FINAL: West Virginia Wins the Backyard Brawl in Overtime, 31-24
September 13, 2025 10:00 AM | Football
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia defeats Pitt in overtime to win the Backyard Brawl, 31-24.
West Virginia keeps Pitt out of the endzone with an interception by Darrian Lewis.
Gallery: (9-13-2025) WVU vs. Pitt
Tailgating Highlights
"It's always a great day when you can extend one of the best rivalries in all of college sports," WVU Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. "I want to thank Pitt Athletic Director Allan Greene for his help in extending the "Backyard Brawl," and there is no doubt that today's announcement is a win for not only fans of the two Universities but for all of college football."
The recently scheduled four-game addition will start in 2033 at Acrisure Stadium, move to Milan Puskar Stadium in 2034, go back to Pittsburgh in 2035, with the final game of the contract in Morgantown in 2036.
The last time a Rich Rodriguez-coached West Virginia football team faced Pitt in 2007, his Mountaineers were prohibitive favorites.
This year, it's Pat Narduzzi's Panthers who are sitting in the catbird seat following blowout victories over Duquesne and Central Michigan to begin the 2025 campaign.
Pitt barely broke a sweat in its 61-9 season-opening triumph over city foe Duquesne, and last week against Central Michigan, the Panthers poured it on late to down the Chippewas 45-17, including scoring a meaningless touchdown at the end when the outcome was already decided.
Both games were played at Acrisure Stadium.
Did he really say that?
Pitt's talented sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein, from Zachary, Louisiana, was asked about making his first-ever visit to sold-out Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown this Saturday.
According to Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now, the sister site to WV Sports Now, Holstein made the following statement in advance of Saturday's 108th Backyard Brawl.
"There's going to be little kids flipping me off; I'm going to get batteries and beer thrown at me on the sidelines, all types of stuff like that."
Next Home Game
The Mountaineers are home against Utah for Hall of Fame Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 27.Edwards Wins It
FINAL: West Virginia 31 | Pitt 24
West Virginia mounts an incredible comeback to win the Backyard Brawl in overtime.?? ??????. ??????????????. ??????????!!!
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 13, 2025
The Mountaineers win it in overtime!! pic.twitter.com/Otnfvljs9K
TOUCHDOWN: West Virginia 31 | Pitt 24
West Virginia takes the lead as running back Tye Edwards scores his THIRD rushing touchdown of the game. The Mountaineers have scored 17 unanswered points.TOUCHDOWN WEST VIRGINIA ??
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 13, 2025
Edwards has ??????????!
WVU 31, PITT 24 // OT1 pic.twitter.com/WKGq5dES2I
The Tying Moment
Tight end Grayson Barnes forces overtime with his touchdown reception in the final seconds of regulation.
TOUCHDOWN: West Virginia 24 | Pitt 24
West Virginia TIES the game with 11 seconds remaining in the game with a touchdown pass from Nicco Marchiol to tight end Grayson Barnes.FIELD GOAL: West Virginia 17 | Pitt 24
Kicker Kade Hensley converts the 21-yard field goal to cut Pitt's lead to seven.Second Half Frames
End of the Third Quarter: West Virginia 14 | Pitt 14
2025 NCAA National Champions
The WVU rifle team was honored for its 20th national title during the first half of the Backyard Brawl.
Edwards Scores Touchdown No. 2
TOUCHDOWN: West Virginia 14 | Pitt 3
Running back Tye Edwards scores his second rushing touchdown of the day as WVU extends its lead.TOUCHDOWN WEST VIRGINIA ??
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 13, 2025
The second of the day for Tye Edwards!
WVU 14, PITT 3 // 3rd-8:27 pic.twitter.com/9d7nlDCnyf
HALFTIME: West Virginia 7 | Pitt 3
Halftime at MPS. pic.twitter.com/3hBzsuBS45
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 13, 2025
INTERCEPTION
West Virginia keeps Pitt out of the endzone with an interception by Darrian Lewis.TOUCHDOWN: West Virginia 7 | Pitt 0
Running back Tye Edwards scores from 12 yards out to put West Virginia on the board in the second quarter!End of the First Quarter
West Virginia and Pitt remain scoreless at the end of the first quarter.End 1Q: WVU 0, Pitt 0. pic.twitter.com/fQ2NdDXEp0
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 13, 2025
Let's Bring on the Mountaineers!
Pregame Prep
Mountaineer Legends in Attendance
Not gonna miss this one ??
— West Virginia Football (@WVUfootball) September 13, 2025
?? @Tayaustin01 @bailey_stedman @BIrvin_WVU11 pic.twitter.com/NhvjLfbpsr
Pregame From the Blue Lot
Busy Day Ahead
It's game day in Almost Heaven ?? pic.twitter.com/2YxT6dacIm
— WVU Sports (@WVUSports) September 13, 2025
Tailgating Highlights
Backyard Brawl Extended
West Virginia University Director of Athletics Wren Baker has announced that the "Backyard Brawl" football series with Pitt, one of the nation's oldest and most intense rivalries, has been scheduled for four additional years (2033-36)."It's always a great day when you can extend one of the best rivalries in all of college sports," WVU Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker said. "I want to thank Pitt Athletic Director Allan Greene for his help in extending the "Backyard Brawl," and there is no doubt that today's announcement is a win for not only fans of the two Universities but for all of college football."
The recently scheduled four-game addition will start in 2033 at Acrisure Stadium, move to Milan Puskar Stadium in 2034, go back to Pittsburgh in 2035, with the final game of the contract in Morgantown in 2036.
Countdown to Kickoff – Mountaineers, Panthers to Clash One Final Time Until 2029
By John AntonikThe last time a Rich Rodriguez-coached West Virginia football team faced Pitt in 2007, his Mountaineers were prohibitive favorites.
This year, it's Pat Narduzzi's Panthers who are sitting in the catbird seat following blowout victories over Duquesne and Central Michigan to begin the 2025 campaign.
Pitt barely broke a sweat in its 61-9 season-opening triumph over city foe Duquesne, and last week against Central Michigan, the Panthers poured it on late to down the Chippewas 45-17, including scoring a meaningless touchdown at the end when the outcome was already decided.
Both games were played at Acrisure Stadium.
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By John AntonikDid he really say that?
Pitt's talented sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein, from Zachary, Louisiana, was asked about making his first-ever visit to sold-out Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown this Saturday.
According to Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now, the sister site to WV Sports Now, Holstein made the following statement in advance of Saturday's 108th Backyard Brawl.
"There's going to be little kids flipping me off; I'm going to get batteries and beer thrown at me on the sidelines, all types of stuff like that."
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