"When Klein left Kansas State's campus in late 2023 after seven seasons as an assistant, he was expected to return as head coach. Now, he had that job, at just 36 years old, but couldn't get back because he had to finish his other gig, which merely required him to coach in the biggest game of his career. 'It's just very strange and different,' Klein told ESPN."
"The reality is that college football's postseason, including the CFP, clashes with its coaching carousel, which places a growing group of coaches, like Klein, in enviable but hectic spots. This year's 12-team CFP field included two head coaches, Tulane's Jon Sumrall and James Madison's Bob Chesney, who both already accepted other jobs, at Florida and UCLA, respectively. A group of ex-Ole Miss assistants joining former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin at LSU, which includes offensive coordinator Charlie Weis, is remaining with Ole"
Collin Klein balanced calling plays for Texas A&M in a College Football Playoff game while nine days into his new role as Kansas State head coach. Coordinators at elite programs pour extensive hours into CFP game plans, creating a sharp conflict when coaching hires occur during postseason. Klein had to complete playoff responsibilities before fully assuming his head-coaching duties. The CFP and postseason scheduling regularly collide with the coaching carousel, leaving multiple coaches and staff to manage final commitments, accelerate transitions, and navigate intensified staffing movement across programs.
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