Penn State and Pittsburgh will meet in a football game this season for the first time since 2000, but if Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi had his way, the in-state foes would play each other every year.

"I think it (the game) should be played every year, Narduzzi said Thursday, according to a report from Sports Illustrated's Brian Hamilton. "It just makes sense to me."

The Panthers will host the Nittany Lions on Sept. 10 in the first game of a home-and-home series that will see Penn State host Pittsburgh in 2017. Penn State holds a 50-42-4 all-time advantage in the matchup.

The rivalry dates back to 1893 and the programs played every season from 1900-31 and 1935-92. After a five year hiatus, the teams met consecutively from 1997-2000 before ending the series until this season. The decision to renew the rivalry in a home-and-home series was agreed to in 2011.

Enjoy the games, because it's anyone's guess on when Penn State will play Pittsburgh again after 2017.