Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft has been in the spotlight after his leaked audio from a team meeting with his players went viral on social media. According to the recording, Kraft is allegedly discussing his team's situation following the Nittany Lions' decision to fire James Franklin from his coaching role.In the clip posted by Dead Air Sports, Kraft was also heard taking an explicit-laden dig at the Michigan Wolverines, which won the national title under Jim Harbaugh in the 2023 season during a controversial sign-stealing scandal.“Ohio State is Ohio State, but f*ck it ain't," Kraft is allegedly heard saying. "It’s not like they’re lightyears better than us, talented-wise. Just can’t be able to get over the f*cking hump! Michigan f*cking stinks. f*cking joke. Cheating their balls off. That’s real, by the way, what they did."A little further in his rant, Kraft also slammed Oregon and its quarterback, Dante Moore."Oregon? Their f*cking quarterback was shaking in overtime. But we have to win those f*cking games,” Kraft said.Kraft was also allegedly heard telling players that he might get fired if he didn't make the right hire for the team's football coach. Kraft added that he can’t settle for second best, and that’s why retaining interim Penn State coach Terry Smith as head coach would be difficult.Earlier this week, there were reports that Penn State was Kraft was prepared to hire BYU coach Kalani Sitake. However, Sitake, who has led the Cougars to the College Football Playoff this season, is planning to remain at BYU.Pat Kraft's Penn State gets bowl eligibility this seasonPenn State AD Pat Kraft - Source: GettyPat Kraft's Penn State finished the 2025 regular season with a 6-6 record. With six wins, the Nittany Lions have ensured they will play a bowl game.Penn State fired James Franklin after a 3-3 start to the season, a run that saw the team lose three games in a row. The Nittany Lions went on to lose three more games, but Terry Smith guided the team to three straight wins to close out the regular season.