QB woes a key issue as No. 16 Utah takes on Arizona State

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Utah's offense has regressed in quarterback Cameron Rising's absence, and the No. 16 Utes' chances of living up to Big 12 preseason expectations may hinge on his status going forward.

Rising has not played since injuring his throwing hand late in the second quarter against Baylor on Sept. 7, andthe seventh-year senior -- who has thrown for 34