LOS ANGELES — As USC’s Michael Lantz — who had been 3-for-3 on field goals in regulation — missed a 45-yard try in overtime, Penn State kicker Ryan Barker quickly realized that a thrilling game could fall on his shoulders.

Ryan Barker knew it was going in before he even attempted the kick. It didn’t matter that USC tried to ice him, his mind had already been made up. He was not missing that field goal. And, just like he visualized,

The Nittany Lions remain unbeaten after trailing 17-3

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

PSU kicker nails a 36-yard field goal to beat USC in overtime.