Now that the current generation of Panthers and Mountaineers have gotten a taste of the Backyard Brawl, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said they can’t get enough. “Our […]
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FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff coming to Morgantown for WVU’s season-opener against Penn State
107th Backyard Brawl will start at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN MORGANTOWN — Big Noon Kickoff is coming to Morgantown. Announced Thursday, FOX’s flagship pregame show will be […]
WVU, Pitt extend Backyard Brawl men’s basketball series through the 2027-28 season
MORGANTOWN — The men’s basketball version of the Backyard Brawl has new life. Both WVU and Pitt announced Thursday the rivalry will be extended four more years […]
COLUMN: Akok Akok’s WVU debut was something to cheer about
The first sort of hint came Tuesday afternoon, as WVU men’s hoops coach Josh Eilert was giving an update on his team. “I haven’t given up on […]
Ofri Naveh will play in his first Backyard Brawl, but has lived through The Derby
MORGANTOWN — At first glance, it would seem like WVU forward Ofri Naveh is the least-likely candidate to speak on the WVU-Pitt men’s basketball rivalry that resumes […]
Home football games have no impact on sobering center numbers
MORGANTOWN — Despite massive crowds, a prime-time kickoff and some 250 calls to MECCA 911 in one six-hour span, a single person ended up being transported to […]
Mountaineers looking to avoid letdown following emotional Backyard Brawl victory
MORGANTOWN — Following an emotional victory over their biggest rival last week, the West Virginia Mountaineers are looking to avoid a letdown when a team that’s had […]
Emergency crews respond to 250+ calls during Backyard Brawl
Saturday’s Backyard Brawl between WVU and Pitt brought in the largest crowd seen at Milan Puskar Stadium since 2019 with the in-game attendance reaching over 61,000. With […]
WVU’s defense came up big when the team needed it most to win the Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN — For the last year and change, West Virginia football’s biggest weakness has been its defense. Against rival Pitt on Saturday, however, that same defense turned […]
WVU’s Marchiol has shown impressive mettle for a young quarterback
MORGANTOWN — If nothing else, West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol has proven he isn’t afraid of the spotlight. For the second time in his young career, the […]
