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Gallery: WVU Football Gets First Win Over Pitt Since 2011

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2 weeks ago

September 18, 2023

WVU Football RB CJ Donaldson against Pitt

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — How sweet it was for WVU football fans. The Mountaineers, behind backup quarterback Nicco Marchiol, defeated the Pitt Panthers for the first time since 2011 at Milan Puskar Stadium. Relive some of the pregame, game time and post game festivities through photos by WVSN photographer, Kelsie LeRose.

: RB CJ Donaldson takes off his helmet when celebrating his touchdown versus Pittsburgh. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU WR Hudson Clement who earned his scholarship last week warm-up before his first taste of the Backyard Brawl. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: CJ Donaldson runs toward the end zone in the Mountaineers win over the Panthers. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU Head Coach Neal Brown enters Milan Puskar Stadium. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: The Mountaineers enter the stadium before its match up with Pittsburgh. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU Alums Rasheed Marshall, from left, Noel Devine and Quincy Wilson.

: Offensive Lineman Ja’Quay Hubbard carries out the West Virginia flag before the Backyard Brawl. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Head Coach Neal Brown argues a call with a referee during the Sept. 16, 2023 matchup in Morgantown WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU Football’s defense with the gang tackle to keep the Panthers from scoring a touchdown. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU QB Garrett Greene throws the ball before going out in the team’s second drive versus Pitt. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU’s Hershey McLaurin helps almost forces a fumble versus the Pitt Panthers. After a review the call on the field stood for a non turnover. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: The WVU Baseball team was recognized during the Backyard Brawl for winning the share of the Big 12 regular season title. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU RB CJ Donaldson takes off his helmet after scoring a touchdown versus Pitt. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WV CB Beanie Bishop runs back an interception versus the Panthers Saturday, Sept. 16. 2023. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: The defense and defensive staff celebrate another turnover by the Panthers. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Tyrin Bradley, 8, with the tackle for the Mountaineers. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Lee Kpogba celebrates a defensive stop. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU and Pitt players get into a small scrum late in the Backyard Brawl Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Redshirt Junior Lance Dixon celebrates with fans while singing “Country Roads.” WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Aubrey Burks celebrates a solo tackle versus Pittsburgh Saturday night in Morgantown. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU Basketball players play with Mountaineer fans prior to the Backyard Brawl. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Beanie Bishop Jr. wears the coal miners helmet after his first interception over the Pitt Panthers. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Lee Kpogba celebrates by sitting with Mountaineer students during the singing of “Country Roads” over Pittsburgh. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Players and fan take part in the “Country Roads” tradition. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: Young WVU fans enjoy their first Backyard Brawl. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

: WVU QB Nicco Marchiol celebrates a huge play for the Mountaineers versus Pitt. WVSN photo/Kelsie LeRose

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