# Penn State's QB Struggles Lead to Loss

> Penn State's quarterback Rocco Becht fumbles twice, loses 21-18 to Michigan.
- Title: Penn State's QB Struggles Lead to Loss | Shortify
- Summary: Penn State's quarterback Rocco Becht fumbles twice, loses 21-18 to Michigan. penn state, michigan, rocco becht · reported by Penn State Nittany Lions On SI.
- Keywords: penn state, michigan, rocco becht, nittany lions, big ten, quadrant, quarterback, turnovers, fumbles, michigan wolverines, penn state defense, chase sowell
- Source: Penn State Nittany Lions On SI — https://si.com/college/pennstate/football/what-we-learned-from-penn-state-latest-frustrating-loss-to-michigan
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:32:39+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: penn state, michigan, rocco becht, nittany lions, big ten, quadrant, quarterback, turnovers, fumbles, michigan wolverines, penn state defense, chase sowell
## Penn State's loss
Penn State fell to the Wolverines 21-18 on Saturday in a game headlined by Becht’s turnovers.
## Becht's turnovers
Becht completed 28 of 44 passes for 267 passing yards, one touchdown and two interceptions Saturday evening.
## Fumble in fourth quarter
He also fumbled the game away in the fourth quarter, when safety Chris Bracy stripped him inside Penn State’s 20-yard line with 5:02 remaining.
## Michigan's scoring
Michigan scored all 21 of their points off Becht’s turnovers.
## Becht's performance
Becht, who is one-and-done at Penn State, has shown time and time again he isn’t consistent enough to beat Big Ten defenses.
## Becht's record
He’s been subpar for 14 of 16 quarters against Big Ten teams, excluding the first half against USC.
## Coach's stance
Penn State coach Matt Campbell said he isn’t considering benching the seasoned quarterback.
## Becht's quote
This game's super humbling, said Becht. That's why you play it. That's why you love it.

> This game's super humbling, said Becht. That's why you play it. That's why you love it.
## Chase Sowell
Sowell finished with 11 catches for 151 yards and one touchdown.
## Sowell's impact
He seemingly was open every play and often came up with the catch despite some shaky throws by Becht.
## Penn State defense
Penn State’s defense still has gaps, allowing two big run plays.
## First run play
Bryson Kuzdzal’s 43-yard touchdown run in the third quarter on Carr’s first series.
## Second run play
Savion Hiter’s 41-yard gain when Penn State Michigan backed to its own 7-yard line in the fourth quarter.
## Josiah Zayas
Zayas grabbed two interceptions and one pass breakup.
## Zayas' role
Zayas has been the standout of Campbell’s makeshift 2026 recruiting class.
## Next game
Penn State heads into bye week with a chance to test backup quarterback Alex Manske.
## Key takeaway

Penn State's quarterback Rocco Becht fumbles twice, leading to a 21-18 loss to Michigan.