Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward, left, and Utah quarterback Cameron Rising, who didn't play on account of an damage, converse after recreation, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. The Utes will proceed to observe Rising’s progress this week earlier than making a call on whether or not he’s good to go towards Arizona on Saturday evening. Younger Kwak, Related Press
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham watches from the sideline throughout recreation towards Washington State, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. With some key gamers nursing accidents, Whitingham is grateful for the few additional days between video games. Younger Kwak, Related Press
The previous couple of months, Utah has seen a few season-ending accidents, together with tight finish Brant Kuithe and working again Chris Curry.
And the Utes held their collective breath at Washington State final Thursday, when tight finish Dalton Kincaid suffered an damage whereas scoring a landing late within the third quarter in a 21-17 victory.
“Bryson Barnes did an distinctive job below the circumstances that he was thrust into. He didn’t take many reps through the week as a result of Cam was taking all of them. Given the preparation, the dearth thereof, he responded nicely.” — Kyle Whittingham
Throughout his weekly Monday morning information convention, coach Kyle Whittingham, who received’t handle accidents except they're of the season-ending selection, mentioned there are not any season-ending accidents to report.
It’s too early within the week to say whether or not or not Kincaid will play Saturday (5:30 p.m. MDT, Pac-12 Community) towards Arizona, Whittingham mentioned.
If Kincaid can’t play, the coach mentioned the workers might want to “tweak” the offensive recreation plan.
“I wouldn’t say drastically however the huge receivers grow to be extra prevalent in what you’re doing,” Whittingham mentioned. “The blokes which can be obtainable have to step up and choose up the slack. We’ll see how issues develop.”
The Utes’ different pass-catching tight ends are Thomas Yassmin, Munir McClain and Taniela Pututau. One other tight finish, Logan Kendall, is extra of a blocking tight finish.
Quarterback Cam Rising didn't play towards Washington State on account of an damage. He knowledgeable the coaches about half-hour earlier than kickoff that he wasn’t feeling bodily able to play.
Will Rising be able to go towards Arizona?
“We hope so,” Whittingham mentioned. “We actually hope so.”
Whittingham praised walk-on backup QB Bryson Barnes for his efficiency towards the Cougars. He accomplished 17 of 27 passes for 175 yards and a landing in his first collegiate begin. He additionally rushed eight occasions for 51 yards.
“Bryson Barnes did an distinctive job below the circumstances that he was thrust into,” Whittingham mentioned. “He didn’t take many reps through the week as a result of Cam was taking all of them. Given the preparation, the dearth thereof, he responded nicely. That exhibits what sort of examine he's of the sport plan to be prepared in these circumstances. We’ll combine him as mandatory.
“Cam is our man. There’s little question about that. There’s no quarterback controversy or something. … Bryson, the occasions he’s been known as upon, he’s answered the bell.”
Requested if Barnes would obtain extra first-team reps this week, Whittingham mentioned, “Cam is far additional forward at this time than he was every week in the past at this time. He’s on schedule to be the man.”
Working again Tavion Thomas was additionally sidelined final week and didn’t make the journey to Pullman.
When requested about Thomas’ standing, Whittingham didn’t supply a lot data.
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham watches from the sideline throughout recreation towards Washington State, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Pullman, Wash. With some key gamers nursing accidents, Whitingham is grateful for the few additional days between video games.
Younger Kwak, Related Press
“That’s all in-house. Each little bit of it,” he mentioned. “We’ll proceed to take it daily. We’ll see what occurs. Nothing to expose there.”
Working again Micah Bernard had three carries for one yard towards Washington State.
“He received dinged up within the USC recreation fairly good,” Whittingham mentioned, including that he didn’t follow “till a day or two earlier than the sport.”
Beginning free security R.J. Hubert was whistled for a focusing on name within the second half towards WSU. Whittingham mentioned this system appealed the ruling however “we didn’t get the enchantment.”
So Hubert will sit out the primary half towards Arizona. Switch Clayton Isbell is listed as Hubert’s backup at free security.
Per week in the past, Whittingham mentioned the schedule performed out ideally for his crew, coming off a bye week, enjoying a Thursday recreation, and having extra time to relaxation and put together for this week’s recreation.
“Two additional days are very priceless for a few key guys,” Whittingham mentioned.
Utes on the air
Arizona (3-5, 1-4)
at No. 12 Utah (6-2, 4-1)
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. MDT
Rice-Eccles Stadium
TV: Pac-12 Community
Radio: ESPN 700