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Iowa State football: What Matt Campbell is most curious about for 2025
As preseason unfolds, here’s what Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell is most curious to learn about from his team.
Camp is back in session for Iowa State football as the team gets ready for its Week 0 matchup against rival Kansas State in the 2025 Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, on Aug. 23.
Here are four noteworthy things Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell said during his first press conference at the team’s media day on Friday, July 25.
Matt Campbell on how Rocco Becht can improve entering his third season as Iowa State football’s starting quarterback
There’s plenty of parity in the Big 12 Conference and a ton of depth at the quarterback position. Rocco Becht will certainly be in the running for top signal-caller in the Big 12, a conference that features 10 quarterbacks who threw for more than 2,400 yards last season, nine of which are returning starters.
Becht’s been long referred to as an extension of the coaching staff for his leadership skills and knowledge of the game. He aims to take an even greater vocal presence after the departures of respected leaders Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, who are now both receiver’s for the NFL’s Houston Texans.
Last season, Becht completed 59.4% of passes for 3,505 yards and 25 touchdowns, as well as nine interceptions. On the ground, he ran for 318 yards and eight touchdowns. How can he elevate his game even higher?
“What I’m proud of him is his ability to just tackle himself, from having the ability to be a little bit more accurate in the passing game, the ability to continue to evolve,” Campbell said. “I think he already took a major step from year one and two as a great leader in our football…
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