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.

After Penn State registers come-from-behind win at USC, Nittany Lion head coach James Franklin prevents disrespectful act

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.

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,

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.

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.