With a Penn State player holding the flag near the USC logo and a few others nearby appearing to enjoy the spectacle, Franklin quickly appeared from a nearby scrum of bodies and put a halt to gesture. Franklin shook his finger at the player before grabbing the flag himself and walking it over to someone else while saying "take that."

Watch what Penn State coach James Franklin did when one of his players tried to plant a 'We Are' flag at midfield after winning at USC.

James Franklin is back in the target of social media as Penn State struggles against another opponent as a top-5 team.

Penn State football coach James Franklin was on the sideline at Charter Oak High School in Southern California Friday night checking in on Nittany Lion commit Lavar Arrington Jr..If the last name rings a bell,

USC leads No. 4 Penn State 20-6 at halftime in what has been a dominant effort by the home team during the opening 30 minutes of play. The Trojans have used explosive plays from running backs Quinten Joyner and Woody Marks to build a double-digit lead at the intermission.

James Franklin didn't realize a mic was nearby as he congratulated Penn State kicker Ryan Barker following a game-winning field goal in overtime.

Two years ago, Penn State's James Franklin appeared to be among the favorites for the USC job. Now he's coaching against the Trojans in the Big Ten.

Will Nick Singleton play against USC? James Franklin offered an optimistic update for the star Penn State running back.

With the Big Ten represented on both the East and West Coasts, travel has become a major concern for teams heading to the opposite side of the country. It will be an interesting storyline to follow when No.

The USC Trojans will face the No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday, Oct. 12. Here is everything that Penn State coach James Franklin said about USC and Trojans quarterback Miller Moss.