Franklin's original buyout was around $49 million.
These are the first weekly honors Penn State has won this season.
Franklin recruited the DMV and Mid-Atlantic regions as consistently as anyone during his time at Penn State.
Dennis-Sutton tied a Penn State record with another blocked punt against Michigan State.
Penn State has won its last 17 straight against Rutgers.
Many past Penn State football players joined the Nittany Lions in the win column this week.