Penn State's James Franklin to throw out first pitch at Yankee Stadium

James Franklin will receive a unique opportunity this week. 

In honor of winning the 2014 New Era Pinstripe Bowl, the Penn State head coach will throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday when New York takes on the Tampa Bay Rays. 

"It's such an awesome opportunity to throw out the first pitch and take in a Yankees game at such an iconic stadium," Franklin said. "The Yankees' staff was great to work with and hosted a first-class event in the Pinstripe Bowl. The experience our student-athletes, coaches and staff had at Yankee Stadium in December was second to none. I am looking forward to taking the mound, maybe I will try to get some pitching advice from Masahiro Tanaka or Michael Pineda."

The Bowl game was, of course, played at Yankee Stadium on Dec. 27 when the Nittany Lions upended Boston College in dramatic fashion.

With the game in overtime, the Eagles missed a conversion in the extra period, setting the stage for a memorable comeback. 

Quarterback Christian Hackenberg threw a touchdown pass to Kyle Carter, and kicker Sam Ficken did what the Boston College kicker couldn't and converted the game-winning PAT.