Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht announced Saturday that he would be entering the transfer portal.
Becht has been a three-year starter for the Cyclones and will have one year of eligibility remaining. He was 205-of-339 passing for 2,584 yards and 16 TDs with nine interceptions over 12 games in 2025. Becht suffered a shoulder injury at the end of the season and would have missed a bowl game had the Cyclones played in one. Iowa State opted out of the postseason after coach Matt Campbell took the Penn State job.
Not long after Campbell left for Penn State, Iowa State hired Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers.
"I've had meaningful conversations with coach Jimmy Rogers, and I'm confident he will elevate this program to new heights," Becht said. "But after deep consideration, I've decided to pursue new opportunities for my senior season. This decision was not taken lightly — it comes from a place of growth, purpose and belief in where my path is leading."
Forever A Cyclone❤️🌪️🌪️❤️pic.twitter.com/chHf7fjh0j
— Rocco Becht (@RoccoBecht)December 20, 2025
Becht, the son of former NFL tight end Anthony Becht, played in 42 games across three seasons with the Cyclones. Over his career, he's 714-of-1,177 passing for 9,274 yards and 64 TDs with 27 touchdowns.
Iowa State was 8-4 in 2025 after making the Big 12 title game and going 11-3 in 2024. The Cyclones lost to Arizona State in the conference championship game to miss out on a shot at the College Football Playoff.
Becht, who redshirted in 2022, had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder for what was reportedly a torn labrum. He dealt with the injury for much of the season and should be fully recovered for the 2026 season.
Could he end up at Penn State with Campbell? The Nittany Lions will need to replace Drew Allar after Allar's final season in State College ended prematurely with a leg injury in 2025. Becht's announcement came a day after TCU QB Josh Hoover said he would be entering the transfer portal. There are already multiple experienced quarterbacks who have said they will transfer, including Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby,Nebraska's Dylan Raiola andMissouri's Beau Pribula.
