The good news train continues for the Nittany Lions, as a former Nittany Lion becomes a current Nittany Lion once more!

After a surprising departure in the spring of 2024, King Mack spent a season play for Alabama. After a season where he only recorded 14 total tackles, Mack might have realized the grass wasn’t actually greener (it was, in fact, crimson). He comes back to bolster a Penn State secondary that had already lost K.J. Winston for the season, and will now be without the services of Jaylen Reed, who is out of eligibility.

With news that Zakee Wheatly is considering a return circling the waves in the previous week, having two safeties with knowledge with experience will only help Tom Allen run the defense he wanted to from the get go.

Mack will have two more years of eligibility left after his return to the Lions. Welcome back, King! Your crown should be waiting for you.