Sam Franklin Jr. of the Panthers was stopped from entering the Bucs locker room and made a threatening video.

Jose Ramirez's actions caused Sam Franklin Jr. to express dissent.

Sam Franklin Jr. of the Panthers was stopped from entering the Bucs locker room and made a threatening video.
Sam Franklin Jr. of the Panthers was stopped from entering the Bucs locker room and made a threatening video.

Sam Franklin Jr., the captain of the Carolina Panthers, was restrained from rushing towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' locker room after an overtime loss to their NFC South rivals.

Jose Ramirez, the Bucs linebacker, was the target of Franklin's frustration, which he expressed in a viral video on social media.

"Franklin yelled, "I'm gonna see his a--!" to other Bucs players, exclaiming, "On my grave, boy!""

Sam Franklin Jr. looks on court
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) runs on to the field at Bank of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports)

Franklin was pushed back toward the Panthers' locker room by a staffer, causing him to become angry.

The animosity between these rivals was evident in a separate video where veteran Bucs wide receiver Sterling Shepard was shouting expletives toward the Panthers’ locker room following Franklin's outburst.

The Bucs emerged victorious in the thrilling rivalry matchup with a game-winning field goal, after the Panthers had the ball following a missed 55-yarder by Chase McLaughlin earlier in overtime.

Despite being a driving force on offense for Carolina, who has had a breakout season, Chuba Hubbard fumbled in Tampa Bay territory. Yaya Diaby recovered the loose ball, giving the Bucs another chance to win the game.

Sam Franklin Jr. runs on field
Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin Jr. (42) looks on against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Caesars Superdome.  (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports)

With a long run, Rachaad White got deep into Panthers' territory, and McLaughlin seized his second chance from 30 yards out to win the game.

The Bucs, with their victory, now share the NFC South lead with the Falcons, who lost to the Chargers on Sunday.

This weekend, the college football world witnessed numerous skirmishes and altercations during their rivalry week. However, as the regular season approaches its final stretch, the importance of each game increases significantly.

Sam Franklin Jr. yells on field
Sam Franklin Jr. #42 of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The rivalry between the two teams was so intense that the heat of competition carried over into the locker room.

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