Rocco Becht shines with 4 TDs as No. 18 Penn State beats Marshall 45-0
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Freshman quarterback Rocco Becht scored 271 yards and four touchdowns, leading No. 18 Penn State to a decisive 45-0 victory over Marshall in their opener under new head coach Matt Campbell. Becht, a transfer from Iowa State who joined Penn State with Campbell, delivered a standout debut and solidified his position as the team's starting quarterback.
He continued his strong performance with a 27th career victory as a starter. Koby Howard, Brett Eskildsen, Benjamin Brahmer, and Zay Robinson each contributed with touchdowns, while the defensive unit, under new coordinator D’Anton Lynn, stifled Marshall's offense with only 147 yards of total offense. The Thundering Herd (0-1) failed to cross midfield more than three times, succumbing to Penn State's speed and aerial attack.
The Nittany Lions entered the game as heavy favorites, committing no turnovers and committing only four penalties throughout the game. Marshall, picked by Sun Belt coaches to finish third in their division, struggled to contain Penn State's fast-paced offense.
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