Pitt defense in the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 - Ed Thompson / PSN
On Saturday, Pitt and West Virginia clashed in the 108th Backyard Brawl with the Mountaineers coming out on top 31-24 in overtime at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown.
Here are some of the best Backyard Brawl photos from Pittsburgh Sports Now photographer Ed Thompson.
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi walks the Milan Puskar Stadium field. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNQuarterback Eli Holstein (10) and punter Caleb Junko (91) take the field for warmups ahead of the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNRunning back Desmond Reid takes the field for warmups ahead of the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWide receiver Bryce Yates takes off on a big passing play after the catch. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt quarterback Eli Holstein looks down field against West Virginia. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWest Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez fired up at halftime of the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDefensive tackle Francis Brewu with a diving tackle on WVU running back Tye Edwards. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt wide receiver Deuce Spann makes a play in the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDefensive end Jimmy Scott pressures WVU quarterback Scotty Fox Jr. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDefensive tackle Nick James celebrates a sack. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt linebacker Kyle Louis. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWide receiver Kenny Johnson looks in a pass in the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt special teams coordinator Jacob Bronowski fired up after a play in the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWide receiver Deuce Spann runs a wildcat play. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNFreshman kicker Trey Butkowski reacts to a field-goal make against West Virginia. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDefensive tackle Isaiah Neal. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on from the sidelines against West Virginia. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt defensive tackle Sean FitzSimmons brings pressure against WVU. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWest Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol looks downfield against Pitt. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNLinebacker Braylan Lovelace reacts after a big play against West Virginia. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNThe Pitt defense defends a West Virginia goal-line opportunity. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNUnder the lights at Milan Puskar Stadium for the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt defense in the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWest Virginia fans celebrate a play in the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWVU tight end Grayson Barnes comes up with a big catch against Pitt. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWVU tight end Grayson Barnes pulls in a touchdown catch against Pitt safety Javon McIntyre. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWVU tight end Grayson Barnes celebrates game-tying touchdown against Pitt. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNQuarterback Eli Holstein goes down in overtime against West Virginia. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNEli Holstein stands in the pocket on the final play of the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWest Virginia linebacker Curtis Jones. Jr. after the Mountaineers win the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWest Virginia sideline erupts after Backyard Brawl overtime win. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWest Virginia fan after the Mountaineers win the Backyard Brawl. Sept. 13, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSN
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