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Rich Rod Beat Pitt, Then Rolled Into Applebee’s Like Ricky Bobby After Talladega

Saturday night's win over Pitt in the Backyard Brawl was special for West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez for a variety of reasons, and while he'll never admit to it, it helped get the proverbial monkey off his back from that 2007 loss that, of course, kept the Mountaineers out of the national championship.

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Between The Eers: A Night West Virginia Needed

Beating Pitt always means a little extra to West Virginia fans, but this past Saturday's win over the Panthers meant even more than usual. It's been a long time since Mountaineer fans have had a reason to truly believe the program is headed in the right direction or celebrate a massive home win, for that matter.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 15

Tye Edwards Used His Faith to Persevere in Backyard Brawl

West Virginia University running back Tye Edwards put his name in Backyard Brawl lore with his 143 yards and three touchdowns on the ground in the overtime win against Pitt on Saturday.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 15

Jimmori Robinson Will Make His WVU Debut This Week vs. Kansas

Last week, West Virginia bandit Jimmori Robinson was given the green light from the NCAA to play this season after there was some confusion regarding his academic status.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 15

Future WVU Lineman Ready to 'Run Through a Brick Wall' After Watching Backyard Brawl Win

The West Virginia fan base hasn’t had much to truly celebrate over the last several seasons. On Saturday, Rich Rodriguez took his team into battle at home in Morgantown, West Virginia.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

West Virginia Opens as Massive Underdogs for Road Game Against Kansas

What a night it was in Morgantown on Saturday as the West Virginia Mountaineers delivered one of the all-time best finishes in the Backyard Brawl, defeating Pitt in overtime 31-24.

Pat McAfee News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

Pat McAfee Reacts to West Virginia's Comeback Win in the Backyard Brawl

The Backyard Brawl is known for tight, down-to-the-wire finishes, epic comebacks, and the unthinkable happening. Former West Virginia kicker/punter Pat McAfee was a part of one of the most disappointing losses in program history.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

Rich Rodriguez Comments on Pitt's Absurd Amount of Injuries

The 108th edition of the Backyard Brawl became an instant classic after West Virginia came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to score 17 unanswered points to knock off Pitt in overtime 31-24.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

Between The Eers: West Virginia Found Its Identity in Backyard Brawl Win

Things didn't look great early in the fourth quarter on Saturday night, but West Virginia stormed back from a 10-point deficit to tie Pitt at 24 and eventually go on to win the game in overtime.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

Pat Narduzzi Complains About 'Lopsided' Penalties in Loss to West Virginia

West Virginia sent Pitt home with an overtime loss and will have bragging rights in the Backyard Brawl for the next four years. Following the game, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi met with reporters, discussing several different topics such as quarterback play, the lack of a run game, officiating, WVU's offense, and more.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 14

Stock Up, Stock Down: Major Movement Following West Virginia's Win Over Pitt

We're back without the weekly stock watch, just a day later. Here's how I saw things during West Virginia's win over Pitt on Saturday. Marchiol played okay in the first half, but boy, did he turn it on when the Mountaineers needed him most.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 13

Watch: Rich Rodriguez Gets Emotional After Backyard Brawl Upset

Following West Virginia‘s upset of Pittsburgh in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, an emotional Rich Rodriguez was immediately approached for an interview at midfield, and was clearly emotional in his first game back in the rivalry in nearly two decades.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 13

Three Rapid Takeaways from West Virginia's Backyard Brawl Win

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) knocked off the Pitt Panthers (2-1) Saturday evening in overtime 31-24. The West Virginia defense got to Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein on the first play of the game, sacking the redshirt sophomore and forcing the fumble.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 13

Mountaineer Mantrip: Backyard Brawl Edition

The West Virginia Mountaineers (1-1) take on the Pitt Panthers (2-0) Saturday afteroon. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST and the action will broadcast on ESPN.

Nick Saban News / Heartland College Sports / September 13

Nick Saban Had Something to Say About The Backyard Brawl

Nick Saban stirred up nostalgia and rivalry on ESPN’s College GameDay this week when, discussing the looming Backyard Brawl between West Virginia and Pittsburgh, he made it personal.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 13

Nick Saban Shows Support for WVU, but Picks Pitt on College GameDay

On ESPN's Game Day Show this morning, West Virginia was not a favorite in terms of reps picking the team to take the win over Pitt. Loyal Mountaineer alumni and former player Pat McAfee, of course, picked the Mountaineers to take the win in his usual West Virginia promotion way.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 13

Could Scotty Fox Have a Role in the Backyard Brawl for West Virginia?

Whether some want to admit it or not, the West Virginia Mountaineers have some issues at quarterback. Nicco Marchiol didn't play well in last week's game versus Ohio, and no, the offensive line play didn't help.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Heartland College Sports / September 12

Backyard Brawl to Continue Through 2036 as Pitt, WVU Extend Series

The historic Backyard Brawl between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through 2036, ensuring the rivals will face off yearly from 2029 to 2036, per Brett McMurphy.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Yardbarker / September 8

West Virginia gets terrible injury news after loss to Ohio

It can be tough when you add insult to injury, but the West Virginia Mountaineers are finding out that adding injury to insult in college football feels just as bad.

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Rich Rodriguez News / Yardbarker / August 30

Rich Rodriguez's return to WVU was blast from past

When West Virginia brought back Rich Rodriguez to lead its football program for the 2025 season, it was a real turn back the clock moment as a middling program tried to rediscover some of its recent glory.

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Pat McAfee News / Yardbarker / August 22