The Iowa State Cyclones have their star quarterback reportedly visiting the Penn State Nittany Lions.
With the transfer portal open, the Iowa State Cyclones have started to see some movement on their roster, both in positive and negative ways. Early on, the opening of the transfer portal has generated plenty of news, and there is going to be a ton of turnover on the Cyclones’ roster.
This was a team that saw a majority of their veteran talent enter the portal following the announcement that Matt Campbell was going to the Penn State Nittany Lions. For new head coach Jimmy Rogers, he has been working hard to replace recruits, and now he is also going to need to work theIt will be interesting to see if he can accomplish this in his first winter with the program, but he does have experience doing it with the Washington State Cougars last year. One of the top players from the Cyclones who entered the portal was their three-year starting quarterback, Rocco Becht. With a majority of his coaching staff from his career going to Penn State, it has always felt like that will be the destination for him. Recently, Pete Nakos reported that Becht has visited the Nittany Lions.With the talented quarterback already heading to Penn State, a commitment to the program could come sooner rather than later. Recently, his tight endThe junior quarterback is coming off a down year by his standards, with injuries limiting him a bit. Becht played through a torn labrum and had to have surgery following the season, but didn’t miss a start. As one of the best quarterbacks in the transfer portal, it would be wise for him to explore all options, but it will be hard to imagine someone topping the Nittany Lions. While Becht heading to Penn State seems more likely, the Cyclones are still trying to figure out what their quarterback situation is going to be. Backup Alex Manske has also entered the portal, leaving the team without a great option to be the starter currently. More than likely, they will have to enter thetheir next starting quarterback. As the transfer portal continues to be open, Iowa State players will likely continue to visit Penn State, and many will undoubtedly follow Campbell.Nick Ziegler is an alumnus of the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. He has been working in sports media covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL for nearly a decade with various publications online. With his free time, Nick enjoys being at the Jersey Shore with his wife, daughter, and their golden retriever. You can follow him on X, formerly Twitter, @NickZiegler20.
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