Rocco Becht followed Matt Campbell from Iowa State to Penn State. 5 things to know

Quarterback Rocco Becht was the top transfer portal target for Penn State’s new coaching staff, reuniting with head coach Matt Campbell and offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser after their time together at Iowa State. The three-year starter won 26 games with the Cyclones, and his familiarity with the offensive system could help smooth the staff’s transition to the Big Ten.

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Here are the highlights:

• Becht was a three-year starter at Iowa State who won 26 games, and Mouser is heading into his third year running an offense with Becht as the quarterback.

• Campbell called Becht the “perfect fit” for Penn State, saying Becht “embodies every one of those traits” he associates with the program: “Integrity, character, class, excellence, grit.”

• Becht’s father, Anthony, was a first-round NFL draft pick and played tight end for 12 years in the league. Mouser joked that Becht has “tight end blood in him” and the toughness that comes with it.

• Mouser and quarterbacks coach Jake Waters take different approaches with Becht. Waters focuses on ball security and smart decisions, while Mouser tells him to “cut it loose and rip the ball.”

• The roster will include many former Iowa State players adjusting to Big Ten competition, and the road ahead could be bumpy with nearly everything new in the program.

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