gmen6981 said:

Not gonna lie, that was a pretty damn entertaining game that went down to the last play and it seemed like it actually meant something to both teams. There were actually fans in the stands too. As hokey as it is, the Pop Tarts Bowl is doing it right.

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I’m being serious when I say these bowls are actually fun again. This is what it should be.

Buckeye86 said:

Bringing your Iowa State mid talent to Penn State seems like a recipe to not do any better than Franklin. Did he miss the memo that he’s supposed to elevate his expectations when he goes to the program with more resources?

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Rich Rodriguez is a cautionary tale here

pnuts34 said:

Doesn't make it look any better lol
Next I can see a post in the near future at a Baton Rouge bar, with his niece and her friends...

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Wasn’t trying to justify it just explaining what was going on

RuGettinIt said:

One of the radio crews said that Grunkemeyer hasn’t decided if he is staying. Maybe Campbell isn’t a fan

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Penn State, Matt Campbell Given Update on Rocco Becht Transfer​

Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates with quarterback Rocco Becht #3 of the Iowa State Cyclones after Becht scored a touchdown in the second half of play against the Arizona Wildcats at Jack Trice Stadium on September 27, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 39-14 over the Arizona Wildcats

Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell is still building out his roster for the upcoming season, and some of his former Iowa State players could be joining him soon.

Campbell's former quarterback, Rocco Becht, has decided to enter the transfer portal, a move that came as a bit of a surprise given that he spent his entire college career with the Cyclones.

Becht was a redshirt during his freshman year, though he has been the starter over the past three years, during which he has won 26 games as the lead signal caller.

He will be entering his redshirt senior campaign, and given his experience in the Big 12, the quarterback projects to have a robust market, with teams that would kill for a proven commodity amid the uncertainty that this the position play can bring.
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Still, Becht and Penn State seem like a match made in heaven — the player will get a notable payday to play under his longtime coach and a massive college program.
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Just sayin':
1. Maybe Grunkemeyer is worried that Campbell might want "his guy" to be QB1 at Penn State.
1. Maybe Grunkemeyer thinks Iowa State QB Rocco Becht (who is in transfer portal) is planning on transferring to Penn State.

Oh8ch said:

All this talk about Epstein, but in their own way she and Farrah had sex with uncountable underage boys.

And they knew.

They knew.

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You dont do sports illustrated swimsuit edition without certain knowledge. Its true.

Oh8ch said:

All this talk about Epstein, but in their own way she and Farrah had sex with uncountable underage boys.

And they knew.

They knew.

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Thanks. That makes it even more painful that I had those posters on my bedroom wall, prayed fervently, and heard nothing from them.

I think that is likely to be a strong possibility.

All this talk about Epstein, but in their own way she and Farrah had sex with uncountable underage boys.

And they knew.

They knew.

Kindof random but I was listening to the Nate Tice podcast with Brugler and they both agreed that Isaiah World, the OT that chose Oregon, has been underwhelming almost to the point of being bad.

scarletngray said:

Not saying this is the case but sometimes there are behind the scenes issues that prompt such decisions. It could also be that he had an excused absence. I just don't think we should come to judgments based on speculation.

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It could be a number of things. Easily could be a situation where his transfer will be made easier if he’s available prior to the end of the playoffs and combined with his position on the depth chart it was viewed as the best thing for the kid.

Who knows, but once a Buckeye… well… in most cases, anyhow.

I haven’t read this whole thread, so forgive me if this is a repeat. I wonder with this hire if Michigan is going the Indiana route of just loading up on transfers year after year instead of pushing hard into recruiting high schools?

osuvictory1 said:

I just don't understand how from an objective historical perspective of Whittingham's offense, he can come out thinking this is going to be a good situation for him.

I would be surprised if Whittingham totally uprooted his offensive philosophy for Underwood. Literally he used Cam Rising as a QB for 5 or 6 years. What exactly about that say's he is a QB guy?

Underwood was not all that good, and the hype didn't match what he looks like he may be. He seems to be very much Jalen Milroe. Strong arm, but inconsistent. Not much else is mind blowing special about him.

By all means I hope he sticks with Scum, because I don't see how it ends well.

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Whittingham coaches to win games for himself in college, not develop. It seems like his players need to develop on their own, at least at the QB position.
Honestly, Urban wasn't any different

CMic said:

Many teams would take a flyer on him, but who is going to pony up a guaranteed starting spot and $2-3M?

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All he needs is 1 school