Emergency Podcast: Bye Bye Rocco | CyHawk Talk | Dec. 20
Published on Dec 20, 2025, 1:18:39 PM
Total time: 00:16:10
Published on Dec 20, 2025, 1:18:39 PM
Total time: 00:16:10
Iowa State junior quarterback Rocco Becht is transferring.
The past three seasons as starting quarterback, Becht has led ISU to 26 wins, the Big 12 Championship game and two wins against Iowa. Now, after coach Matt Campbell left ISU for Penn State, Becht is also leaving Ames.
Beat reporters Ben Hutchens and Ethan Petrik discuss Becht's intention to enter the portal and what is next for ISU at quarterback.
CyHawk Talk rundown:
0:20 Reaction to Rocco Becht entering the transfer portal
1:34 Becht’s message to Cyclone fans
4:18 Jimmy Rogers is in (another) tough spot
5:49 Speculating what could be next for Rocco Becht
7:45 Alex Manske and Connor Moberly are leaders in the clubhouse for next year’s quarterback
10:40 What will ISU’s offense look like next season?
12:04 Iowa State doesn’t have a quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class
A podcast dedicated to Iowa and Iowa State fans, friends and followers. Ethan Petrik and Ben Hutchens offer expert analysis of the Hawkeyes and Cyclones.