Iowa's C.J. Beathard: Dealing with minor knee sprain

Beathard suffered a sprained knee during fall camp, but he was able to participate in Saturday's scrimmage, Marc Morehouse of the Cedar Rapids Gazette reports.

Analysis:

The fact that the Iowa coaching staff felt confident enough to have Beathard out there for Saturday's scrimmage suggests that his knee issue is minor. Beathard was beat up for most of last season, playing through a sports hernia that required surgery in the offseason. At this point, Beathard's knee isn't a major reason for concern, but if it lingers, it could affect his mobility.