Nicco Marchiol, born in Chandler, AZ, is a sophomore quarterback for the West Virginia Mountaineers in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 223 pounds, Marchiol wears jersey number 8. In the 2024 regular season, he played in eight games, starting in two of them.
During the season, Marchiol showcased his passing abilities, completing 37 of 56 attempts for a total of 434 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 66.071%. He threw five touchdown passes, with his longest being a 54-yard throw, and maintained a passer rating of 153.49. Despite facing six sacks, resulting in a loss of 27 yards, he managed to maintain an average of 7.75 yards per pass attempt.
In addition to his passing skills, Marchiol contributed to the rushing game with 40 attempts, accumulating 120 yards. He scored two rushing touchdowns, with his longest run covering 19 yards. His average gain per rushing attempt was 3.0 yards.
Marchiol's gameplay statistics reflect his dual-threat abilities as a quarterback, showing potential both in passing and rushing. As a sophomore, his performances contribute significantly to the team's dynamics and strategy on the field.