Rocco Becht News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa State Cyclones

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Starts seven-on-seven reps Becht (shoulder) has started taking seven-on-seven reps, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Becht starting seven-on-seven reps indicates there is at least some progress he is making in the spring. The quarterback remains probable going into the summer and Penn State's fall camp, so as long as his positive progress continues, he should be fully ready for the start of Penn State's 2026 season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

College Football 2026: 5 Most Experienced Players ft Rocco Becht According to TruMedia data, more than 650 FBS players entering the 2026 season have logged at least 1,000 career snaps, but fewer than 50 ha...

APRIL 12 • SI.COM

No live reps for spring Becht (shoulder) will not take live reps over the spring, Joe Smeltzer of Nittany Sports Now reports.

Impact In terms of physical recovery, Becht is taking it slow and steady, which makes sense knowing that plenty of time remains before Penn State's 2026 season begins. According to Daniel Gallen of 247Sports, each of PSU's injured players should be full go for the fall, which corresponds with Gallen's earlier report that Becht is ahead in his recovery stage. It looks like Becht will be probable for Penn State's fall camp.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will begin throwing soon Becht (shoulder) expects to not miss much time in spring and will begin throwing soon, Daniel Gallen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Becht suffered a torn labrum, which required surgery, in his non-throwing (left) shoulder and an AC joint sprain in his throwing (right) shoulder with Iowa State last season. The 6-foot-1 quarterback is fortunately making big recovery strides before his redshirt senior season with Penn State, saying his "right shoulder's fully healthy, and left shoulder is almost there." He'll now be good to go come fall camp; it's just a matter of when in the spring he'll get back on the field.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Blue-White Breakdown Live: Analyzing Penn State's 2026 quarterback room From Rocco Becht to Peyton Falzone, Penn State has an intriguing — and deep — quarterback group this season. Max Ralph and Johnny McGonigal...

FEBRUARY 12 • PENNLIVE.COM

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FEBRUARY 2 • FOX SPORTS

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JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

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

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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

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NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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