Isaac Wilson injury update: Will Utah quarterback play for Utes vs Colorado today?

This file has been updated with new information.

Utah football has been snake-bitten at quarterback during the 2024 college football season.

Already down three quarterbacks entering Saturday's matchup vs. Travis Hunter and No. 20 Colorado, the Utes could play without the services of a fourth: Isaac Wilson. On Friday evening, former Colorado coach Ron McBride said on a radio show that Wilson would not be available due to "an illness" on Saturday vs. the Buffaloes.

If Wilson were to miss the game, fourth-string QB Luke Bottari, who had been listed as Wilson's backup this week, would earn the start.

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Here's the latest on Wilson's status, with Utah scheduled to play Colorado on Saturday at noon ET (9 a.m. MT) at Folsom Field:

Isaac Wilson injury update

12:14 p.m.: Isaac Wilson, indeed, does earn the start for the Utes despite having an illness entering the game.

11:43 p.m. Max Olson of The Athletic reports that Wilson is suited up and took first-team reps in warmups.

According to Bryan Fischer of Sports Illustrated, despite the questions surrounding his playing status for Saturday vs. Colorado, Wilson took the field and warmed up with his teammates.

Utah has already lost Cam Rising and Sam Huard to season-ending injuries. Brandon Rose, who made his first career start last week against BYU, was injured last week and required surgery, which will keep him out for the rest of the season as well.

Wilson, a freshman, initially replaced Rising as the starter following the senior's injury. He has thrown for 1,200 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions this season. Wilson ― the younger brother of NFL QB Zach Wilson ― was benched during a 17-14 loss to Houston on Oct. 26.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Isaac Wilson injury update: Will Utah Utes QB play today vs Colorado?