Rising explained that he suffered a torn ACL, MCL, meniscus and MPFL, a ligament that helps stabilize the kneecap.
What was initially believed to be just a torn ACL from a tackle against Penn State in the 2023 Rose Bowl on Jan. Now he’s in the latter stages of a prolonged recovery that he detailed on local radio station ESPN 700 last Thursday. Rising, Utah’s starting quarterback, has led the Utes to back-to-back Pac-12 titles. I know he’s going to do everything he can to get back and help the Utes win some football games again.” To even be where he’s at with his rehab at this point, it’s unbelievable. It was never really publicized how badly he was hurt. “My family was there sitting with his family when he got hurt at the Rose Bowl. “He’s a warrior,” said Newbury Park coach Joe Smigiel.
