Devonshire’s late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31

PITTSBURGH — MJ Devonshire returned a tipped pass 56 yards for a touchdown with 2:58 remaining and No. 17 Pittsburgh beat West Virginia 38-31 on Thursday night in the return of the Backyard Brawl.

The Panthers edged their rivals for the first time since 2008 after a pass by West Virginia’s JT Daniels smacked off the hands of Bryce Ford-Wheaton and into the hands of Devonshire, who weaved his way through traffic to give Pitt its second touchdown in 43 seconds to turn a seven-point deficit into a lead it wouldn’t relinquish.

Southern California transfer Kedon Slovis threw for 308 yards and a touchdown in his debut with the Panthers in the opener for both teams.

History was also made Thursday night.

With 70,622 in attendance at the Backyard Brawl, it will go down as the largest crowd for any game in Pittsburgh sports history.

Ladies and gentlemen: Pittsburgh sports history has been made

With 70,622 in attendance at the Backyard Brawl, it will go down as the largest crowd for any game in Pittsburgh sports history.
— Jenna Harner (@JennaHarner11) September 2, 2022