quarterback Rocco Becht Entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, posting on social media he will go on saturday iowa state “Pursuing new opportunities for my senior season.”
Becht’s addition to the portal means the quarterback with the most wins of any projected returning starter in college football will be available. Becht has led Iowa State to 26 wins over the past three years.
With the most wins, Becht would be one of the most productive quarterbacks to return to college football. His 9,274 passing yards ranked second TCU transfer josh hoover Among the returning players. Becht also has 64 touchdown passes and 83 total touchdowns, which ranks among the top five among returning quarterbacks.
“Iowa State will always be a part of who I am,” Becht wrote.
Becht’s former coach, Matt Campbell, left penn stateThe Nittany Lions will be one of the anticipated destinations, but hopefully Becht will be willing to listen to all schools before making a decision,
Becht led Iowa State to double-digit wins for the first time in school history in 2024, as the Cyclones went 11–3, reached the Big 12 title game and won the Pop-Tarts Bowl, while Becht threw 25 touchdowns on the season.
He battled injuries in 2025 and recently had labrum surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. He also suffered an AC sprain in his throwing shoulder at the end of the year.
Becht is a redshirt junior with one year of eligibility remaining. He redshirted in 2022, earned the starting job in 2023 and was named Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. He has rushed for 499 yards and 19 touchdowns in his career.
