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Cameron James Rising (born May 13, 1999) is an American football coach and former quarterback. Rising played college football for the Texas Longhorns and the Utah Utes.

Key Information

Early life

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Rising attended Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California.[1] He committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college football.[2]

College career

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Rising redshirted his only year at Texas in 2018. He transferred to the University of Utah in 2019.[3][4] After redshirting his first year at Utah, Rising competed with Jake Bentley for the starting job in 2020.[5] Although Bentley won the job, Rising was chosen to start against the USC Trojans. During the game, he completed three of six passes for 45 yards with an interception before suffering a shoulder injury which caused him to miss the rest of the season.[6][7] Rising returned from the injury to compete with Charlie Brewer for the starting job in 2021.[8] Rising again lost the starting quarterback position, but replaced Brewer after two games and started the final 11 games of the season.[9][10] Overall, he completed 204 of 320 passes for 2,493 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions.[11] On November 19, 2023, Rising announced that he was returning to Utah in 2024. In 2024, Rising injured a finger after being pushed out of bounds during a game against Baylor. He returned on October 11 against Arizona State. Upon his return, Rising injured a leg on the first drive of the game against Arizona State. He played the rest of the game limping. Kyle Wittingham reported the following Monday that due to injury, Rising would be out for the remainder of the season.

Statistics

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Season Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
Texas Longhorns
2018 Freshman Redshirt
Utah Utes
2019 Transfer Redshirt
2020 1 1 0−1 3 6 50.0 45 7.5 0 1 79.7 1 -11 -11.0 0
2021 13 11 8−3 204 320 63.8 2,493 7.8 20 5 146.7 74 499 6.7 6
2022 13 13 10−3 249 385 64.7 3,034 7.9 26 8 149.0 77 465 6.0 6
2023 Medical Redshirt
2024 3 3 2−1 34 66 51.5 555 8.4 7 3 148.1 8 33 4.1 0
Career[12] 30 28 20−8 490 778 63.0 6,127 7.9 53 17 147.2 160 986 6.2 12

Coaching career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m)		 220 lb
(100 kg)
All values from Pro Day[13]

On May 7, 2025, Rising announced that he was medically retiring from football.[14] It was subsequently announced that Rising would be joining Newbury Park High School, his alma mater, as the team's offensive coordinator.[15]

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Cameron Rising (born May 13, 1999) is an coach and former college who played for the and . Rising, a native of , attended , where he earned recognition as a three-star recruit before committing to the University of Texas in 2018. After redshirting his freshman year, he transferred to the in 2019 and sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules. He emerged as Utah's starting in 2021, leading the Utes to back-to-back championships in 2021 and 2022, along with two appearances in the Rose Bowl. Over his Utah career, spanning 30 games with 28 starts, Rising passed for 6,127 yards and 53 touchdowns while rushing for 986 yards and 12 scores, ranking fourth all-time at in career passing touchdowns and total touchdowns responsible for. A two-time All-Pac-12 selection, his tenure was marked by resilience amid multiple , including a season-ending in the and injuries in 2024, including to his hand, that limited his play. Following the , where he went undrafted, Rising medically retired from football on May 7, 2025, due to complications from his hand injury. He subsequently joined the coaching staff at his alma mater, , as , where he has embraced mentoring young players and rebuilding his connection to the game.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Cameron Rising was born on May 13, 1999, in Ventura, California. He is the youngest of three sons born to parents Nicko and Eunice Rising, who instilled a strong emphasis on education and athletics in their household. Nicko Rising, a former safety who played college football at California Lutheran University, a Division III program, provided early guidance and support for his son's athletic interests, drawing from his own experiences in the sport. Eunice Rising complemented this by fostering a nurturing environment that balanced academic pursuits with physical activity, reflecting the family's overall commitment to personal development. Rising's two older brothers, Tyson and Jordie, further reinforced the family's sports-oriented culture, with Tyson actively involved in youth football through the Ventura Packers Little League team. Rising began his early involvement in the sport as a for Tyson's team, sparking his passion for football from a young age. He received his initial schooling in the Ventura area, where the local community and family dynamics laid the groundwork for his athletic journey before he transitioned to .

