"Former Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has committed to Penn State, he told ESPN in a phone interview on Sunday. He'll spend his final college season there, playing for his former coach at Iowa State, Matt Campbell. Becht will bring 26 career wins as a starter to Penn State, the most of any returning quarterback in college football in 2026."
"Becht has flashed the production and potential to be one of the top quarterbacks in the sport next year and a top-tier NFL draft prospect. He led Iowa State to 11 wins in 2024, finishing that year with 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In his career, he has 9,275 passing yards, 499 rushing yards and has accounted for 64 touchdown passes and 19 rushing touchdowns."
Rocco Becht committed to Penn State and will play his final college season under coach Matt Campbell, reuniting with offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser and quarterback coach Jake Waters. He brings 26 career wins as a starter, the most among returning quarterbacks in college football in 2026. He drew interest from ten schools in the transfer portal, including programs across the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and SEC. Becht finished 2024 with 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions and has career totals of 9,275 passing yards and 64 touchdown passes. He underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder after injuries in 2025 and is wearing a sling until Jan. 11 with an expected return timeline around mid-April.
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