| Penn State is one of the Panthers greatest rivalries. Penn State is located out in State College, Pa. Penn State is currently ranked in the top 25 in the AP Polls. At this current time Penn State is 4-2(1-1). |  |
| West Virginia is another one of the Panthers greatest rivalries. They play each other every year in a game called the Backyard Brawl. This year the game will be held at Heinz Field. West Virginia is located out in Morgantown, WV. They have one of the best rushing attacks in Avon Colbourne. Pitt leads the overall series in wins. | 
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| Notre Dame is also a great Panthers rival. The Fighting Irish and the Panthers are meeting for the 60th time in history on October 12, 2002. The Fighting Irish are located in South Bend, IN and have a tradition for excellence. At this current time they are ranked No.7th in the country and they are 6-0. |  |
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