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,

Penn State’s third-year quarterback threw three interceptions against USC. He had three interceptions in his Lions career coming into the game. But Allar finished wi