The 2007 Backyard Brawl remains one of the most iconic games in college football history, and Pitt is still riding high on that memorable upset.
The matchup was crucial for West Virginia, as a victory over Pitt would have secured their spot in the national championship game. However, the Panthers, 28.5-point underdogs, delivered a stunning upset, largely due to an injury to WVU’s starting quarterback, Pat White, which disrupted the Mountaineers’ offense. The final score, a surprising 13-9 in favor of Pitt, dashed West Virginia’s championship dreams.
Fast forward 17 years, and Pitt continues to savor that moment. Ahead of the latest clash with West Virginia, the Panthers couldn’t resist a bit of trolling. They displayed the final score of that legendary 2007 game on the scoreboard at Acrisure Stadium hours before kickoff.
Scoreboard showing the score of the 2007 Brawl because even in an empty stadium you shouldn’t miss a chance to taunt your rival. pic.twitter.com/6WK3xQlrvq
— 💫🅰️♈️🆔 (@ADavidHaleJoint) September 14, 2024
While it might seem unusual for Pitt to highlight a win from a season where they only managed five victories and missed out on bowl eligibility, it’s all part of the rivalry’s charm. In the Backyard Brawl, a bit of trash talk and trolling is par for the course.
