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K-State Football Officially Names Collin Klein Program's Next Head Coach
Klein returns to lead Wildcats after serving as Texas A&M offensive coordinator; his five-year contract averages $4.3 million, marking a new era for Kansas State football.
- Kansas State University named Collin Klein head coach on Thursday, bringing back the 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist and longtime Wildcats assistant to Manhattan.
- Following Chris Klieman's Wednesday retirement after seven seasons, Kansas State hired Collin Klein, who previously served as offensive coordinator and helped win a Big 12 title.
- Klein's deal is a five-year contract averaging $4.3 million annually, but Kansas State disclosed only limited details and the Capital-Journal will seek the full contract.
- Klein will be introduced Friday at Morgan Family Arena with doors opening at 3 p.m. and the ceremony at 4 p.m., and he will continue with Texas A&M through its postseason.
- After two strong offensive seasons at Texas A&M, Klein's offenses rank in the top 30 nationally and Wildcat fans were rejuvenated after a disappointing 2025 season.
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A&M OC Collin Klein named Kansas State Head Football Coach
MANHATTAN, KS (FOX 44) -- A new era dawns in the 'Little Apple' as Kansas State announced former alumni and Texas A&M Offensive Coordinator Collin Klein as the 36th head football coach in program history, following the retirement of Chris Klieman. Klein spent the past two seasons in Aggieland, helping lead Texas A&M to an [...]
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Kansas State hires former QB Collin Klein as head coach
Collin Klein is coming home to run the program he once electrified.
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