... Virginia have needed it most, they didn’t get it. 

However, whether it decides a berth in the National Championship game, a Big East title, or simply bragging rights, the Backyard Brawl is one of the most important football games for the Mountaineers and the Panthers of Pittsburgh.

The Backyard Brawl is the term that has been pinned to the annual football game between the two schools, due to the close proximity of the campuses—WVU is located about 70 miles south of the University of Pittsburgh.

It is one of the oldest rivaly games in college football history.

In recent years the term has been used to refer to the annual basketball games between t...

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