Penn State played there once, in 2014, when James Franklin was a first-year head coach and the program had emerged from two seasons of bowl sanctions. The Nittany Lions beat Boston College 31-30 in overtime. A neutral-site bowl game vs. Pitt would be a fascinating place to determine who values the rivalry more.

After back-to-back wins to keep their bowl hopes alive, Penn State coach Terry Smith is doing all he can to make his case to be promoted to the permanent coaching role next season.