of the top names in the sport last season, throwing for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns before he was injured in the Rose Bowl. He has led Utah to back-to-back 10-win seasons and Pac-12 titles.
Without Rising last Thursday against Florida, Utah still managed to score 24 points. The highlights included a 70-yard deep shot from Barnes toSaturday will mark the third career start for Barnes, who completed 12 of 18 passes for 159 yards against Florida. He didn't throw any interceptions and helped play the type of efficient game that allows Utah to lean on its rugged defense.
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