UTAH UTES

Brandon Rose Has Stepped Up In Spring, Utah QB2 Battle Continues To Be Good

Mar 27, 2024, 3:05 PM

SALT LAKE CITY – Head coach Kyle Whittingham gave another update on Utah football’s battle for the backup quarterback spot, noting Brandon Rose has really stepped up this spring.

Rose has been in the Utah program since 2022 and looked poised to be the backup last season until an injury in fall camp derailed his progress.

Whittingham said after Tuesday’s practice that Rose has been looking good, and the Utes continue to have a very productive battle for the QB2 spot behind Cam Rising between him and freshman Isaac Wilson.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by B🌹 (@brandon8rose)

Brandon Rose Stepping Up His Game

Whittingham was very positive about where Rose is in his third season at Utah and how he’s competing with the other young quarterback in Isaac Wilson.

Whitt had mentioned the week before the quarterback battle was good and it appears it’s only gotten better since.

“He’s taken another step forward,” Whittingham said of Rose. “There is a great battle going on between him and Isaac Wilson right now for that No. 2 QB spot. They both are competing extremely well, and it will be interesting to see what happens these last seven practices.”

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by B🌹 (@brandon8rose)

As for the areas Whitt thinks Rose has improved on the most, there were a few things that have stood out to him from just a season before.

“More confidence, more command of the offense, and better decision making,” Whittingham said. “He’s doing a better job just running the huddle, just being that- what you want out of a QB. Being a leader out there.”

Michelle Bodkin is the Utah Utes Insider for KSLsports.com and host of both the Crimson Corner Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and The Saturday Show (Saturday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m.) on The KSL Sports Zone. Follow her on X, Instagram, and Threads: @BodkinKSLsports

Are you on Threads yet? Let’s connect, give us a follow @kslsports. 

Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. You can stream live radio, video and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.

  • Utah Utes Scoreboard

  • Utah Utes Team Leaders

  • Utah Utes Standings

Utah Utes

miro-little-dunks-ball-for-baylor-bears...

Michelle Bodkin

Utah Basketball Gets Commitment From Former Baylor Guard

Things are picking up for the Runnin' Utes after a rough stretch as former Baylor guard Miro Little announced his commitment via X.

22 hours ago

sam-huard-plays-in-apple-cup-for-washington...

Michelle Bodkin

Utah Football Picks Up Commitment From Quarterback Transfer Sam Huard

Utah football indicated they wanted another quarterback after spring ball and they just landed one in Cal Poly transfer Sam Huard.

23 hours ago

Cam Rising - Utah Utes Pac-12 Championship...

Michelle Bodkin

Fox Sports Analyst Joel Klatt Confidently Puts Utah Football In His Top 10

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt is high on Utah football. He has been for a while now and his latest top 25 reflects that once more.

23 hours ago

zach-keller-competes-during-basketball-game-with-wake-forest-2023...

Michelle Bodkin

Utah Basketball Officially Inks Former Wake Forest Transfer Zach Keller

Things are officially official with former Wake Forest forward Zach Keller and the Runnin' Utes who signed his papers on May 6.

2 days ago

Caleb Lohner shot attempt against Loyola Marymount...

Michelle Bodkin

Former Baylor Basketball Forward Caleb Lohner Commits To Utah Football

Former Baylor basketball forward Caleb Lohner just committed to Utah football as a tight end for the 2024 football season.

2 days ago

Former-Utah-Football-Wide-Receiver-David-Kozlowski-Helping-Salt-Lake-Community-Find-Better-Social-H...

Michelle Bodkin

Former Ute WR Remembers Impact Of Childhood Hero Junior Seau Ahead Of First Book Release

Former Utah wide receiver turned therapist David Kozlowski released his first book while remembering beloved childhood hero Junior Seau.

2 days ago

Sponsored Articles

Follow @kslsports...

KSL Give-A-Thon

The KSL Sports Zone, KSL 5 TV, FM100.3, 103.5 The Arrow, and KSL NewsRadio have teamed up to raise money for the kids being served by Primary Children’s Care!

ksl-sports-newsletter...

KSL Sports

KSL Sports Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox.

...

KSL Sports

Jazz Notes Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the Jazz Notes newsletter. Get insider analysis, game recaps and opportunities to win tickets!

Follow @kslsports...

The Road Home Mediathon 2023

The KSL Sports Zone and KSLSports.com are proud to support the all-day Mediathon 2023 at the Road Home, an annual tradition to raise money and other essential items for the Road Home, a Homeless Shelter.

3 kids wearing real salt lake jerseys smiling...

Real Salt Lake

6 Reasons You Need to Experience a RSL Matchday

RSL Games are a great way to spend time with your family with fun activities, good food, and traditions you can only experience at the field.

High angle view of the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

How to Prepare for the 2023 Rose Bowl

Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. This year, the Utes will face Penn State.

Brandon Rose Has Stepped Up In Spring, Utah QB2 Battle Continues To Be Good