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