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Kansas State Names Collin Klein Head Coach on Five-Year Deal

Klein is expected to remain with Texas A&M through the College Football Playoff.

Sep 3, 2022; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats offensive coordinator Collin Klein watches the team warm up before the start of a game against the South Dakota Coyotes at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) celebrates with Texas A&M Aggies offensive coordinator Collin Klein after a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Oct 25, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Chris Klieman on the sidelines against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half of the game at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The school announced Thursday that the former Wildcats quarterback and Texas A&M offensive coordinator will succeed retiring coach Chris Klieman.
  • Klein’s contract spans five years with an average base salary of $4.3 million.
  • Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said he expects Klein to continue coordinating the Aggies’ offense through their College Football Playoff run.
  • Kansas State will introduce Klein at a public welcome Friday at Morgan Family Arena, with the event streamed on ESPN+ and additional appearances scheduled through Saturday.
  • The Wildcats finished 6-6 and await their bowl assignment, and Klieman departs after a 54-34 tenure highlighted by the 2022 Big 12 championship.