Rocco Becht is currently the #4 rated passer in college football, a statistic that’s got Penn State fans both buzzing and some folks scratching their heads. On paper, that’s a huge surprise, especially when you look back at how previous Nittany Lions QBs like Drew (who was #80 in 2025 and #53 in 2023) and Clifford (#54 in 2022) performed. But if you dive into it, Becht has the most starts of any of the recent quarterbacks, and that experience is clearly showing.
Becht’s Poise Is Turning Heads
This kid is playing with serious poise and confidence right now, which is a breath of fresh air. It’s giving people Trace McSorley vibes, a far cry from Clifford and Allar who often looked scared or overly cautious on the field. While some were “VERY unimpressed” after last Saturday’s game, the impartial stats back up that Becht “did well.” He’s out there making plays, and even when the offense struggled to find rhythm due to a lack of possessions and questionable playcalling early on, he’s finding ways to deliver.
What’s Up With That Playcalling?
Here’s the thing though: even with Becht slinging it, it feels like the playcalling hasn’t been doing anyone on offense any favors. Getting into a rhythm becomes impossible when you’re not getting enough touches. Personally, I’m a 10 out of 10 when it comes to throwing deep, more than 20 yards in the air. Back the safeties off, open up the running game, it’s not that complicated! You’ve got a #4 rated passer, let him air it out!
The Wild Buffalo Situation
And then there’s the whole wild deal with Buffalo. How is the 4th most populated state, New York, with only one D1 FBS public university (that’s the University AT Buffalo, not OF Buffalo, apparently even Penn State messes that up!), letting them play in the MAC in what sounds like a glorified high school stadium with a track around it? It makes you wonder. Especially after what happened last time Buffalo played at Penn State, where their punter, Evan Finegan, suffered a gruesome injury. Luckily, he was up and playing football a few months later, though not at “game level.” You gotta make sure that dude stays safe out there!
This Penn State squad is clearly navigating some interesting waters. With Becht showcasing that #4 passer talent, the next game will be huge to see if the playcalling catches up. Can they keep building on this momentum?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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