In a highly anticipated game to open Big 12 play, Utah quarterback Cam Rising was sidelined against Oklahoma State, despite taking the majority of pregame reps in warm-ups. Rising, who is recovering for a hand injury, has been a pivotal player for the Utes. He was a game-time decision and stayed on the sideline as a backup for the game. His absence put additional pressure on freshman Isaac Wilson, who made his second career start in one of the most challenging environments in college football—Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.