Franklin was one of 20 college football coaches named to the award's midseason watch list.
The redshirt junior cornerback currently ranks No. 2 nationally with 10 pass breakups.
"We need to put a policy in place from a conference perspective. In my mind, that's going to stop it."
Sean Clifford's status for the White Out against Minnesota is still unclear.
Is Penn State on upset alert against Minnesota? Is it Allar time?
Mike Gesicki's two touchdowns headline performances from Nittany Lions in the NFL during week six of the NFL season.