"Klein, a 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist at quarterback for the Wildcats and a former Kansas State assistant, was named the team's head coach on Thursday night, receiving a five-year contract that averages $4.3 million annually. Klein, who is in his second season as Texas A&M's offensive coordinator, will be introduced Friday afternoon at Kansas State. He is expected to remain with No. 7 Texas A&M through the upcoming College Football Playoff."
""We are excited to welcome one of our all-time greats back home to Manhattan," Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor said in a statement. "Collin is a tremendous leader who cares deeply about his players. The grit, toughness and aggression he displayed as a player still fuels him today as a coach, and he is determined to carry on the tremendous success this program has achieved.""
Collin Klein will become Kansas State's head coach under a five-year contract averaging $4.3 million annually. Klein spent the past two seasons as Texas A&M's offensive coordinator and is expected to remain with the team through the College Football Playoff before being introduced at Kansas State. Klein replaces Chris Klieman, who retired after seven seasons and a 2022 Big 12 title. Klein was a 2012 Heisman finalist, led Kansas State to a 21-5 record as the 2011-12 starting quarterback, served as a Wildcats assistant from 2017-2023, and earned Broyles Award semifinalist recognition at Texas A&M.
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