Overview

• Saturday’s game in Morgantown marks Rodriguez’s first Backyard Brawl since the 13-9 loss in 2007 that preceded his departure to Michigan.
• Rodriguez kept the starting quarterback undecided, with Nicco Marchiol and Jaylen Henderson among the contenders.
• West Virginia will be without running back Jahiem White, who needs knee surgery, and receiver Jaden Bray after a recurrence of a foot injury.
• Pitt arrives 2-0 behind an explosive passing attack, averaging 53 points per game with quarterback Eli Holstein throwing eight touchdowns through two games.
• The rivalry pauses after this season and will not return to the schedule until 2029 due to broader nonconference and conference scheduling shifts.