Overview
- Klein was introduced on Dec. 5 as Kansas State’s head coach, succeeding Chris Klieman, who retired Dec. 3.
- He signed a five-year contract with an average base salary of $4.3 million, and athletic director Gene Taylor said he was the only candidate considered.
- After two seasons as Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator, Klein will continue coordinating the Aggies’ offense through their College Football Playoff run.
- He said talks with quarterback Avery Johnson have been “really positive,” though Johnson has not committed to playing for Kansas State in 2026.
- Klein emphasized a toughness-and-discipline ethos he dubbed the “new old school,” with Bill Snyder offering encouragement as the transition begins.