High school career

Rising attended in , graduating as part of the class of 2018 after playing from his freshman year in 2014. As the starting for the Panthers, he emerged as a standout pocket passer known for his accuracy and arm strength, earning recognition as one of California's top prep signal-callers. Rising was selected as a two-time first-team All- honoree in 2015 (sophomore year) and 2017 (senior year). He led Newbury Park to the during both his junior (2016) and senior (2017) years, guiding the team to a 7-3 record in 2016, with an overall record of 7-4 after a first-round playoff loss, and a 5-5 mark in 2017 that secured a wild-card berth. Notable playoff performances included a first-round appearance against Citrus Hill in 2017, where the Panthers fell 35-56 despite Rising's efforts. Throughout his high school career, Rising compiled impressive passing statistics, totaling 6,251 yards on 402 completions out of 699 attempts with 69 touchdowns and just 11 interceptions. His senior year featured 1,689 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, contributing to his All-CIF accolade despite the team's uneven record. As a recruit, Rising was rated a three-star prospect by ' composite rankings. He initially committed to the in August 2016 before decommitting and flipping to the on April 22, 2017, drawn by the program's offensive scheme under head coach .

College career

University of Texas

Rising enrolled at the University of in January 2018 as an early true freshman , having flipped his commitment from during his senior year of high school. During the 2018 season, Rising redshirted to preserve a year of eligibility while receiving limited practice repetitions behind established starter , who led the Longhorns to a 10-4 record and a appearance. Rising entered the in December 2018 and committed to the shortly thereafter, retaining four years of eligibility due to his redshirt status. In subsequent interviews, he explained that the program was not a good fit, citing challenges with academic and cultural adjustments as well as disagreements over coaching philosophy under head coach .

University of Utah

Rising transferred to the in January 2019 after one season at . Per NCAA transfer rules at the time, he sat out the 2019 season and contributed to the scout team as a . In 2020, Rising redshirted amid the eligibility extension but appeared in one game, starting against USC on November 21. He completed 3 of 6 passes for 45 yards with one before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury in the second quarter, as lost 33-17. Rising began the 2021 season as the backup to , who started the first two games. He took over as the starter from Week 3 onward, leading the Utes to 10 wins and appearing in all 13 games with 11 starts. Key moments included a 35-21 comeback victory over Arizona State on October 30, where rallied from a 14-point deficit. For the season, he passed for 2,493 yards and 20 touchdowns with five interceptions, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors. Under his leadership, defeated 38-10 in the Pac-12 Championship Game on December 3 and advanced to the Rose Bowl, falling 48-45 to Ohio State on January 1, 2022, where Rising suffered a late in the game. As a full-time starter in 2022 under head coach , Rising guided Utah to an 11-4 record, passing for 3,034 yards and 26 touchdowns with eight interceptions in 13 games. He earned Pac-12 All-Conference honorable mention and was named MVP of the Pac-12 Championship Game after completing 22 of 34 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns in a 47-24 win over USC on December 2. Utah earned a Rose Bowl berth but lost 35-21 to Penn State on January 2, 2023, with Rising exiting in the second half due to a torn ACL. The ACL injury sidelined Rising for the entire 2023 season, during which he received a medical redshirt and did not appear in any games, including the opener against on August 31. Utah finished 8-5 without him at quarterback. Rising returned as 's starter in 2024, his seventh year of eligibility, appearing in three games before injuries ended his season. He completed 34 of 66 passes for 555 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions. In the opener against Southern Utah on , he went 10-of-15 for 254 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-0 win. Against Baylor on September 7, he went 8-of-14 for 92 yards and two touchdowns but sustained a lacerated finger on his throwing hand late in the 23-12 victory, missing the next three games. He returned against Arizona State on October 11, completing 16 of 37 passes for 209 yards but throwing three interceptions in a 27-19 loss, then suffering a season-ending leg injury. Over his Utah career, he played a pivotal role in the program's resurgence, leading the Utes to back-to-back Pac-12 championships in 2021 and 2022 while demonstrating strong leadership amid frequent injuries.

