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

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,

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.

Instead of leaving from the State College Regional Airport via a smaller aircraft that would require Penn State to make a refueling stop, the Nittany Lions are making the roughy 90-minute drive to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in order to fly out of an airport that can accommodate larger aircraft.

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.