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Penn State’s Matt Campbell continues to support Rocco Becht despite rough stretch vs. Northwestern, USC

Penn State’s head coach Matt Campbell stood firmly behind quarterback Rocco Becht after a tough stretch of losses, including a 31-23 defeat to USC in a game marked by a record-breaking crowd at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions, now 3-3 on the season, entered the matchup needing a win after a 45-14 blowout loss at Northwestern the previous week.

Despite a valiant effort—including a halftime tie at 17-17—they faltered in the second half, with Becht completing 21 of 32 passes for 289 yards and a single touchdown. The offense struggled beyond the pass game, as running back Carson Hansen managed just 28 yards on 14 carries, underscoring Penn State’s offensive woes amid high expectations.

Campbell’s team has yet to recover from a players-only meeting following their home loss to Wisconsin, raising questions about consistency and execution for a program with national power aspirations.

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