Penn State QB Rocco Becht Provides Update on Shoulder Injury Recovery

New head coach Matt Campbell praises Becht's leadership as he works his way back from December surgery.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:21pm

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Penn State football quarterback Rocco Becht, who transferred from Iowa State to play for new head coach Matt Campbell, provided an update on his recovery from a shoulder injury he suffered in December. Becht said he has been gradually increasing his on-field participation, starting with mental reps and throwing to moving targets, as he works towards full team drills. Campbell praised Becht's leadership and expects him to 'flourish' in the new setting.

Why it matters

Becht's recovery is crucial for Penn State's quarterback situation as they transition to a new coaching staff under Matt Campbell. The Nittany Lions are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season, and Becht's experience and leadership could be key to their success.

The details

Becht underwent shoulder surgery in December and has been steadily increasing his on-field participation during spring practices. He started with mental reps and has progressed to throwing to moving targets, with the goal of being fully integrated into seven-on-seven and team drills soon. New head coach Matt Campbell praised Becht's leadership abilities and expects him to thrive in the new offensive system.

  • Becht had shoulder surgery in December 2025.
  • Becht has been participating in spring practices since March 2026.

The players

Rocco Becht

The Penn State quarterback who transferred from Iowa State and is recovering from a shoulder injury.

Matt Campbell

The new head coach of the Penn State football team, who previously coached at Iowa State.

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What they’re saying

“'For me over the past couple, four practices, it's kind of just been getting the mental reps. I've been in a little bit of the drills, and I've just started to get into it fully on routes on air, to kind of throw to the moving targets before I really get to the seven-on-sevens and the team reps, so I have that chemistry.'”

— Rocco Becht, Penn State Quarterback

“'Rocco's always been a great leader in terms of his ability to do those things, but putting him in a different setting and letting him really flourish with those skill sets are really my expectations.'”

— Matt Campbell, Penn State Head Coach

What’s next

Becht will continue to increase his participation in spring practices as he works towards being fully cleared for team drills and the upcoming 2026 season.

The takeaway

Becht's recovery from shoulder surgery is a key storyline for Penn State this offseason, as the new coaching staff looks to get the Nittany Lions back on track. His leadership and experience could be crucial to the team's success, provided he can fully recover and integrate into the new offensive system.