Marc Verica attended Monsignor Bonner High School in Drexel Hill, a suburb of Philadelphia.
Prior to the 2008 season, Verica competed with Lalich and fifth year senior Scott Deke for the starting quarterback job after Sewell became academically ineligible.
In the season finale against Virginia Tech, cornerback Vic Hall moved to quarterback for most snaps as the Cavaliers employed the wildcat formation though Verica returned for downs requiring a pass.
Verica competed with redshirt freshman Ross Metheny for the starting quarterback position in the 2010 season, ultimately winning.
Metheny and true freshman Michael Rocco received limited playing time in relief of Verica during the 2010 season.