Former Utah quarterback Cam Rising announced Wednesday that he is medically retiring from football due to a hand injury sustained last season.Rising made the announcement in a post to X.”Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I’ve been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to playing football. I’ll be obtaining a 3rd medical opinion and will undergo the recommended surgery. I will continue to rehab and do all I can to get healthy. In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to medically retire from the game I love,” he posted.The injury occurred in Utah’s second game on Sept. 7, a 23-12 win over Baylor.Rising injured the finger on his right hand when he was pushed into coolers just off the sideline in the second quarter. He later returned to the bench area with two fingers taped together and wearing street clothes.He returned Oct. 11 against Arizona State after missing three games. However, he would miss the remaining six games.