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 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 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.

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 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.

“Ryan Barker walks on at Penn State, an opportunity knocks, and he’s ready,” James Franklin said in his postgame presser. “To me, that’s what our country is about.

Penn State kicker Ryan Barker‘s dream was quickly fulfilled. Walking off the Nittany Lions in a 33-30 overtime win at Southern Cal on Saturday afternoon, what he’d envisioned as a recruit ...

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 (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 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.