A uniform decision is in. A few moments ago, the West Virginia Mountaineers announced on social media that they will wear blue helmets, blue jerseys, and gold pants for the Backyard Brawl versus Pitt.
Game: @GoMartStores pic.twitter.com/bdvjTC91ok
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 11, 2025
Most worn rank: 1
Record: 128-53-4
Total games worn: 185
Win percentage: 71%
Last worn: 2024 vs Kansas State
Fans sitting in even-numbered sections (Sec. 102, 104, 202, 204, etc.), Touchdown Terrace, and WVU students seated in the upper-level student sections are encouraged to wear gold to the game. Fans sitting in odd-numbered sections (Sec. 101, 103, 201, 203, etc.) and WVU students seated in the lower-level student sections are encouraged to wear blue to the game. To see a Stripe the Stadium map, visit wvusports.com/stripethestadium.
2024: Pitt 38, West Virginia 34
2023: West Virginia 17, Pitt 6
2022: Pitt 38, West Virginia 31
2011: West Virginia 21, Pitt 20
2010: West Virginia 35, Pitt 10
2009: West Virginia 19, Pitt 16
2008: Pitt 19, West Virginia 15
2007: Pitt 13, West Virginia 9
2006: West Virginia 45, Pitt 27
2005: West Virginia 45, Pitt 13
2004: Pitt 16, West Virginia 13
2003: West Virginia 52, Pitt 31
2002: West Virginia 24, Pitt 17
2001: Pitt 23, West Virginia 17
2000: Pitt 38, West Virginia 28
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