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Kansas State Hires Collin Klein as Head Coach After Chris Klieman Retires

Klein will remain Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator 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

  • Kansas State announced Thursday that program legend Collin Klein will succeed Chris Klieman, with a public introduction set for Friday at Morgan Family Arena and streaming on ESPN+.
  • Chris Klieman’s retirement was made official Wednesday, with the 58-year-old citing family considerations and personal health in his decision to step away after seven seasons.
  • Klein agreed to a five-year contract with an average base salary of $4.3 million, according to early terms reported by the school’s media partners.
  • Under Klieman, the Wildcats went 54-34 with a 2022 Big 12 championship and multiple bowl appearances, closing the 2025 regular season at 6-6.
  • Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said he expects Klein to continue coordinating the Aggies’ offense through their playoff run, while Kansas State awaits its bowl assignment.