Increasing out again as Utah survives Baylor scare

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height=”40″/ > Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 9, 2023, 06:30 AM ET Utah quarterback Webcam Increasing missed his second straight game Saturday against Baylor as he continues to recuperate from an ACL tear.Without Rising, Bryson Barnes and Nate Johnson combined to toss for 153 lawns as the Utes scored a pair of goals in the 4th quarter, the 2nd with 17 seconds to go, to escape Waco with a 20-13 win.Rising increase

his practice this week, but sources had informed ESPN he was doubtful to play in spite of taking a trip with the team.He is expected to return later this month, sources

said. Utah plays Weber State next week prior to opening Pac-12 play against UCLA on Sept. 23, a logical target date as Rising continues to practice more.Editor’s Picks Increasing recognized himself as one of the top names in the sport last season, tossing for 3,034 backyards with 26

goal passes prior to he was hurt in the Rose Bowl. He has led Utah to back-to-back 10-win seasons and Pac-12 titles.Without Rising on Aug. 31 versus Florida, Utah still handled to score 24 points. The highlights included a 70-yard deep shot from Barnes to Money Parks for

the game’s first rating and Johnson hurrying for a 27-yard touchdown.Baylor also was without its leading quarterback, as starter Blake Shapen injured his MCL in the season-opening loss to Texas State. He is anticipated to miss out on two to three weeks. Sawyer Robertson, a transfer from Mississippi State making his first career start, went 12-for-28 for 218 yards with two interceptions.