Penn State kicker Ryan Barker went from walk-on kicker to walk-off hero Saturday after making the 36-yard, game-winning field goal in overtime to lift the unbeaten Nittany Lions past USC, 33-30.

Penn State place kicker Ryan Barker is congratulated by holder Riley Thompson after his field goal during the third quarter on Oct. 5, 2024. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] PennLive.

Ryan Barker knew it was going in before he even attempted the kick. ... Barker lined up, the ball was snapped and he kicked it straight through the uprights to seal a 33-30 win for Penn State.

Ryan Barker kicked a 34-yarder to open the scoring. Then USC made quick work. Running back Quinten Joyner faked a double reverse and knifed through Penn State’s defense for 75 yards and a score.

Penn State opened October by making a change at kicker. Second-year walk-on Ryan Barker aims to build momentum as the Nittany Lions' new starter. Update: Barker connected on 4-of-4 field goal ...

Penn State kicker Ryan Barker (94) is congratulated by teammates after making a field goal during the Blue-White spring game at Beaver Stadium. / Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images.

Penn State football: How Ryan Barker delivers. He came to Penn State two years ago as a walk-on from Kennett High School, about 50 minutes West of Philadelphia.

Barker's 36-yard field goal in overtime delivered No. 4 Penn State to a 33-30 victory over USC. It was an imperfect afternoon for the Nittany Lions, but Barker's left leg kept them perfect.

Ryan Barker drilled a 36-yard field goal in overtime to give Penn State a thrilling 33-30 victory over USC Saturday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Penn State kicker Ryan Barker went from walk-on kicker to walk-off hero Saturday after making the 36-yard, game-winning field goal in overtime to lift the unbeaten Nittany Lions past USC, 33-30.

Penn State kicker Ryan Barker became his high school's first Division I football player. Now, Barker could be the starting placekicker vs. USC.