Penn State quarterback Rocco Becht returns healthy for 2026 season

Rocco Becht, who transferred from Iowa State to Penn State, has completed recovery from off‑season shoulder surgery and reports he is at "100 percent" with no limitations as he prepares for fall camp and the 2026 season. At Big Ten Media Days in Chicago he reflected on lessons from former Nittany Lions quarterbacks and emphasized his readiness to "sling the rock" and lead the offense.

Becht also praised head coach Matt Campbell, noting the coach’s impact on his personal development at Iowa State and expressing confidence that Campbell’s culture‑building approach will shape Penn State’s program. The quarterback entered the offseason with 3,505 passing yards, 25 touchdowns and 26 wins at Iowa State, and he looks to build on that success while adding a rushing element to his game.