Kicker Ryan Barker Said Penn State Players Held PRIVATE Meeting After Northwestern Loss

Penn State football held a players-only meeting following its loss to Northwestern, and kicker Ryan Barker reveals what was discussed as the Nittany Lions prepare for the USC White Out. Barker explains why Penn State's leadership council and seniors brought the team together, how younger players were encouraged to speak openly, and what the team hopes to change moving forward. He also takes responsibility for his missed field goal against Northwestern, breaking down the technical mistake behind the kick and explaining why he remains confident in himself and Penn State's kicking operation. With USC coming to Beaver Stadium, Barker discusses the importance of special teams, eliminating White Out distractions, and helping teammates prepare for one of college football's biggest atmospheres. Plus, Barker reflects on becoming the first Division I football player from Kennett High School, mentoring his brother Shea, and his leadership role at Penn State. Can Penn State’s offensive line turn the run game around? Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: / @lockedonnittanylions Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow the show on X! https://x.com/LockedOnNittany https://x.com/zach_seyko 00:00 Ryan Barker's Journey From Kennett to Penn State 00:54 Mentoring His Brother Shea at Syracuse 01:54 Leadership Role With Penn State Special Teams 02:53 Why Special Teams Matter Against USC 03:15 Preparing Teammates for the White Out 03:48 Explaining the Missed Field Goal vs. Northwestern 04:43 Was the Miss Caused by New Footballs? 04:53 Barker Takes Responsibility for the Kick 05:32 Penn State's Players-Only Meeting After Northwestern 06:23 Why Penn State Players Needed to Speak Openly 07:00 How Barker Mentally Approaches His Kicks