Rocco Becht named Penn State's starting quarterback for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Rocco Becht has been announced as the starting quarterback for Penn State in the upcoming 2026 season. Having transferred from Iowa State, where he played as a three-year starter, Becht assumes a crucial role in an offense undergoing significant changes after a coaching transition. In 2025, he recorded 2,584 passing yards and 16 touchdowns, along with eight rushing touchdowns, leading Iowa State to an 8-4 record. The success of Becht's performance may heavily influence Penn State's potential playoff aspirations, especially during key matchups against teams like Michigan and USC.
- •Rocco Becht transferred from Iowa State to Penn State.
- •Becht was a three-year starter at Iowa State with 2,584 passing yards in 2025.
- •Penn State's 2026 roster has undergone significant changes.
- •Key matchups for Penn State include games against Michigan and USC.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State Top 25 players for 2026: Rocco Becht
"Penn State's new starting quarterback Rocco Becht is ready to lead the Nittany Lions offense after years as a leader for Iowa State.
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