Pitt/West Virginia ‘Backyard Brawl’ Gameday News and Notes

After months of hype, talk and analysis, the ‘Backyard Brawl” is finally here. For the first time tonight in 11 years, Pitt and West Virginia will battle on the football field. The Pittsburgh Sports Now football staff will be at Acrisure Stadium and will have you covered all day and night long. The No. 17 ranked Pitt Panthers are currently 7.5-point favorites over the Mountaineers.

 

Update (4:32 PM)-

Awesome scene on the north shore. pic.twitter.com/BsMtBfCiZm

— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 1, 2022

Update (4:13 PM)-

Lets ride pic.twitter.com/6MztmbvQQA

— Yinzburgh Adam (@yinzburghsports) September 1, 2022

Update (3:53 PM)-

It’s not just a game day… it’s a ESPN College Gameday pic.twitter.com/pQPOD75EHw

— Logan Carney (@Media_Carnival) September 1, 2022

Update (3:50 PM)-

These towels are placed on every seat for tonight’s game. pic.twitter.com/jC1xSRxc7B

— Logan Carney (@Media_Carnival) September 1, 2022

Update (3:43 PM)-

Gold Lot 1B📍
Hail Loyal Sons. pic.twitter.com/qOofEwS9SH

— The Loyal Sons (@TheLoyalSons) September 1, 2022

Update (3:04 PM)-

Tonight’s Honorary Captain: Coach Dave Wannstedt‼️

– ‘73 Pitt Team Captain
– Super Bowl Champ
– National Champ
– Head coach in NFL (Bears and Dolphins)
– Led Pitt to a Top-15 finish in 2009
– One Legendary PITT MAN 🟨🟦pic.twitter.com/3rHeqieT4E

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) September 1, 2022

Update (10:16 AM)

“Backyard Brawl back… Hail to Pitt!”

– @NYJets DB Jordan Whitehead #H2P » @jwhite_333 pic.twitter.com/HhzXKB5SCL

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) August 31, 2022

 

Update (9:48 AM)-

ACC teams against the spread last year:

Pitt: 10-3
Syracuse: 8-4
NCST: 7-5
UVA: 7-5
Miami: 6-6
Louisville: 6-6
FSU: 6-6
BC: 6-6
Wake: 6-7
VT: 5-7
UNC: 5-7
Clemson: 4-8
GT: 4-8
Duke: 4-8

Bet wisely friends. Happy football season. #CFB #GamblingTwitter #bettingtips

— Kelly Gramlich (@kellygramlich) September 1, 2022

 

Update (9:31 AM)-

What a Beautiful Morning in The Burgh, Let’s Go! #H2P pic.twitter.com/UBiGqF3DmC

— Frank Cignetti Jr. (@FrankCignetti) September 1, 2022

 

Update (8:41 AM)-

Good luck to @CoachDuzzPittFB and the @Pitt_FB team tonight and the rest of the 2022 season. Start strong and get it done.

— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) September 1, 2022

 

Update (8:32 PM)-

Passion. Pride. Respect.

Cheer on the Panthers with class.

A message from @Pitt_LykeAD #H2P » #BeatWVU pic.twitter.com/xjHrqWUZLV

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 1, 2022

Update (8:04 AM)-

Week 1 predictions are here from @BCrawford247 and @chris_hummer 👀

Who do y’all think got it right?

✍️ https://t.co/q4Oy38b3pJ pic.twitter.com/8bhJtmuEij

— 247Sports (@247Sports) August 31, 2022

Update (8:01 AM)- 

Waffle House Gang! 🤞🏾🔵🟡

Can’t wait to take the field w/ these young men! The waffle house is always open…and everyone eats! #WHG 🧇😤 pic.twitter.com/C59VIUnagI

— Tiquan Underwood (@TiUnderwood) August 31, 2022

 

For the first time in 3,933 days, it’s officially a Backyard Brawl game day.

College football has changed an awful lot in that time. #Pitt fans, what has to happen tonight to start a new streak off right?

— Karl Ludwig (@LudwigKarl8) September 1, 2022