Backyard Brawl Resumes in Pittsburgh as West Virginia Travels to Face Pitt
Mountaineers Look to Avenge Last Year's Loss
The West Virginia Mountaineers will travel to Pittsburgh on September 1 to face the Pittsburgh Panthers in the Backyard Brawl, one of the most heated rivalries in college football.
The Mountaineers are looking to avenge last year's loss to the Panthers, which snapped a two-game winning streak for West Virginia in the series.
Running Backs to Play Key Role
The running backs will play a key role in the Backyard Brawl, as both teams have talented players at the position.
For West Virginia, Leddie Brown is the leading rusher, and he is coming off a season in which he rushed for over 1,000 yards.
For Pittsburgh, Israel Abanikanda is a dynamic playmaker who can hurt teams both as a runner and receiver.
Defenses Will Be Tested
The defenses will also be tested in the Backyard Brawl, as both teams have talented players on that side of the ball.
For West Virginia, Dante Stills is a disruptive force on the defensive line, and he is coming off a season in which he had 10.5 tackles for loss.
For Pittsburgh, Habakkuk Baldonado is a rising star at outside linebacker, and he is coming off a season in which he had 9.5 tackles for loss.
Fans Expected to Pack Acrisure Stadium
Acrisure Stadium is expected to be packed for the Backyard Brawl, as fans of both teams are eager to see these two rivals face off.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN.
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