Penn State coach James Franklin stood motionless on the sideline after Saturday’s shocking loss to Northwestern , and fans noticed.

A video posted by Penn State reporter Chase Fisher showed Franklin staring out at a hostile Beaver Stadium crowd, waiting for his players to leave the field. The clip quickly circulated, feeding a steady stream of boos and “Fire Franklin” chants as the Nittany Lions trudged off. Expand Tweet

The Wildcats upset Penn State 22-21 in a game that left the stadium stunned and the program scrambling for answers . The loss dropped Penn State to 3-3 and handed Northwestern a signature moment in Happy Valley. Fans on social platforms replayed the moment of silence from Franklin as evidence of a coach at the end of his tether.

Criticism of Franklin has

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