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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.

Column | What does “13-9” really mean?

By Conor Hutchison and James Carter September 10, 2024

This Saturday marks the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl. If bystanders do not know what this game means, they will find out.  Time stops when these two teams play one another. Few teams have played...

Sports analyst Pat McAfee watches an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Column | I am not a fan of Pat McAfee

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

It is a shame the types of people we turn into our celebrities, idols and public figures. With the advent of social media, we get to see both the good and bad parts of society. Everyone gets to have a...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday Aug. 31 at Acrisure Stadium.

‘West Virginia who?’: Students, players share expectations for the 2024 Backyard Brawl

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, Pitt football will take on longtime foe West Virginia in the much anticipated Backyard Brawl at Acrisure Stadium. Fans have engaged in much discourse online on the predicted outcome...

Rutgers defensive tackle Pete Tverdov, left, pressures Pittsburgh backup quarterback Pat Bostick in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008. Bostick threw an interception on the play as Rutgers defeated Pittsburgh 54-34. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

‘Pandemonium’: Pat Bostick recounts classic ‘13-9’ Backyard Brawl

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

The rivalry between Pitt and West Virginia is one with absolutely no love lost. Since 2022, the bitter archnemeses face off once a year in a matchup packed with history, excitement and hatred. Former...

Senior forward Blake Hinson (2) screams after hitting a 3-pointer during this Sunday afternoon's game against Clemson in the Petesen Events Center.

Preview | Pitt men’s basketball looks to get back on track against West Virginia in Backyard Brawl

By Jack Markowski, Senior Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Pitt men’s basketball (5-3, 0-1 ACC) needs a morale booster heading into its game against West Virginia (3-4, 0-0 Big 12) on Wednesday in this year’s edition of the Backyard Brawl. The Panthers are...

Junior guard Bella Perkins (10) catches a pass during Saturday's game against WVU in the Petersen Events Center.

Pitt women’s basketball fall short in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 71-62

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer November 11, 2023

West Virginia took down Pitt women’s basketball 71-62 in another edition of the Backyard Brawl, bringing the Panthers’ record to 1-1 on the season. Fifth year guard Lauren Fields led West Virginia...

A player holds a football during the Pitt football spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Backyard Brawl Takeaways | Panthers beat themselves, Donaldson dominates again

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2023

“Let’s Go Pitt!” is a common phrase that Pitt fans chant when cheering on Pitt football. However, on Saturday in Morgantown, Mountaineer fans mocked the Panthers with their own three-word chant....

‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

‘Country roads, take me home’: Pitt football falls flat in Backyard Brawl, loses to West Virginia 17-6

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 16, 2023

At the start of the fourth quarter of the Backyard Brawl on Friday night, a tune familiar to Pitt fans began to play at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. As Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond...

Pitt and WVU fans tailgate outside of Mountaineer Field ahead of the Backyard Brawl on Saturday.

‘Pitt is it’: Fans of Panthers, Mountaineers give their final takes just hours before kickoff of the Backyard Brawl

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 16, 2023

Hostility and beer lingered in the Morgantown air ahead of the 106th Backyard Brawl. The Panthers got off their buses with their helmets on to protect them from projectiles thrown at them by Mountaineer...

Roc the Panther amid a crowd of football fans at the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023.

Feature | Fans, officials and former players reflect on the history of the Backyard Brawl

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer September 14, 2023

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...

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