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Grading the hire: Kansas State couldn't find a better fit than Collin Klein

Story byGrading the hire: Kansas State couldn't find a better fit than Collin KleinBlake Toppmeyer, USA TODAYSat, December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM UTC·2 min readCollin Klein won a Big 12 championship as Kansas State's quarterback. Now the favorite son is back to lead the Wildcats program from the sideline. Klein is replacing Chris Klieman, who announced his retirement Dec. 3 after seven seasons in Manhattan.

Grading the hire: Kansas State couldn't find a better fit than Collin Klein

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Key Highlights

  • Klein spent the past two seasons as Texas A&M's offensive coordinator. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"This has been such a dream come true on so many levels," Klein said.
  • "This is incredible."College football coaching grades: Grading each hire, how they fitCollin Klein reaction: Kansas State is being praised nationally for hireHere's how we grade the hire:Grade: B+We hear a lot about fit, when schools hire coaches.
  • Well, you can’t find a better fit for Kansas State than Klein, a former Heisman Trophy finalist.
  • He played for Bill Snyder, starring as K-State’s quarterback.
  • He coached under Chris Klieman, the man he’s replacing after Klieman’s sudden retirement at age 58.
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