College statistics

Cameron Rising's college football statistics highlight his role as a productive , particularly during his tenure at , where he demonstrated efficiency in both passing and rushing. Across his career at and , he appeared in 30 games, making 28 starts, while compiling 6,127 passing yards, 53 passing touchdowns, and 17 interceptions, complemented by 986 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. His overall completion percentage was 63.0%, with a career passer rating of 147.2, reflecting strong decision-making and arm strength in high-stakes Pac-12 contests.

Passing Statistics

YearSchoolGames PlayedCompletionsAttemptsCompletion %YardsTouchdownsInterceptionsPasser Rating
2018000—000—
2019000—000—
202013650.0450179.7
20211320432163.62,493205146.2
20221324938564.73,034268149.0
2023000—000—
20243346651.555573148.1
Career3049077863.06,1275317147.2

Rushing Statistics

YearSchoolGames PlayedCarriesYardsAverageTouchdowns
2018Texas000—0
2019Utah000—0
2020Utah11-11-11.00
2021Utah13744996.76
2022Utah13774656.06
2023Utah000—0
2024Utah38334.10
Career301609866.212
Rising's rushing contributions were most notable in 2021 and 2022, where he averaged over 5.9 yards per carry and scored all 12 of his career rushing touchdowns, adding a dynamic element to Utah's offense.

Post-playing career

Medical retirement

Rising's college career was marked by a series of debilitating injuries, culminating in a torn ACL, MCL, meniscus, and MPFL sustained during the , which sidelined him for the entire following season. In 2024, he suffered a severe to his throwing hand—a laceration and of a finger—during Utah's Week 2 victory over Baylor on September 7, which caused him to miss the next three games. He returned to start against Arizona State on October 11 but suffered a season-ending lower during that game and was ruled out for the remainder of the season on October 14 after further medical evaluation. These cumulative injuries, particularly the lingering effects of the hand damage, ultimately forced Rising to confront the end of his playing days. On May 7, 2025, he announced his medical retirement from football following consultations with multiple orthopedic surgeons, who advised that the chronic issues in his throwing hand would prevent a safe return to competitive play. At 25 years old, Rising had already exhausted his seven years of college eligibility, including time at and , compounded by redshirt seasons and injury-related absences. Rising's path to the was derailed by these health concerns and his advanced age for a draft prospect. He opted against entering the spring transfer portal in April 2025, forgoing any potential eighth year of eligibility, and subsequently went undrafted in the held in late April, as teams cited his injury history and age as significant risks. In the wake of his retirement, Rising reflected emotionally on his journey in social media posts and interviews, expressing deep gratitude to the program, his coaches, teammates, and family for their support over his seven-year collegiate tenure. He described the decision as heartbreaking but necessary, emphasizing his love for the game while prioritizing long-term health.

Coaching roles

Following his medical retirement from , Cameron Rising transitioned into coaching and was hired as at , his alma mater in , on May 7, 2025. In this role, he replaced Branden Anderson and reports to Joe Smigiel, focusing on play-calling and development for the Panthers' . Rising's responsibilities include mentoring the quarterback position, notably guiding four-star recruit Brady Smigiel, an 18-year-old commit from the class of 2026 who holds Ventura County's all-time passing yardage record. He draws on his experience under offensive coordinator to implement schemes emphasizing efficient play-calling, quarterback decision-making, and balanced offensive strategies that contributed to Utah's Pac-12 successes. In his first season as coordinator during the 2025 campaign, Rising has emphasized applying lessons from his college tenure to elevate the program's performance, building on Newbury Park's strong 14-1 record from 2024 when the team ranked No. 15 in . However, in October 2025, Smigiel suffered a season-ending ACL tear during a game against Moorpark. As of 2025, the Panthers continue to compete in the fall schedule, with Rising's involvement highlighted in key games. Rising has expressed interest in advancing his coaching career to the college level, viewing his high school role as a foundational step, though he holds no higher-level positions as of November 2025.

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