(Ames) Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht has earned a spot in the Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2024 and is officially in the running for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award.
Becht has been outstanding in leading the Cyclone offense this season, paving the way for ISU’s first 7-0 start since 1938. Through seven games, Becht has thrown for 1,712 yards and 11 touchdowns, completing passes at a 61.3% clip.
The Wesley Chapel, Fla. native has thrown a touchdown pass in 11 straight games dating back to last season and has thrown for 250-plus yards in five games this season, including three straight. Becht has also used his feet to extend plays and pick up critical first downs on the ground. He has four rushing touchdowns this season.
Still just a sophomore, Becht has been at his best when it matters most this season, delivering two game-winning drives when ISU has gotten the ball trailing with less than two minutes remaining in the game.
At No. 21 Iowa, Becht marched the Cyclones 42 yards in 0:28 to set up a game-winning field goal with 0:06 left. Becht came through in crunch time again against UCF when he led the Cyclones on an 11-play, 80-yard touchdown drive in 1:18, capped by a quarterback sneak with 0:30 remaining in the game.
No. 11 Iowa State is back in action Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN when it hosts Texas Tech for homecoming. Tickets are still available here.
