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ESPN analyst Greg McElroy believes the Backyard Brawl, an intense rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and West Virginia Mountaineers, should be on every college football fan's bucket list.

Greg McElroy says college football rivalry should be on your bucket list

Matt De Lima

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Sep 12, 2025

Oct 13, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (94) run on the field against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

NFL Execs Label Former Pitt Star as Breakout Candidate

Karl Ludwig

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Sep 12, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis celebrates with linebacker Rasheem Biles (31) after intercepting West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Image Images

Pitt Defense Wants More Turnovers Against West Virginia

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 12, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Tommy McIntosh (19) runs after catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Shadarian Harrison (21) and defensive back Javon McIntyre (hidden) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt DBs Stepping Up for Injured Starters

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 11, 2025

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The Backyard Brawl between Pittsburgh and West Virginia is one of Week 3's most heated rivalry games.

Previewing the top rivalry games in College Football for Week 3

Josh Helmholdt

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Sep 11, 2025

Jul 23, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Pittsburgh defensice back Javon McIntyre answers questions from the media during ACC Media days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Pitt Team Captain Previews Backyard Brawl, Reflects on College Career

Owen Lenson

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Sep 11, 2025

Sep 30, 2023; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts before the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

4-Star WPIAL WR to Visit Pitt

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 11, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Tommy McIntosh (19) runs after catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Shadarian Harrison (21) and defensive back Javon McIntyre (hidden) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Snap Counts: New Players Pulled Back After Strong Start

Karl Ludwig

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Sep 10, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Raphael Williams Jr. (5) celebrates his touchdown offensive linemen Lyndon Cooper (56) and Keith Gouveia (66) against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Reveals Depth Chart vs. WVU

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 9, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein (10) throws a touchdown pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

WATCH: Pitt QB Eli Holstein Addresses Backyard Brawl

Dominic Campbell

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Sep 9, 2025

Oct 12, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) reacts after registering a sack against the California Golden Bears during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Four Pitt Players Named to ACC Team of the Week

Karl Ludwig

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Sep 9, 2025

Nov 9, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers helmet on the sidelines against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Athletics Takes Over NIL Collective Responsibilities

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 9, 2025

No. 5 Miami hosts No. 18 South Florida in a sneak-attack game that could be closer than the betting line indicates.

Forde-Yard Dash: Week 3 Guide to Games That Could Have Long-Lasting Effects

Pat Forde

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Sep 9, 2025

Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) and M.J. Devonshire (12) of the Pittsburgh Panthers react as the West Virginia Mountaineers walk off the field after falling to the Panthers 38-31 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on September 1, 2022.

Pitt Vs West Virginia Backyard Brawl

Pitt HC Weighs in On Backyard Brawl Tradition

Karl Ludwig

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Sep 9, 2025

Nov 16, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on from the sidelines against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Freshman RB to Burn Redshirt

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi arrives at the stadium before the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

WATCH: Pitt's Pat Narduzzi Discusses Backyard Brawl

Karl Ludwig

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Sep 8, 2025

Sep 14, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers running back Jahiem White (1) scores a touchdown against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Donovan McMillon (3) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Pitt Gets Big West Virginia Injury News Before Matchup

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi arrives at the stadium before the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Football Inks Home-and-Home with SEC Team

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 8, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) greets fans as he takes the field against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Football Hosts 2026 WPIAL Commit Trio

Mitchell Corcoran

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Sep 8, 2025

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