Overview
- Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said the program will wait until after the season to hire a new offensive coordinator, with Klein remaining in charge of the Aggies’ offense through the College Football Playoff.
- The Aggies open the CFP on Dec. 20 against Miami, with potential dates on Dec. 31, Jan. 8 and Jan. 19 extending Klein’s commitments if Texas A&M advances.
- CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported that Texas A&M tight ends coach Christian Ellsworth is expected to join Klein’s Kansas State staff, though a specific role was not reported.
- Klein said he will split time between College Station and Manhattan, handling game prep during the day and using off-hours to recruit, build relationships and map out his coaching hires.
- He emphasized a deliberate approach to staff construction and immediate roster evaluations, with retention of key players such as quarterback Avery Johnson a priority before the transfer portal opens Jan. 2.