Penn State’s staff decided Warren was the right fit to snap the ball as a decoy center. Despite the novelty of the play, Warren didn’t get much separation. USC corner Jaylin Smith ran with Warren and was in position to knock the pass away, but Warren contorted his body to make the catch on the defender’s shoulder while falling to the ground.

There was a common theme during Penn State offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki’s first news conference since the summer: He is happy with the progress his players have shown and the results they have earned.

Warren's stunning individual effort was the difference in unbeaten PSU's 33-30 overtime win over USC on Saturday.