College Football

Former WVU QB Nicco Marchiol Finds Next College Program

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2 months ago

March 16, 2026

Kelsie LeRose / WVSN

Former WVU quarterback Nicco Marchiol has found his next college program. Marchiol announced his commitment to Northwestern on Monday after visiting the Wildcats over the weekend.

Marchiol finished his Mountaineer career with 1,462 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He arrived in Morgantown in 2022 and spent four years, including a redshirt freshman season, at WVU.

Marchiol last played for WVU in their 41-10 loss at Kansas. He then disclosed a foot injury to Rodriguez and his staff after the game.

A week after being crowned West Virginia’s hero for leading the Mountaineers to a comeback win over Pitt, Marchiol was only 15-of-27 for 127 yards as WVU struggled to find a rhythm on offense throughout most of the game in Lawrence. He also threw a pick and ran for -4 yards on six attempts on the ground.

Marchiol, who decided to stay an play for Rodriguez after spending three years under Neal Brown, had 720 passing yards, 56 yards on the ground, three total touchdowns and two picks in four games in 2025.

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