Penn State QB Rocco Becht Wasn't Perfect but he was Enough for the Win Over Washington

The Penn State Nittany Lions grabbed one of their most impressive wins of the season and impressive wins of the last couple of years. They had their backs firmly against the wall, facing down a really hard trip out west that they needed to win.

They exploded to a huge lead early on in the game, which proved to be enough for them to get the win. They didn't necessarily slam the door shut on the Huskies, as Washington clawed back into the fight and made it one heck of a close finish.

Penn State needed a drive to end the game, and they got it, thanks to an impressive finishing performance by quarterback Rocco Becht. 

Up three with 7:40 seconds left, with zero momentum and all the pressure, the Nittany Lions finished with a 14-play drive that covered the entire span of the quarter. It wasn't necessarily on the back of Becht, but he showed the poise and leadership needed to steer the ship and help get the victory.

After the game, head coach Matt Campbell was asked about his quarterback and what he liked about the quarterback. 

Campbell said that his quarterback gives the team "poise" and that he used his leadership and experience to close the door in a very critical moment for the Nittany Lions.

It is very true; there is not much that Becht is truly elite at. However, one thing he does have an advantage in is that he has been there and seen that. This is his fifth year playing college football, so there isn't much that he hasn't experienced to this point. 

When the chips are down and the best is required, Becht is the type of guy who can get a team there. He has done it in the past; he did it on Saturday, and he will give the Nittany Lions that for the remainder of the season while he is in the quarterback position.

The big picture for Penn State is to continue to build their culture heading into next season. It hasn't gone well for the Nittany Lions from start to finish, but they have stayed in the fight and battled hard to finish the year in a positive way. 

This time a couple of weeks ago I didn't see any wins on Penn State's schedule but now after two wins, there is a chance that they win out in the regular season. If they were able to do that, it would make for a very impressive end to the first year of the Matt Campbell era.

Rocco Becht hasn't been perfect, but when his best was needed, he brought it. The result is a very resilient Penn State team that is developing traits that will carry on for years to come.