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Major Dilemma Confirmed for Rich Rodriguez & WVU After Rival Issues Warning Against Poaching – Insider Report

Major Dilemma Confirmed for Rich Rodriguez & WVU After Rival Issues Warning Against Poaching – Insider Report

West Virginia football does have Mountaineers in its name, but they’ll probably struggle with the sudden steep climb ahead. With Nicco Marchiol sidelined

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 2

Did WVU's Timeline to Contend Change with Nicco Marchiol's Decision to Leave?

The West Virginia Mountaineers came into the first year of the return of Rich Rodriguez, hoping for the best. The expectations were not very high, but many fans hoped WVU could remain competitive.  Rich Rod got an epic comeback victory over Pitt to win the Backyard Brawl, but after that, it’s been very ugly.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / October 1

5 Possible Transfer Destinations for Nicco Marchiol Once He Officially Enters Portal

West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a foot injury and enter the transfer portal at the end of the year, according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports.

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 1
Mountaineers QB Hits Transfer Portal After Donor Pat McAfee Hints Monster NIL Bid for ACC Star

Mountaineers QB Hits Transfer Portal After Donor Pat McAfee Hints Monster NIL Bid for ACC Star

We’re only a month into the season, and transfer portal news is already coming in. West Virginia QB Nicco Marchiol is expected to move out of West Virginia after the season.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / October 1
ESPN Not Impressed With Mountaineers’ Options Under Center

ESPN Not Impressed With Mountaineers’ Options Under Center

ESPN has released its ranking of every starting quarterback across the power conferences, putting each program’s situation in order from No. 1 through No.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 30
Key Injuries Have Hurt WVU’s Offense but Reinforcements May Be on the Way

Key Injuries Have Hurt WVU’s Offense but Reinforcements May Be on the Way

Just a few weeks ago, it looked like West Virginia may have found its recipe to be successful on the offensive side of the football. Nicco Marchiol looked

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 30

Between The Eers: Nicco Marchiol Update Raises Many Questions

Redshirt junior quarterback Nicco Marchiol is expected to miss several weeks, according to West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez, with a foot injury.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 29
Nicco Marchiol Could Miss 'Several Weeks,' but Rich Rod Wants WVU Doctors Involved

Nicco Marchiol Could Miss 'Several Weeks,' but Rich Rod Wants WVU Doctors Involved

Nicco Marchiol didn't suit up last week for West Virginia's home game against Utah due to spending time out in Colorado to seek an opinion on an injury to his foot.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 29

Rich Rod Not Blaming Injuries for 'Disappointing' & 'Embarrassing' Losses in Big 12 Play

Nicco Marchiol, Jahiem White, Jaden Bray, Tye Edwards, Cyncir Bowers, and so on. West Virginia has a long list of injuries, and that has certainly played a part in the team's early-season struggles.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 27
The Mountaineers Are Turning to a New Face This Weekend

The Mountaineers Are Turning to a New Face This Weekend

West Virginia is turning to Jaylen Henderson under center this Saturday after Nicco Marchiol was officially ruled out due to a foot injury. Marchiol, who had started all four games this season, was sidelined following a specialist visit in Colorado to address midfoot pain.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 26

Jaylen Henderson is Expected to Start at QB for West Virginia vs. Utah

West Virginia will be rocking with a new starting quarterback tomorrow afternoon as Nicco Marchiol is sidelined with a foot injury. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Friday night that the expectation is for Texas A&M transfer Jaylen Henderson to be that guy who gets the starting nod, which was to be expected.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 26
Who Starts at QB for WVU vs. Utah? Who Could Be Next in Line to Play?

Who Starts at QB for WVU vs. Utah? Who Could Be Next in Line to Play?

Nicco Marchiol is out for this Saturday's game versus Utah, which means West Virginia quarterback rotation, yes, rotation, will look a little different.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 26

WVU Is Starting a New QB vs. Utah, but Will Max Brown Make His Debut Too?

This Saturday, the Mountaineers will be trotting out a new starting quarterback for the first time this season, as Nicco Marchiol is on the shelf with a foot injury.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 25

Nicco Marchiol Officially Ruled Out for WVU's Game vs. Utah

As expected, West Virginia has officially ruled out starting quarterback Nicco Marchiol (foot) for this Saturday's game against the Utah Utes. Marchiol

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 25
WVU's Two Young QBs Are Creating Buzz Behind the Scenes — Here’s What We Know

WVU's Two Young QBs Are Creating Buzz Behind the Scenes — Here’s What We Know

Who starts at quarterback this week for West Virginia? Well, for the first time since the season opener, we don't know the answer to that. Nicco Marchiol (foot) is considered questionable and saw a specialist earlier this week in Colorado.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 24

Don’t Let the Numbers Fool You, Jaylen Henderson Can Throw Better Than You Think

With Nicco Marchiol missing some practice time this week, seeking an opinion on his injured foot, West Virginia may have to turn to another quarterback for Saturday's matchup versus Utah.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 24

Between The Eers: What Does the Future Hold for Nicco Marchiol at WVU?

West Virginia starting quarterback Nicco Marchiol has been added to a long list of injuries for the Mountaineer offense, and now, his status for Saturday's game versus Utah is in question.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 23
West Virginia’s Roster is Painfully Injured Right Now

West Virginia’s Roster is Painfully Injured Right Now

West Virginia football is limping into Week 5, and Rich Rodriguez isn’t sugarcoating it. The first-year head coach laid out a brutal injury report this week that paints a troubling picture for the Mountaineers.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 23

Nicco Marchiol Injury Raises Major Questions at QB for WVU Ahead of Utah Game

The injuries continue to pile up for the West Virginia offense, and now, we can add starting quarterback Nicco Marchiol to that list. "Nicco came to see us.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13
WVU rallies for OT win over Pitt in Backyard Brawl

WVU rallies for OT win over Pitt in Backyard Brawl

Tye Edwards ran for 141 yards and three touchdowns, including one in overtime, as West Virginia rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 31-24 victory over Pitt at Morgantown, W.Va., to win the Backyard Brawl rivalry.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / September 13
West Virginia Mountaineers Defeat Pittsburgh Panthers In OT Thriller

West Virginia Mountaineers Defeat Pittsburgh Panthers In OT Thriller

In a game that had more plot twists than a season finale, West Virginia clawed its way back to snatch a 31-24 overtime victory against Pittsburgh in the

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / August 30
West Virginia Just Made Its Call at Quarterback

West Virginia Just Made Its Call at Quarterback

West Virginia has made its decision at quarterback, naming Nicco Marchiol the starter for the 2025 season. The redshirt junior beat out a competitive group that included Jaylen Henderson and Max Brown.

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