Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht will enter the switch portal, ending a three-year run because the Cyclones’ beginning quarterback.
Becht mentioned he has had “significant” conversations with new Iowa State coach Jimmy Rogers, however that he determined to “pursue new alternatives for my senior season.”
“This program, this neighborhood, and this fan base have formed me in methods I’ll carry for the remainder of my life,” Becht mentioned of Iowa State.
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— Rocco Becht (@RoccoBecht) December 20, 2025
Becht threw 64 touchdowns and 27 interceptions in his time in Ames. The 6-foot-1, 210-pounder additionally ran for 19 touchdowns and 499 yards.
Penn State, which has employed his outdated coach Matt Campbell and a number of other different ISU staffers, is predicted to be the front-runner to land Becht. Campbell advised The Athletic final summer season Becht was integral within the Cyclones re-establishing their successful tradition after a 4-8 season in 2022.
In 2024, Becht accounted for 33 touchdowns and had 9 interceptions. In Iowa State’s Pop-Tarts Bowl win over No. 13 Miami, he threw three touchdowns and ran for a fourth to guide the Cyclones to an 11-win season (their solely double-digit-win season in 133 years of soccer) and a No. 15 closing rating.
“We realigned ourselves the correct approach, and clearly, Rocco’s been an enormous a part of that,” Campbell advised The Athletic. “It’s been a terrific studying lesson for me.”
Becht and the Cyclones obtained off to a quick begin in 2025, opening 5-0 and transferring as much as No. 14 within the AP ballot earlier than accidents derailed the staff’s season. Iowa State misplaced its prime six defensive backs to accidents. Becht performed via a labrum damage in his non-throwing shoulder, which later required surgical procedure, and likewise suffered an AC sprain in his throwing shoulder.
Becht has one yr of eligibility remaining.
