RB Booker to miss rest of regular season for Utah

AP

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah running back Devontae Booker will miss the final two games of the regular season and perhaps the Utes' postseason after having knee surgery Thursday.

Booker's father, Ronnie Booker, confirmed his son suffered a torn meniscus and bone bruise in his left knee last week against Arizona. The hope is that Booker will at least be able to participate in the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30.

ESPN 700 first reported the running back was scheduled for surgery.

Booker is the centerpiece of the offense for the Utes. He ranks No. 3 in the Pac-12 in rushing yards and No. 2 in rushing touchdowns. Booker is third in school history with 2,773 yards rushing.

Junior running back Joe Williams will take over as the No. 1 running back.