Wilson, at least for the time being, put those questions to bed after leading the No. 12 Utes (3-0) to a 38-21 win over in-state rival Utah State (1-2) on Saturday. He finished 20-of-33 from the pocket for 239 passing yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

As evidenced by how quickly the energy was "deflated," as Whittingham described it, at Rice-Eccles Stadium when Rising went out of the game, Utah relies heavily on his health to keep them in a position for a potential playoff bid.

Quarterback Cam Rising watched from the sidelines as freshman Isaac Wilson got his first career start — and a rivalry game victory.