Penn State coach Campbell sticks with QB Becht despite losing streak
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Penn State coach Matt Campbell is retaining Rocco Becht as starting quarterback despite the team's four-game losing streak to start Big Ten play.
Penn State coach Matt Campbell has decided to retain Rocco Becht as his starting quarterback, despite the team's recent struggles. The Nittany Lions have dropped four consecutive games to start Big Ten play and now sit at 3–4. Campbell said on Saturday night after Penn State's 21–18 loss to Michigan that there is 'no consideration from my end' of benching Becht, who turned the ball over three times in that defeat.
Some analysis suggests this decision is a mistake. With Penn State facing a potential losing season, keeping Becht as starter may disadvantage the programme. The argument centres not on this season but on preparing for 2027: backup quarterback Alex Manske could be evaluated over Penn State's remaining five games to determine whether he could be the starter for next year.
If Manske proves unable to perform better than Becht has this season, Penn State would know it needs to look at other options when the transfer portal opens in January. Campbell, however, has not changed course. The team has a bye week before hosting Purdue on 31 October.
How it is being reported
- Analysis: Penn State should bench QB Rocco Becht with 2027 in mindMatt Campbell and Penn State are stuck in a lost season. The Nittany Lions have dropped four straight to open Big Ten play. They went from being in the CFP conversation to playing for a Duke’s Mayo Bowl invite. Now, they enter their idle week, looking for answers to countless questions.TribLIVE · 21 Oct, 00:21
- Matt Campbell talks Rocco Becht, Koby Howard; video analysis from Bob FloundersBob Flounders reports from Penn State coach Matt Campbell's bye week press conference as he shared his thoughts on who will be starting at quarterback, the status of Koby Howard and more.PennLive · 20 Oct, 20:02
- Penn State's Matt Campbell sticking with Rocco Becht as starting QBPenn State's Matt Campbell said Tuesday he is sticking with Rocco Becht as his starting quarterback. The Nittany Lions are off this week and then host Purdue on Oct. 31.PennLive · 20 Oct, 16:53
- Penn State should make a QB change with 2027 in mind | McGonigalWe explain why Matt Campbell and Penn State should bench quarterback Rocco Becht for backup Alex Manske with 2027 in mind.PennLive · 20 Oct, 11:00
In this story: Penn State · Matt Campbell · Rocco Becht · Alex Manske · Michigan · Purdue
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