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QB Rocco Becht following Matt Campbell to Penn State with Grunkemeyer reportedly heading to Va. Tech

Rocco Becht has announced he will follow coach Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State, giving the Nittany Lions a veteran quarterback to replace Ethan Grunkemeyer

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Rocco Becht commits to Penn State, joins coach Matt Campbell Deadspin | Rocco Becht commits to Penn State, joins coach Matt Campbell

JANUARY 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rocco Becht brings experience to Big Ten after transferring from Iowa State | Sporting News The former Cyclones passer heads east for his final year.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

QB Rocco Becht follows Matt Campbell, lands at Penn State via transfer portal QB Rocco Becht will follow former Iowa State coach Matt Campbell to Happy Valley, joining him at Penn State from the transfer portal.

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

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

Commits to PSU Becht (shoulder) has committed to Penn State, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Becht will follow former Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell to Penn State, where Becht will serve as the Nittany Lions' starting QB in his final year of eligibility. Becht underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, but he's expected to be a full-go well ahead of the 2026 season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Top transfer portal quarterback planning visit to Penn State, per report Rocco Becht was a three-year starter at QB for Iowa State during Matt Campbell's last three seasons with the Cyclones.

JANUARY 2 • PENNLIVE.COM

Iowa State's Rocco Becht becomes latest QB to hit transfer portal | Sporting News The Cyclones' leader is out the door.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

BYU to Face New Quarterbacks Across Nearly Entire 2026 Conference Schedule On Saturday morning, news leaked that Iowa State veteran quarterback Rocco Becht will enter the transfer portal. Becht will have no shortage...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Intends to enter portal Becht (shoulder) intends to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact After using a redshirt and three years of collegiate eligibility at Iowa State, Becht will consider changing schools for his 2026 season, expected be the quarterback's last should health not be a problem. Between 2023 and 2025, Becht logged at least 2,500 passing yards and 20 touchdowns each year for a Power Four team, so he becomes one of the transfer portal's most proven and best quarterbacks available next offseason.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa State Star QB Rocco Becht Undergoes Shoulder Surgery Becht underwent successful surgery on his non-throwing shoulder.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • SI.COM

Undergoes labrum surgery Becht underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact The right-handed Labrum's left shoulder surgery has a lot of time to recover, considering Iowa State opted out of a bowl game that the team was eligible for in 2025. He is expected to recover in at least a few months' time while weighing his future. Becht has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, but he may have the credentials to get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Single TD on windy day Becht completed 9 of 19 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 victory against Oklahoma State. He also had 10 rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Becht managed just one touchdown and completed a season low 47.4 percent of his passes. It was a windy day at Oklahoma State which caused Iowa State to lean heavily on their run game in the close win. Becht has thrown for at least one touchdown in five straight games. Becht will finish the year for the Cyclones in a bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Becht throws for 1 touchdown, Sama runs for another, and Iowa State turns back Oklahoma State 20-13

Rocco Becht passed for a touchdown, Abu Sama ran for a score and Iowa State defeated Oklahoma State 20-13 in the final regular-season game for both teams

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Three TDs against Kansas Becht was 18-for-23 passing for 241 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 38-14 win versus Kansas.

Impact Becht cruised to an easy win over the Jayhawks as the quarterback was efficient and clutch. It was the first time he has thrown for three touchdowns since Week 1 against Wagner. On the season, he has 23 total touchdowns compared to nine interceptions. He has an excellent matchup next week as Iowa State finishes the regular season with Oklahoma State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Short Highlights 🔥

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Highlights | FOX College Football

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rocco Becht throws for 3 TDs and Iowa State snaps 3-game skid against Kansas 38-14

Rocco Becht threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns, with two scores and 73 yards going to Brett Eskildsen, and Iowa State defeated Kansas 38-14

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Rocco Becht connects with Brett Eskildsen for nine-yard TD, giving Iowa State the lead over Kansas

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Struggles continue in win Becht completed 9 of 24 passes for 111 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 20-17 victory versus TCU. He also had four rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Becht's struggles continued against TCU despite the team pulling out the impressive win on the road. The quarterback has thrown nine interceptions over his last seven games, including six over his last three games. It's entirely possible that Iowa State leans on their run-game and defense the rest of the way. They're on a bye next week before hosting Kansas in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rocco Becht connects with Benjamin Brahmer on a 23-yard TD, giving Iowa State early lead over TCU

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rushing score against ASU Becht was 18-for-36 passing for 186 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-19 loss against Arizona State. He also had eight rushes for six yards with one to...

Impact Becht added his eighth rushing score of the season, matching his total from the 2024 season. It hasn't been as fun through the air as Becht threw his seventh interception of the season and has one of those turnovers in five of his last six games. His receivers have not been doing him any favors either as they have committed a ton of drops over the last month of the season. To make matters worse, one of his top targets in Benhamin Brahmer was carted off late in the game. Iowa State will look to regroup before playing at TCU next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sims sets Arizona State QB rushing record with 228 yards in 24-19 victory over Iowa State

Jeff Sims sets an Arizona State quarterback rushing record with 228 yards, leading the Sun Devils to a 24-19 victory over Iowa State

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Shaky in loss to BYU Becht was 24-for-36 passing for 311 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions during Saturday's 41-27 loss versus Brigham Young. He also had eight rushes for -31 yards.

Impact Becht threw a career-high three interceptions, one of them returned for a BYU touchdown in the loss to the Cougars. He did record his second 300-yard passing game in his last three tilts. This has resulted as the passing volume has increased at 39.0 attempts per game over that span. It's also worth noting that the Cyclones lost all three of those games as their defense is having all kinds of trouble at stopping opposing offenses. It's entirely possible that Becht has similar passing attempts when the team hosts Arizona State next week.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Becht throws for 1 touchdown, Sama runs for another, and Iowa State turns back Oklahoma State 20-13

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Iowa State Cyclones Short Highlights 🔥

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Rocco Becht throws for 3 TDs and Iowa State snaps 3-game skid against Kansas 38-14

Rocco Becht connects with Brett Eskildsen for nine-yard TD, giving Iowa State the lead over Kansas

Rocco Becht connects with Benjamin Brahmer on a 23-yard TD, giving Iowa State early lead over TCU

Sims sets Arizona State QB rushing record with 228 yards in 24-19 victory over Iowa State