Ault: Graziano to start at Nebraska
Nevada coach Chris Ault said late Monday that sophomore Nick Graziano will start at quarterback for the team’s season opener against Nebraska Saturday.
Graziano, who was the third starter last year behind seniors Jeff Rowe and Travis Moore, beat out redshirt freshman Colin Kaepernick for the job and will make his debut against one of the toughest defenses the team will play all season.
“Both of the quarterbacks looked very good in fall camp,” Ault said in a statement. “Graz has earned the starting job but Kap is going to play as well.”
Luke Collis is listed as the third-string quarterback.
Graziano will replace Rowe, who started three years at Nevada and was drafted in the fifth round to the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Graziano was one of the most hyped quarterbacks in recent years and has impressed the coaching staff with his maturity and strong arm. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Graziano saw limited action last season. He completed nine of 17 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown.
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