Column | Any year without the Backyard Brawl is a crime against college football

When Pitt football released its schedule for the 2026 season, I must admit I was rather underwhelmed.  Sure, the non-conference slate was rather boring. Although a Week 2 matchup against UCF was an entertaining game, the season opener against Miami (Ohio) and a Week 4 tilt against Bucknell didn’t inspire excitement in me.  But truthfully,... The post Column | Any year without the Backyard Brawl is a crime against college football appeared first on The Pitt News.

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