Special teams, defense critical for Pitt Victory // James Carter, Staff Writer West Virginia comes into the game a little wobbly after losing last weekend against the Ohio Bobcats 10-17. They also lost star running back Jaheim White to injury. White is one of the best running backs in the country and was instrumental to their success this season. Even still, the Mountaineers … [Read more...] about A blowout or a trap game? The sports desk’s Backyard Brawl predictions
West Virginia pulls off late-game heroics to beat Pitt 31-24 in overtime
It’s truly a shame we can’t do this every year. In the final edition of the Backyard Brawl for another four years, Pitt and West Virginia certainly saved some fireworks for their meeting on Saturday. This game truly had it all — multiple hard hits, a double-digit comeback by Pitt and a last-second, game-tying drive with seconds left by West Virginia that forced overtime. But … [Read more...] about West Virginia pulls off late-game heroics to beat Pitt 31-24 in overtime
Photos: Signs in South Oakland for The Backyard Brawl
Photos of signs around South Oakland in support of Pitt against WVU in the Backyard Brawl. Gallery • 5 Photos Bronco York | Senior Staff … [Read more...] about Photos: Signs in South Oakland for The Backyard Brawl
Photos: The Backyard Brawl @ WVU
Photos from The Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, WV on Sept 13, 2025. Gallery • 9 Photos Hannah Levine | Visuals Editor The Pitt Panthers and WVU … [Read more...] about Photos: The Backyard Brawl @ WVU
Three keys to victory in the Backyard Brawl
Everyone knows what’s next. On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Panthers head to Morgantown, West Virginia, to battle the Mountaineers in the 108th edition of The Backyard Brawl. Pitt defended its home turf with blowout victories over Duquesne and Central Michigan. West Virginia did the same with a 45-3 win over Robert Morris in week one. ESPN’s College GameDay was preparing to cover … [Read more...] about Three keys to victory in the Backyard Brawl