Key Highlights
- A significant part of Iowa State's recent success in the series is because of the head coach and quarterback duo of Matt Campbell and Rocco Becht. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNow, both parts of that duo won't be back in Ames next season. A few weeks ago, Campbell took the head coach position at Penn State, replacing James Franklin.
- It was a seismic move for both programs, and it set into motion a lot of questions about the future of Cyclone football.
- Those questions were highlighted on Saturday, as Becht announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Becht had been a three-year starter for the Cyclones, and he went 2-1 against the Hawkeyes.
- In 2025, Becht completed 18-of-27 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown in their win over Iowa.
- In 2024, he completed 23-of-35 for 272 yards and two touchdowns in their win at Kinnick Stadium.
