Overview
- Quarterbacks coach Jake Waters says Becht will begin running soon and start a throwing progression about halfway through spring after December surgery on his non-throwing shoulder.
- Matt Campbell and staff consider Becht the 2026 starter when healthy, and he arrives as the winningest returning FBS quarterback with 26 career victories.
- Penn State’s roster reset is complete after 46 departures and 36 transfer additions, including 23 from Iowa State under Campbell’s rebuild.
- Spring practices are set with a Blue-White event planned, as Campbell and athletic director Pat Kraft finalize the format with details expected next week.
- The program’s focus shifts to integrating newcomers and installing Taylor Mouser’s offense and D’Anton Lynn’s defense during winter workouts ahead of the Sept. 5 opener against Marshall.