Pitt Unveils 2025 Football Schedule, Jabs West Virginia

The Pitt Panthers have unveiled their 2025 football schedule with a creative video featuring themed pizzas for each opponent, including a jab at their rival, the West Virginia Mountaineers. The 'Mountaineer Special' pizza is priced at $13.09, a nod to Pitt's 13-9 victory over WVU in 2007 that prevented them from reaching the National Championship. This rivalry, known as the Backyard Brawl, has been rekindled after a hiatus due to conference realignment, with the two teams scheduled to meet on September 13, 2025. Rich Rodriguez, who previously coached WVU during the infamous 2007 game, returns to the Mountaineers' sidelines, adding another layer to the rivalry. The Panthers and Mountaineers have faced off 106 times, with Pitt leading the series. The renewed rivalry is expected to draw significant attention, especially after last season's matchup drew the largest crowd for a sporting event in Pittsburgh history.