Iowa State: New PSU faces to know under Matt Campbell include QB Rocco Becht, RB C…
Iowa StateSome familiar faces remain from the James Franklin era, though. A lot has changed since Penn State left Yankee Stadium the Pinstripe Bowl champs in December.
Key players from the final seasons of the James Franklin era have either graduated to the NFL or transferred. Furthermore, we've noted which familiar faces have decided to stick around under the new coaching regime.
Required reading: Penn State announces USC as white out opponent after long delay Penn State 's starting quarterback followed Campbell from Iowa State and is one of the most experienced players at his position in college football.
He comes to Happy Valley having already thrown for 9,274 yards, 64 touchdowns and 27 interceptions across four seasons. Injuries marred his 2025 season, however, prompting his return to college.
KEY POINTS
- New PSU faces to know under Matt Campbell include QB Rocco Becht, RB Carsen Hansen.
- Coach Matt Campbell brought a lot of transfers to Happy Valley from Iowa State.
- Matt Campbell has taken over as head coach and remade wide swaths of the roster with transfers who decided to follow him from Iowa State .
- Here's USA TODAY's primer on the new faces you most need to know ahead of the season opener against Marshall on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Beaver Stadium.