ROCCO BECHT AND BYRUM BROWN AVAILABLE IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL

Iowa State Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht (3) looks to pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on November 29th, 2025 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by WJ/Icon Sportswire)

The quarterback market continues to take shape as the offseason approaches, with two established starters officially entering the NCAA transfer portal. Rocco Becht and Byrum Brown, both central figures for their respective programs, are now available ahead of what will be the final year of their collegiate eligibility.

A three-year starter at Iowa State Cyclones, Becht departs Ames after leading one of the most consistent stretches in program history. He guided the Cyclones to 26 wins during his tenure, including a breakthrough 2024 season that featured an 11–3 record, a Big 12 Championship Game appearance, and a bowl victory. While his 2025 campaign was disrupted by shoulder injuries and a recent labrum procedure, Becht remains one of the most experienced quarterbacks on the market, combining production, poise, and leadership. His decision also comes amid program transition, following the departure of head coach Matt Campbell, signaling a natural inflection point for both sides.

USF quarterback Byrum Brown (17) passes in the third quarter as the Miami Hurricanes faced the South Florida Bulls on September 13, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire)

Meanwhile, Byrum Brown exits South Florida Bulls as one of the most productive players in school history. A true dual-threat quarterback, Brown served as the centerpiece of an offense built around his versatility and explosiveness. Even with injuries limiting parts of his final season, his overall body of work reflects sustained impact and consistency, as South Florida returned to national relevance with one of its strongest seasons in nearly a decade.

Brown’s availability immediately draws attention from quarterback-needy programs, including Auburn Tigers, where long-term stability at the position has remained elusive in recent years. A potential reunion with a familiar coaching staff could position Brown as a plug-and-play option capable of elevating an offense quickly.

With one year of eligibility remaining, both Becht and Brown represent high-upside, short-term solutions in an increasingly experience-driven quarterback market. Their decisions in the coming weeks could have a meaningful ripple effect across the college football landscape, reshaping offensive identities well before the opening kickoff of next season.