Pitt falls in overtime to West Virginia after disastrous offensive showing

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Pitt has not won the Backyard Brawl in West Virginia since the last time Rich Rodriguez patrolled the sideline sduring the 13-9 game in 2007.

That losing streak continued for Pitt as it fell 31-24 in overtime to West Virginia at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday.

Despite a comeback effort in the second half after a disastrous first 30 minutes, Pitt could not stop West Virginia on its final drive of regulation. The Mountaineers then scored on the opening possession of overtime with a Tye Edwards 1-yard run. Pitt had no response in its lone possession of extra time.

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