Pitt QB Kedon Slovis, who transferred from USC, had some words for WVU at Pittsburgh’s pep rally prior to Thursday’s “Backyard Brawl”.
Slovis yelled “F*** West Virginia” while trying to get the fans pumped up ahead of the season opener.
Kedon Slovis setting the tone early #BackyardBrawl pic.twitter.com/4d8Pxurq73
— Barstool Yinzers (@BarstoolBurgh) August 31, 2022
#17 Pitt is currently a touchdown favorite over WVU and the Over/Under is set at (51). WVU is (+235) on the money line, while Pitt is (-292).
What may be most surprising of all headlines leading up to Thursday’s game is fan attendance for each team. ESPN fan forecast shows that 75% of fans at Heinz Field will be WVU fans, while just 25% will be the home (Pitt) fans. Could this have an affect on the outcome at all?
Here’s the graphic from ESPN: 75% West Virginia fans tomorrow night. I’m stunned by this. pic.twitter.com/Pi9PCKg2S5
— Andrew Fillipponi (@ThePoniExpress) August 31, 2022
Regardless, it will be exciting to see these two teams go at it. Last time Pitt played WVU was in 2011 when WVU edged Pitt 21-20. What is y’alls prediction for the backyard brawl??
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