PHOTOS: West Virginia completes comeback, beats Pitt in overtime to win Backyard Brawl
Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein takes a hard hit from West Virginia defensive lineman Edward Vesterinen during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Rich Rodriguez celebrates beating Pitt
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez celebrates after defeating Pitt during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
A pregame flyover at Milan Puskar Stadium
A military flyover was performed during the Star Spangled Banner before Pitt and West Virginia squared off for the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Braylan Lovelace celebrates an interception
Pitt linebacker Braylan Lovelace celebrates an interception during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Eli Holstein takes a hit from Reid Carrico
Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein takes a hit from West Virginia linebacker Reid Carrico during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Grayson Barnes scores a game-tying touchdown
West Virginia tight end Grayson Barnes celebrates scoring a game-tying touchdown against Pitt during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
The Mountaineer looks on
Cade Kincaid, the 71st Mountaineer mascot, looks on before Pitt and West Virginia squared off for the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Kyle Louis intercepts a pass
Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis intercepts a pass and is chased by West Virginia wide receiver Justin Smith-Brown during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Pat Narduzzi focuses in
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi focuses in before a play against West Virginia during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Eli Holstein listens to a play being called
Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein covers his ears to try and listen to a play call from the sidelines during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Milan Puskar Stadium is ready for action
A general view of Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia as final preparations were being made for the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl between Pitt and West Virginia on Sep. 13th, 2025.
Scotty Fox Jr. stiff arms Kyle Louis
West Virginia quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. stiff arms Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Rich Rodriguez questions the officials' call
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez has a discussion with the game officials during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Kenny Johnson flashes a smile
Pitt wide receiver Kenny Johnson flashes a smile against West Virginia during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Cheering on the Panthers
Pitt dance team member Mia Flaherty cheers on the Panthers against West Virginia during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Nicco Marchiol walks off the field with the win
West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol looks on after defeating Pitt during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Eli Holstein overtime pass
Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein throws a pass against West Virginia during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Rodney Gallagher III upended by Shawn Lee Jr.
West Virginia wide receiver Rodney Gallagher III is upended by Pitt cornerback Shawn Lee Jr. during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
"Blue" Hicks tripped up by Jason Chambers
Pitt wide receiver Cataurus "Blue" Hicks is tripped up by West Virginia cornerback Jason Chambers during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Cheering on the Mountaineers
A West Virginia cheerleader looks on during the 108th playing of the Backyard Brawl against Pitt on Sep. 13th, 2025 at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.