Are there any downsides? And lets avoid the fan behavior argument. I have suggested in FedEx every year, which could mitigate the home field bad behavior problems. For now, lets take that argument off the table

Pros: gives our voluminous fan base in DC area a chance to see hokies play, lots of good press coverage (if we win!!), and its a good rivalry that is good for college football. Good old fashioned hate can make for an entertaining game, Decent cash payout - perhaps not as much as a home game but the press coverage and exposure is a valuable positive