After a frustrating return to Big Ten play, the Nittany Lions looked like they had their touch back at either end of the floor Thursday night.
O'Brien was an early candidate for the job after Steve Sarkisian left Tuscaloosa for the head coaching spot at Texas.
Barnwell was the only player committed to Penn State's 2023 class.
Ferry was fined and publicly reprimanded after discussing a technical foul he received against Purdue Sunday.
On Monday, Franklin discussed everything from his new offensive coordinator to finally getting a chance to see his family.
After some rescheduling, the Nittany Lions will return to play with four Big Ten games in just seven days.