65 photos: Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard

C.J. Beathard and his girlfriend, Maddy Chupka, had their first child Dec. 19. Pictured is newborn Lyla.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard scrambles for yardage, before he pulled his hamstring, during the Outback Bowl on Monday.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard gets chased down by Wisconsin's T.J. Watt during their game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard wound up completed 17 of 33 passes for 153 yards against Wisconsin, with a long of 21 yards on a catch-and-run from Akrum Wadley.

Nov 5, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) drops back to pass as Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Evan Schwan (94) pressures during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Iowa 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard gets the play call against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa senior quarterback C.J. Beathard fires a pass on the run against Iowa State on Saturday, showing a mastery of his offense in a 42-3 rout.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) throws a pass to tight end George Kittle (46) against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross Ade Stadium.

Sep 24, 2016; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) drops back to pass during the first half of their game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard fakes a handoff against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs for a first down as Iowa StateÕs Mitchell Meyers defends Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016 during the Cy-Hawk football game at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks down field for an open receiver during the Hawkeyes' game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs down field during the Hawkeyes' game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016.

Iowa senior quarterback CJ Beathard drops back to fire a pass to receiver Matt VandeBerg against Iowa State on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard hands off the ball to Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 during the Hawkeyes' 23-21 loss to the Bison at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa offensive linemen Boone Myers (No. 52) and Cole Croston (No. 64) protect quarterback CJ Beathard against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard launches a pass against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard drops back to pass during the Hawkeyes' game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016.

When Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard rolls out to pass Saturday, he's expecting to find his young receivers right where they're supposed to be.

C.J. Beathard led Iowa to the Rose Bowl, but couldn't cap a magical 2015 season with a victory. "That was the one game we didn't show up for," he said glumly, of a 45-16 loss to Standford.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard is on the watch list for an award along with teammate Desmond King.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard is on the watch list for the Maxwell Trophy given to college footbaall's best player.

Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis is bullish on the future of his quarterback, C.J. Beathard, saying the senior could end up being the best he's ever coached.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard signs autographs before the April 23 spring game, which he missed because of a right (throwing) shoulder injury that has since fully healed.

C.J. Beathard and his Hawkeye teammates will take to the Kinnick Stadium turf at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 3 for their season-opener against Miami of Ohio.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard high-fives his mother, Susan, at the Iowa Ladies Football Academy on Saturday.

Quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) and cornerback Desmond King are the cornerstones of the 2016 Hawkeyes.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard speaks with media during the Hawkeyes' spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard signs autographs during the Hawkeyes' spring game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

C.J. Beathard is ready to lead the 2016 Hawkeyes. He is the first returning all-Big Ten quarterback at Iowa in 11 years.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard gives the play to his teammates during Friday's Valley Stadium practice.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws during a March 30, 2016, open practice at the Iowa Football Performance Center. Beathard had offseason sports-hernia surgery but looked A-OK in his 40 minutes of media-exposed practice time.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks for an open receiver during practice at the indoor practice facility on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs drills during practice at the indoor practice facility on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.

C.J. Beathard finished the 2015 season with 17 passing touchdowns and six rushing scores in leading Iowa to a 12-2 record.

Desmond King, left, will get to join C.J. Beathard in Senior Day ceremonies at Kinnick Stadium in 2016.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard began his career 13-0 as a starter for the Hawkeyes. He was named second-team all-Big Ten this season.

Iowa quarterback CJ Beathard lost his helmet after being hit by Stanford linebacker Peter Kalambayi on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard reacts after getting sacked during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Stanford, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, in Pasadena, Calif.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard heads to the field as the Hawkeyes face Stanford in the Rose Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) huddles with his teammates during the third quarter in the Big Ten Conference football championship game against the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs for a 16-yard gain against Wisconsin. Keeping Beathard healthy is priority No. 1 for the Hawkeyes' Big Ten West title hopes.

Iowa junior quarterback CJ Beathard stretches across the goal line to score a touchdown in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard fights his way into the end zone during the Hawkeyes' game against Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 14, 2015.

C.J. Beathard answers questions during a news conference at the L.A. Hotel Downtown on Sunday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes are preparing to play Stanford in the 2016 Rose Bowl.

Iowa receiver Matt Vandeberg, offensive lineman Jordan Walsh listen while quarterback C.J. Beathard answers a question during a news conference on Sunday, Dec. 27, at the L.A. Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard listens to a question during a news conference on Sunday, Dec. 27, at the L.A. Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard jogs to practice at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes are in final preparation for their Jan. 1 matchup against Stanford in the 2016 Rose Bowl.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard is swarmed by members of the news media on Sunday, Dec. 27, at the L.A. Hotel Downtown in Los Angeles

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard jogs to another drill during the team's practice at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 27.

Iowa quarterbacks C.J. Beathard (16), Ryan Boyle (11) and Drew Cook (18) practice on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015.

C.J. Beathard won his first 13 starts as the Hawkeyes' quarterback before losing 16-13 in the Big Ten championship game against Michigan State.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) is protected by left guard Sean Welsh (79) and Cole Croston (64) against Illinois on Oct. 10. Iowa moved James Daniels to right tackle on an emergency basis that game when Ike Boettger got hurt.

C.J. Beathard played 11 of his 13 games this season through pain. He admitted his only games in full health were Illinois State and Iowa State to start the season.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard a day after his team lost a heartbreaker in Indianapolis.

From left, Iowa's Boone Myers, Cole Croston, Jordan Walsh and C.J. Beathard head to the sidelines during Saturday's Big Ten championship game loss to Michigan State.

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) reacts during a press conference following Saturday's 16-13 loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten Conference championship game.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks for an open receiver during the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) is congratulated by Iowa linebacker Eric Grimm (45) after throwing a long touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter against Michigan State during the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 5, 2015.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs for a first-quarter first down during Saturday's Big Ten championship game against Michigan State.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) delivers a pass against Michigan State during the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 5, 2015.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) is flushed from the pocket and looks to the sideline against Michigan State during the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 5, 2015.

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard runs down field during the Hawkeyes' Big Ten Championship game against Michigan State at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.