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Nicco Marchiol’s Moment: Can WVU’s New Era Start Under Center?

WVU redshirt junior quarterback Nicco Marchiol elected to return to the Mountaineers this offseason, following the firing of former Head Coach Neal Brown.

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Between The Eers: Why the Low Ranking for Nicco Marchiol?

Earlier this week, I released my preseason Big 12 starting quarterback rankings, and as expected, West Virginia fans weren't too thrilled with Nicco Marchiol checking in at No.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 22

Ranking All 16 Starting Quarterbacks in the Big 12 From Worst to First

We're just a little over two months away from the start of the 2025 college football season and another year of exciting play in the Big 12 Conference.

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

Between The Eers: State of the West Virginia Quarterback Room

This fall, the competition in the West Virginia quarterback room will be turned up a notch as Nicco Marchiol, Jaylen Henderson (Texas A&M transfer), and Max Brown (Charlotte transfer) compete for the starting job.

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College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 20

Jaylen Henderson, Nicco Marchiol Give Sneak Peek, Post Throwing Session Clips

Things have slowed down quite a bit in college football with spring practice in the books and there being a little "downtime" before OTAs later this summer, but the work never stops, especially for a pair of guys who are battling for the most important position on the field.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 19

West Virginia, Pitt Share Same Tier in ESPN's QB Room Rankings for 2025 Season

A starter has not been named in Morgantown yet, but the starting quarterback race appears to be between Nicco Marchiol and Texas A&M transfer Jaylen Henderson.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / May 11

West Virginia QB Competition: Is it Nicco Marchiol's Job to Lose?

West Virginia will have a new signal caller in 2025, and the competition is on-going. The competition will run into fall camp and it's likely that Mountaineer fans won't know who the starter is until the first offensive possession versus Robert Morris.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / February 20

Rich Rodriguez Offers Early Thoughts on WVU’s QB Competition

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – While most positions are up for garbs at WVU, Rich Rodriguez knows the one that matters more than any other is quarterback. And even with several new quarterbacks on the current roster, most believe the battle for the starting spot will come down to the returning Nicco Marchiol vs.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / January 17

Rich Rodriguez is Playing Chess, Not Checkers with WVU QB Position

Nothing else will matter if Rich Rodriguez doesn’t find his quarterback, the man who will lead his offense the same way WVU legends Rasheed Marshall and Pat White once did.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 14

Another Transfer QB for WVU? Evaluating Where Each QB Stands Entering the Offseason

Just when you thought West Virginia was done adding to the quarterback room, Rich Rodriguez went out and scooped up former Florida/Charlotte quarterback Max Brown.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 9

Nicco Marchiol or Jaylen Henderson? Is There a Wild Card? Examining the WVU QB Room

Nicco Marchiol was expected to take over as the West Virginia starting quarterback in 2025, but Neal Brown out and Rich Rodriguez in, that could change.

College Football News / The Smoking Musket / January 2

Marchiol Staying at West Virginia: “Ready to Finish What I Came Here to Do”

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 1

QB Nicco Marchiol Announces He Will Return to West Virginia in 2025

The last time Rich Rodriguez was the head coach at West Virginia, he had a left-handed dual-threat quarterback, Pat White, who had the Mountaineers on the doorstep of the national championship.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / December 24

WVU Football Jumping All Over TCU Transfer Dual-Threat QB

No matter what happens with the WVU football roster moving forward, there’s always one position more important than any other – quarterback. And with Rich Rodriguez back at the helm of the Mountaineers, many are wondering if he plans to stick with incumbent Nicco Marchiol or go searching for an immediate upgrade.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 16

Examining Nicco Marchiol's Future at West Virginia Following the Rich Rodriguez Hire

Nicco Marchiol was set to take over the reins of the West Virginia offense in 2025, but with Neal Brown no longer the man in charge, there's no certainty that he will indeed be the guy next fall.

Watch: President-Elect Donald Trump Posts About WVU QB Nicco Marchiol

Is it possible former president and now president-elect Donald Trump is a fan of WVU quarterback Nicco Marchiol? Well, that’s at least the case based on his timeline on the social media platform Truth Social.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 12

The Explanation Behind Nicco Marchiol's Not-So-Sharp Outing vs. Cincinnati

West Virginia has had to turn to redshirt sophomore Nicco Marchiol at quarterback for its last two games due to the injury of starter Garrett Greene, and it's resulted in a pair of road wins.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 9

West Virginia takes advantage of turnovers, downs Cincinnati

The visiting West Virginia Mountaineers turned three turnovers by Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Brendan Sorsby into 17 points in registering a 31-24 win on Saturday.

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College Football News / WV Sports Now / November 9