Backyard Brawl preview: Can West Virginia replace Jahiem White? Eli Holstein ready for rivalry game?
Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview the Backyard Brawl between heated rivals Pitt and West Virginia.
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Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview the Backyard Brawl between heated rivals Pitt and West Virginia.
What are the keys to the game from both sides? How is West Virginia sorting out its quarterback situation between Nicco Marchiol and Jaylen Henderson after a lifeless performance last week vs. Ohio? Will the Mountaineers find production on the ground after their star running back Jahiem White was lost for the season due to injury? How will the Pitt secondary do against Mountaineers star receiver Cam Vaughn?
On the offensive side of the ball for Pitt, are Eli Holstein and his unit ready for Saturday's bitter rivalry game? What kind of challenges does the stout West Virginia defense pose for the Panthers? Will Desmond Reid be able to find space to make plays on the road?
Stephen and Abby also make their game picks and give predictions for Saturday's contests.
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