Pitt Loses Backyard Brawl to West Virginia in Overtime

The Pittsburgh Panthers lost to West Virginia in overtime, 31-24, continuing their losing streak at West Virginia's Milan Puskar Stadium since 2007. Despite a strong second-half comeback, Pitt could not stop West Virginia's final drive and failed to score in overtime. The Panthers struggled early, with turnovers and missed field goals hindering their momentum, while West Virginia capitalized on good field position and consistent quarterback play. This marks Pitt's fourth consecutive loss to West Virginia at this venue, extending a challenging trend for the Panthers in this rivalry game. Defensive efforts included multiple sacks by Pitt linemen, but offensive penalties and missed opportunities ultimately cost them the game. The Mountaineers secured the win with a touchdown run by Tye Edwards in overtime after a tightly contested regulation period.