Carter, Giger debate Picket vs. Clifford, continuing rivalry, Heisman and hoops

Quarterbacks Kenny Pickett and Sean Clifford lead their respective teams and are fringe Heisman candidates at this point in the season.This is an exciting time for both the Penn State and Pitt football programs, so we thought we'd have some fun little discussions comparing the two teams (with a little basketball thrown in, as well).

The No. 4 Nittany Lions (5-0) will play at No. 3 Iowa this week in one of the marquee games of the Big Ten season.

Pitt, meanwhile, is off this week after a dominant showing in a 52-21 win at Georgia Tech. The Panthers (4-1) will play at Virginia Tech next week.

Following are our debate topics, with Cory Giger and I each giving our responses. You also can bring up…