WVU Football
Twitter Reaction to West Virginia’s 17-6 Win Over Pitt in 106th Backyard Brawl
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – It was a thrilling day in Morgantown for West Virginia fans clamoring for a Backyard Brawl win. In the 106th installment of the Pitt-WVU rivalry, the Mountaineers dominated the second half and took advantage of multiple Panther mistakes to secure a 17-6 victory.
The win marked the first in 12 years, dating back to a 21-20 victory on Nov. 25 while in Big East competition. Mountaineers faithful took to Twitter (X) to express their jubilation.
🗣🗣 WVU’S BACK
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 17, 2023
I meant to say this earlier, I legitimately have not seen a running back find holes and gaps like @Sp3Cj in a very long time.
He’s going to be playing on Sundays.
Dude is absolutely special. #WVU
— Myrtle Mountaineer (@MyrtleEers) September 17, 2023
That was fun. #WVU pic.twitter.com/bmPSAKNdSm
— Bryan D (@bryandwvu) September 17, 2023
Good Win in Morgantown! #WVU pic.twitter.com/9mrNnwrOul
— Caleb 🔥💵 (@CalebGregory304) September 17, 2023
HAIL!!! #WVU #Mountaineers #WestVirginia pic.twitter.com/HBFw8JU3TL
— Evan Landers (@evanrlanders) September 17, 2023
Thank you @WVUfootball for giving all who hold WVU in their hearts this win.
We all really needed it.#HailWV #WVU #NealLasso
— Suzette Raines (@SuzetteRaines) September 17, 2023
Good win for WV! Let’s hope our QB and RB get healthy. Hope to see folks in Upshur County tomorrow.#WVU
— Patrick Morrisey (@MorriseyWV) September 17, 2023
LETS BURN SOME COUCHES TONIGHT BABYYYYYYYY!!!! #WVU pic.twitter.com/XMmCLDovlP
— THE HENDY ERA 🏴☠️⚾️ (@THEHENDYERA) September 17, 2023
As an uncle, I try to be a good influence and impart my wisdom on the kids. #WVU pic.twitter.com/hPSyRytXN5
— Jared Hunt (@jaredwv) September 17, 2023
Now THAT'S what it used to feel like! #WVU pic.twitter.com/LsBF2urqYR
— Jeff Campbell 🇺🇸 (@JeffCampbellWV) September 17, 2023
What a scene in Morgantown tonight!
What a performance by the Mountaineers! #WVU #HailWV #BackyardBrawl pic.twitter.com/AW8Bgn8rg3
— Ryan Decker (@RyanDecker_) September 17, 2023
Never expected to be twinning with Garrett Greene tonight, but I’ll take it.
Get healthy GG! #WVU pic.twitter.com/pyPJ19QEkn— Jessie Kyle (@JeseBrooke) September 17, 2023
Lil Bro 💀#HailWV #WVU pic.twitter.com/IdHtnG8KBw
— Mediocre WVU Fan (@MediocreWVUFan) September 17, 2023
Cue Country Roads! #LetsGoMountaineers #wvu #ESp
— Scott Timberlake (@SWTimberlake) September 17, 2023
Country roads!! #WVU #BackYardBrawl
— Mike Perchak (@mperchak) September 17, 2023