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Becht, Hansen combine to push Penn State past Minnesota 42-14

Rocco Becht threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score and Penn State pulled away from Minnesota 42-14 on Saturday

55 MINS AGO • Associated Press

Steps in for Becht in blowout Manske was 6-for-8 passing for 57 yards during Saturday's 45-0 victory versus Marshall.

Impact With Penn State off to a commanding lead, the Nittany Lions emptied the bench and sent Manske out to relieve Rocco Becht. Although he failed to score, the freshman was very accurate and appears to have a firm grip on the backup role.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Why Penn State Believes Alex Manske is the Program's Quarterback of the Future Manske has returned from two major health issues to resume a promising career.

AUGUST 24 • SI.COM

Making an impression in camp return Manske has turned heads in training camp after he missed Penn State's spring practice with an undisclosed medical issue, per Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com.

Impact The redshirt sophomore quarterback was praised by head coach Matt Campbell, who said, "He's playing as good of football in the last two days as we've witnessed Manske play his entire career." Manske has put aside his undisclosed injury and has been performing well to open fall camp, catching up to speed in coordinator Taylor Mouser's offensive scheme. The signal-caller followed Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State this season and will compete against Connor Barry for the backup job.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared ahead of fall Manske (undisclosed) has been fully cleared for fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Manske was on track to return for fall camp back in the spring, and he is now good to go as practice ramps up. The incoming redshirt sophomore is likely to assume the QB2 role this season behind fellow Iowa State transfer Rocco Becht.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

On track for fall camp Manske (undisclosed) is on track for Penn State's fall camp, Tyler Donohue of 247Sports reports.

Impact Manske being back on Penn State's campus looks like he will be ready to go when the Nittany Lions begin their fall camp. He will look to be a sturdy backup behind Rocco Becht once again.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return for fall camp Manske (undisclosed) is expected to return for fall camp, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Though out for spring, Manske is not projected to be unavailable for the beginning of Penn State's 2026 season should his recovery continue to build at an adequate pace. The quarterback is one of many who followed their head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Missing spring practice Manske (undisclosed) will miss spring practices due to a medical procedure, per Tyler Donohue of 247Sports.com.

Impact Manske underwent an unspecified medical procedure during the off-season and will be held out of spring practices as a result. The 6-foot-3 quarterback followed head coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State following the 2025 season and appears to be in line to serve as the primary backup at Penn State in 2026. His status will be worth monitoring moving forward.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State lands Iowa State quarterbacks Rocco Becht, Alex Manske Former Cyclones quarterbacks are reuniting with Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell.

JANUARY 4 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Following coach to Penn State Manske has committed to Penn State, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Manske will follow his head coach at Iowa State, Matt Campbell, to Penn State for the 2026 season. A true freshman in 2025, Manske appeared in five games and will look to compete for the backup role behind Rocco Becht, who also followed Campbell to PSU.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set to enter portal Manske plans to enter the transfer portal, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Manske will search for a new team after playing his freshman season with Iowa State. The 6-foot-3 quarterback appeared in three games during the 2025 campaign, where he completed four of five passes for 28 yards and rushed the ball seven times for 33 yards and a touchdown. He'll have three years of eligibility to use up wherever he ends up going.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records single rushing play Manske rushed for two yards on a single carry during Saturday's 20-17 win over TCU.

Impact Manske recorded a rushing play in his third game this year. He has seven rushing attempts for 33 yards and a touchdown during the 2025 season. Iowa State is on a bye next week before hosting Kansas in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of rushing plays in loss Manske completed 0 of 0 passes for zero yards during Saturday's 38-30 defeat to Cincinnati. He also rushed for five yards on two carries.

Impact Manske received a couple of rushing attempts as Rocco Becht briefly was in the injury tent after a helmet-to-helmet hit. Becht returned to the game and has been one of the best fantasy quarterbacks in the nation. Iowa State will play at Colorado next week.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes take the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds first collegiate score Manske was 4-for-5 passing for 28 yards during Saturday's 55-7 win against South Dakota. He also had four rushes for 26 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Manske added his first collegiate score. The true freshman is from Iowa and saw his first action of his career. Iowa State plays Iowa next week.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht sets school record for accuracy in No. 22 Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota

Rocco Becht threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns, two to tight end Benjamin Brahmer, and No. 22 Iowa State defeated South Dakota 55-7

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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Becht, Hansen combine to push Penn State past Minnesota 42-14

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

Rocco Becht sets school record for accuracy in No. 22 Iowa State's 55-7 win over South Dakota