Beathard Returns as Honorary Captain | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

C.J. Beathard, Iowa’s legendary QB from 2013-2016 who led the Hawkeyes to a Rose Bowl and threw for 5K yards and 40 TDs, returns as honorary captain for Saturday’s big-time Cy-Hawk showdown against Iowa State. The former third-round NFL draft pick, who went 13-0 as a starter and helped secure a Big Ten West title, will join the captains for the coin toss and locker room rituals, bringing veteran energy to the rivalry game. With Kinnick sold out and NBC broadcasting, the Hawkeyes aim to build on early-season momentum as Beathard’s legacy adds extra hype to this prime-time clash. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac18b8a27739814f