Pitt Announces Starting Roster for Backyard Brawl

PITTSBURGH — We’re just under a half-hour away from kickoff between Pitt and West Virginia for the 107th Backyard Brawl, and we know who will start for the Panthers.

It’s largely the same offense as against Cincinnati, with the exception of Ryan Jacoby being reinserted into the lineup at left guard. And Pitt listed five receivers as starters: Konata Mumpfield, Kenny Johnson, Censere Lee, Daejon Reynolds and Poppi Williams.

The defense remains the same as last week, with the exception of Rasheem Biles making his debut at Money’s linebacker.

And the special teams also remain unchanged.

Offense

QB — Eli Holstein

RB — Desmond Reid

WR — Konata Mumpfield

WR — Censere Lee

WR — Daejon Reynolds

Receiving Receiver — Kenny Johnson

WR — Poppi Williams

TE — Gavin Barthélemy

LT — Branson Taylor

LG — Ryan Jacoby

C — Lyndon Cooper

RG — BJ Williams

RT — Ryan Baer

Defense

FROM — Nate Matlack

DL — Nick James

DL — Isaiah Neal

FROM — Jimmy Scott

LB — Kyle Louis

LB — Brandon George

LB — Rasheem Biles

CB — Ryland Gandy

S — Donovan McMillon

S — Javon McIntyre

CB — Ryland Gandy

CB — Battle of Rashad

Special teams

K — Ben Saul

P — Caleb Junko

LS — Nilay Upadhyayula