MORGANTOWN, W.Va. A lengthy 4,313 days had passed since West Virginia last defeated Pitt on the gridiron. With the Backyard Brawl series taking a 10-season hiatus, and then the Mountaineers falling by seven points last year in Pittsburgh, Saturday night’s victory had been a long time coming. Many of the players on the field […]
With the Backyard Brawl returning with a bang last year, Panthers fans can only hope to see something similar this Saturday in Morgantown. New fans and players will get to experience the intense battles that the Backyard Brawl brings, leaving lasting memories for generations. This rivalry produced some awesome games and moments in the past.
From burning couches to displaying effigies of head coaches, the Backyard Brawl has a contentious history that dates back to 1895, when Pitt won 8-0. Since then, the game has turned into a battleground of insults and deep-rooted Appalachian rivalry.