He played college football at Rutgers and was the Scarlet Knights starting quarterback from 2012 to 2014.

Nova attended Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey, New Jersey.

Nova started five games in 2011 as a true freshman and led Rutgers to a victory in the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl.

[1] The 2013 season proved less successful for Nova, as he was replaced by Chas Dodd in the final two games, as the starting quarterback.

[3] On September 27, 2014 Nova set the Rutgers record for career touchdown passes.