How Rocco Becht's offseason surgery impacts Alex Manske and Penn State's QB room this spring

alex-manske-penn-state-football-on3 — Nov 8, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Alex Manske (7) runs with the ball against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Penn State’s biggest addition in the transfer portal this offseason, former Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht, won’t be featured for the Nittany Lions when they come together for spring practice in March. The veteran signal caller is coming off surgery to his non-throwing shoulder in December, and his absence will open the door for an inexperienced quarterback room to get the bulk of the action.