WATCH: Cameron Rising has First Passing Touchdown in Return to Field for Utah

Cameron Rising hit Dijon Stanley on a 64-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring against Southern Utah in electric fashion. Rising has started the game with a 3-5 completion rate for 75 yards and the score.

Utah is opening its season against Southern Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Thursday night and is favored by 40 points in the game. Rising is making his highly anticipated return from a knee injury that kept him off the field for over a year.

The Utes took a 7-0 lead with that opening touchdown pass, and they will look to continue building a big lead over their in-state opponent. Stay tuned for more updates on this game between Utah and Southern Utah.