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Backyard Brawl
"Backyard Brawl"
Pittsburgh
ACC Conference
VS
114 games
West Virginia
Big 12
Pittsburgh leads 67-39-3
Overview
Appalachian regional rivalry with intense atmosphere. Historic matchup.
Started 1921. Regional pride rivalry.
Impact & Significance
Conference title race (now ended)
Notable Moments
- •Pittsburgh's 1990s dominance
- •West Virginia's recent rise
- •Dan Marino era Pitt
- •Rich Rodriguez era WVU
- •Backyard Brawl tradition
Legendary Players
Dan Marino, Mark May, Major Harris, Tavon Austin
Traditions & Culture
Backyard Brawl atmosphere, regional pride
Recruiting Impact
Appalachian talent pipeline
Quick Facts
First Game
1921
Total Games
114
Series Lead
Pittsburgh leads 67-39-3
All-Time Records
Pittsburgh: 67 wins, West Virginia: 39 wins, 3 ties
Conference
ACC / Big 12
Related Topics
Pittsburgh West Virginia Backyard Brawlcollege football
