Overview
- Becht told reporters Thursday that he will take a single online graduate class this fall as he prepares to be Penn State’s starting quarterback for the 2026 season.
- He reunited with coach Matt Campbell after transferring from Iowa State and was added to the Golden Arm Award watch list as a veteran leader for the Nittany Lions.
- Becht graduated from Iowa State in December 2025 and is enrolled in Penn State’s Organization Development and Change graduate program.
- The announcement that he will skip in-person classes drew notable fan criticism online and rekindled wider arguments about whether elite athletes prioritize academics or athletics and NIL opportunities.
- Becht arrives with extensive experience but recent injury history, and his role highlights Penn State’s roster shift after Campbell brought multiple former Iowa State players to rebuild the team.