Grant Beerman hopes to recover in time for Illini season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
College SportsGrant Beerman, a linebacker for Illinois football, is working to recover from injuries sustained earlier this year. After making his debut last season, Beerman contributed in 11 games, but injuries kept him off the field during spring practices and the early weeks of training camp. He expressed his desire to contribute this season under the new coaching staff and tackle a fresh defensive scheme. With Illinois set to face UAB in 19 days, he hopes to gain medical clearance soon to help the team.
- •Beerman played in 11 games last season, contributing to special teams.
- •He missed spring practices and early training camp due to injuries.
- •The Illini's season opener against UAB is on September 3.
- •New linebackers coach Roger Cooper plans to utilize Beerman's versatility.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — A healthy Grant Beerman could be key for Illini
"Aug. 15—CHAMPAIGN — Grant Beerman made his Illinois football debut last September against Western Michigan a day before his 19th birthday. A week later, the freshman linebacker was on the field for the opening kickoff at Indiana. That game certainly didn't go the way Illinois envisioned. The eventual College Football Playoff champions thumped the Illini — a 63-10 victory by the Hoosiers in ...
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