Penn State coach James Franklin declined to answer questions after two of his former players were accused by police of raping a 17-year-old woman in July.

“Face of the football program,” Prominent football reporter Ian Rapoport said in a post. “Most recognizable person associated with Penn St. Demands athletes be held accountable. Paid millions, some of it taxpayer money. Yet refuses to stand up and deliver a statement or face important questions from reporters doing their jobs.”

Two former Penn State football players facing felony rape charges are free on bond while they await their next hearing.

This video is making the rounds. It’s Wednesday’s media availability with James Franklin ahead of the Wisconsin game, where he was asked about the rape allegations against two former players and twice walked away from the podium to let a PR person step in: James Franklin refused to comment on rape charges against former players.

Wisconsin will welcome James Franklin and No. 3 Penn State to Camp Randall Stadium for a prime-time showdown this week. Franklin is a perfect 3-0 against the Badgers since becoming the program's head coach in 2014.

Regarding the two former Penn State football players, we released a statement yesterday and our program and athletic department will have no further comment,” a spokesperson said.