Penn State QB Rocco Becht skips classes ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Rocco Becht, the starting quarterback for Penn State, revealed he will not attend in-person classes this fall as he prepares for the upcoming college football season. The fifth-year player, who joined from Iowa State, has completed his undergraduate degree and is focusing on enhancing his performance on the field. With over 2,500 passing yards and 16 touchdowns last season, Becht aims to elevate his play amidst competition from top quarterbacks ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The announcement comes as most students prepare to return to school, highlighting the typical lighter academic load for elite college athletes during the season.
- •Rocco Becht is the starter for Penn State's football team.
- •He transferred from Iowa State and has already earned his degree.
- •Becht threw for over 2,500 yards and 16 touchdowns last season.
- •He prepares for competition against elite quarterbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Fall classes are starting soon for Penn State students.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State QB Rocco Becht latest college football star to show classes don’t matter
"The former Iowa State quarterback doesn't appear to have a heavy class load this fall.
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