King goes to the Carolina Panthers after spending last season with the Green Bay Packers.
The Nittany Lions crack the top 10 in the rankings after consecutive wins at home last week.
The defending champions had to save a match point on its way to a five-set victory.
The Nittany Lions suffered its first loss in a physical game against the Black Knights.
The Nittany Lions have now won two straight games at home after losing their season opener.
The defending champs start their title defense with a sweep over Creighton.