The former Kansas State football coach has been reported to be a potential frontrunner for the Wildcats’ head coaching role, as Chris Klieman is reportedly considering retirement after seven seasons in Manhattan, Kansas.
Klein ― currently the Texas A&M offensive coordinator ― played at Kansas State from 2009 to 2012, placing third in the Heisman Trophy race during his standout 2012 season. Klieman had a 54-34 record with Kansas since taking over the job in 2019.
Here’s what you need to know about Klein’s, including his coaching record:
Who is Collin Klein?
Klein is a former Kansas State football standout. Most notably, he finished third in Heisman Trophy voting for the Wildcats during his 2012 campaign, in which he finished 197-of-304 (64.8%) passing for 2,641 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions, while also rushing 207 times for 920 yards and 23 touchdowns.
He led the Wildcats to two 11-win seasons and a Big 12 Championship during his time as a starter. He finished his collegiate career with 4,724 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns while adding 2,485 rushing yards and 56 scores.
Klein began his coaching career as a defensive quality control coach and graduate assistant at his alma mater during the 2014-15 seasons. He took a job as the quarterbacks coach at Northern Iowa in 2016 before returning in the same role at Kansas State in 2017. He stayed with the Wildcats through the 2023 season before joining Mike Elko as the offensive coordinator in 2024 at Texas A&M.
Collin Klein age
Monken was born on Sept. 19, 1989, in Loveland, Colorado. He is currently 36 years old.
Collin Klein coaching record
The 2026 season with Kansas State football will be the first for Klein as a head coach for a football program.
2026 (Kansas State): 0-0, 0-0 Big 12
Collin Klein coaching career
Here’s a look at Klein’s coaching career:
Head coach unless otherwise specified. Assistant role listed in parentheses
2014-15: Kansas State (Defensive quality control coach, graduate assistant)
2016: Northern Iowa (Quarterbacks coach)
2017: Kansas State (Quarterbacks coach)
2018: Kansas State (Co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2019-21: Kansas State (Quarterbacks coach)
2022-23: Kansas State (Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2024-25: Texas A&M (Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach)
2026: Kansas State
Collin Klein stats
Here’s a look at Klein’s stats during his collegiate career with Kansas State:
2009: 1-for-1 passing (100%) for 27 yards; one rush for -8 yards; six receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown
2010: 11-of-18 passing (61.1%) for 138 yards and a touchdown; 76 rushes for 432 yards and six touchdowns
2011: 161-281 (57.3%) for 1,918 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions; 317 rushes for 1,141 yards and 27 touchdowns
2012: 197-304 (64.8%) for 2,641 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions; 207 rushes for 920 yards and 23 touchdowns