WVU fans have been waiting to see what Nicco Marchiol could bring to the field, and this season might finally be the time. The redshirt junior quarterback has been with the Mountaineers since 2022, and after flashes of promise in the previous years, Marchiol is showing signs this could be his breakout season. Read more Player Spotlight: Nicco Marchiol – QB1?
2024 – Redshirt Sophomore
Prior to this season, Marchiol has appeared in 20 career games for the Mountaineers, making three starts. It was last season when he began to carve out a reputation as a player who could step in and deliver when needed.
In 2024, he saw action in eight games and earned two starts, leading WVU 2-0 in these contests. Against Arizona, one of the two starts, Marchiol completed 18-of-22 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns and earned the WVU Offensive Champion title for the game. These stats, which would prove to be one of his most polished performances, came out of Marchiol’s first start of the season. The composure Marchiol possesses each time he steps onto the field for the Mountaineers is an aspect of his performance that truly carries over to the fans. WVU fans have seen Marchiol perform and are asking for more.
He followed up his Arizona start with more big moments against Cincinnati and Oklahoma State. Marchiol had a 9-for-15, 156-yard performance against Cincinnati; that included both a passing and a running touchdown. Against Oklahoma State, Marchiol added 46 rushing yards to go with a 10-yard touchdown pass. His 2024 campaign ended with 37-of-56 successful passes for 434 yards and five touchdowns.
2023 – Redshirt Freshman
Marchiol came to WVU as a freshman in 2022, but the 2023 season was when he first began to get a look at extended playing time. Early on, he showed glimpses of the dual-threat potential that made him a four-star recruit out of Hamilton High School in Arizona.
He appeared in nine games with his first career start against Texas Tech, where he threw one touchdown and finished 12-of-21 with 78 yards. Again, showing his composure and ability to perform at this level.
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Hamilton High School – Four Star Recruit
Even before suiting up for WVU, Marchiol was turning heads. To name a few of his accolades, he was listed as the No. 3 player in Arizona by 247Sports and ESPN, No. 10 pocket passer by ESPN, the No. 17 pro-style quarterback by Rivals, and No. 20 quarterback by 247Sports.
Marchiol was rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN. He was named the NFF Danny White Arizona Quarterback of the Year and Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year – the list goes on.
The Backyard Brawl
Marchiol also has experience in the Backyard Brawl category, helping to bring the Mountaineers to a win against the Pittsburgh Panthers in 2023.
With experience under his belt and proven success in big moments – such as the Backyard Brawl in 2023 – the question is: could this be the year Nicco Marchiol becomes QB1? WVU fans are certainly eager to see it happen.
