Mack said that a lack of leadership and buy-in led to Penn State falling way short of lofty preseason expectations and going 6-6 in the regular season.

Nittany Lions safety King Mack discussed the ramifications of the audio leak and new coach Matt Campbell's plan for "changing the culture."

Penn State safety King Mack didn't hold back when expressing his feelings on someone leaking the audio of a private meeting between football players and PSU athletic director Pat Kraft.

The players returning to the Penn State football team in 2026 will find a different culture than the one that existed previously. So says safety King Mack, who told reporters Wednesday during preparation for the Dec.

Few people, if any, could’ve accurately predicted Penn State’s tumultuous 2025 campaign in the preseason. Even those within the walls of the Lasch Building were anticipating another run to the College Football Playoff,

Penn State was tabbed as a national title favorite in 2025. It ended the year 6-6 with a fired head coach. One player indicated potential reasons for that failure on Wednesday.

Penn State safety King Mack answers a question about leadership and the team going in one direction during a media availability on Dec. 17, 2025.

The Nittany Lions were expected to be playing in a playoff game this weekend, not preparing for the Pinstripe Bowl.

The Nittany Lions won't be a full strength when they face Clemson. But those playing say they're "ready for New York."