WVU Football
WVU QB Nicco Marchiol Reveals When He Learned He Won Job, Evaluates Play
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The biggest offseason question surrounding WVU this year was answered an hour before kickoff for the fans, but Nicco Marchiol knew the job was his earlier in the week.
West Virginia’s starting quarterback confirmed he learned about his opportunity earlier in the week. And after his first season opening start of his college career, a game WVU eventually won 45-3, Marchiol said he feels he earned the job, which his head coach made clear as well.
WVU QB Nicco Marchiol says he was told he was going to start early in the week.
— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) August 30, 2025
Rich Rodriguez referenced Marchiol’s consistency from spring to fall camp and his competitiveness as why he eventually won WVU’s quarterback commotion.
Marchiol finished the game completing 17-of-20 passes for 224 yards with three total touchdowns, two on the ground and one through the air.
As far as evaluating his own play, Marchiol said there will always be completions in Rodriguez’s offense before complimenting his teammates.
But despite his efficiency, it took until the midway through the second half until the WVU offense was able to find a big play. Marchiol threw up a bomb, connecting with wide receiver Cam Vaughn for a 46-yard touchdown. It was at that point the Mountaineers knew they had the game in the game, something delayed due to a rough first half full of mistakes and turnovers.
Marchiol noted the need for the team to be more disciplined, especially as they head into a tough road environment to face a high-powered offense next week.
“We need to get back to playing disciplined West Virginia football.”
West Virginia (1-0) will now head to Athens, Ohio to take on the Bobcats (0-1) in Week 2.
