The Mountaineers are ready to rock Pittsburgh as they travel north to take on the University of Pittsburgh Panthers in the Backyard Brawl Nov. 28 at Heinz Field.

West Virginia University alumni and friends attending the game are invited to join the WVU Alumni Association at the Hard Rock Café at Station Square for a pregame celebration.

The event begins at 9 a.m. and includes chicken wings, mini Chicago-style pizzas, chips, salsa and a cash bar. The band Gingerbeards will provide entertainment for fans. The cost for the event is $20.

The Backyard Brawl is always a big game for us, and we want alumni and friends to come out and join us as we get ready to cheer the Mountaineers to victory,said Steve Douglas, president and chief executive officer of the WVU Alumni Association.

To register for the event, visit http://www.wvusportstravel.com or go to http://alumni.wvu.edu and click on theAway Game Eventsicon. The deadline to RSVP is Wednesday (Nov. 26).

For more information, call 304-293-4731.