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K-State turns the page after Klieman’s retirement with former star QB Collin Klein back in charge

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Skretta, D. (2026, August 21). K-State turns the page after Klieman’s retirement with former star QB Collin Klein back in charge. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/k-state-turns-the-page-after-kliemans-retirement-with-former-star-qb-collin-klein-back-in-charge/article_1f8cfcf7-ebca-55c0-9677-388e9e28e22e.html

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Kansas State University has hired former star quarterback Collin Klein as its new coach after Chris Klieman's retirement, bringing him back to the program where he was a Heisman Trophy finalist. Klein had been serving as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, and his ability to connect with players and fans is expected to ease his transition into the head coaching role. The Wildcats are returning quarterback Avery Johnson, who has shown flashes of brilliance but also inconsistency, and have an easier schedule this season that includes games against Nicholls, Washington State, and Tulane. Klein's return may help bring out the best in Johnson, who will be joined by several new pass-catchers, including transfers Josh Manning and Izaiah Williams.

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Kansas State University has hired Collin Klein, a former Wildcats quarterback who was also a Heisman Trophy finalist, as its new head coach. Klein replaces Chris Klieman, who retired after seven seasons with the team, including six bowl game appearances. The 2025 season is expected to be a turnaround for the team, thanks in part to a relatively easy schedule and the return of quarterback Avery Johnson. Under Klein's leadership, fans are optimistic about the team's chances at winning a league championship game. Klein, who had been serving as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M, has already made a smooth transition into his new role, citing his connection to the university and its players. With a 6-6 record in 2025, Kansas State is looking to build on past successes under Klein's guidance.

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Kansas State MANHATTAN Missouri Texas A&M Wildcats

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Wildcats ORG · 6× Kansas State ORG · 4× Indiana GPE · 3× Texas A&M ORG · 3× Arizona GPE · 2× Iowa State ORG · 2× Johnson PERSON · 2× Josh Manning PERSON · 2× Klein PERSON · 2× Missouri GPE · 2×

Narrative

The return of electric-if-inconsistent quarterback Avery Johnson and a schedule that ranks as one of the easiest in the country — Nicholls, Washington State and Tulane out of conference, and no Texas Tech or BYU in league play — should allow the Wildcats to be in the mix for the league championship game.

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🔮 The return of Klein, who like Johnson was a dual-threat quarterback, may bring out the best in him.

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K-State turns the page after Klieman’s retirement with former star QB Collin Klein back in charge · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 3 hedged)

Kansas State had high expectations last season, then lost its opener to Iowa State in Ireland, barely beat North Dakota, lost at home to Army and then was beaten by Arizona on the road. asserted

State → have → road

The season, which ultimately ended in a 6-6 record, took its toll on coach Chris Klieman, who chose to retire after qualifying the Wildcats for six bowl games in seven seasons. asserted

who → end → seasons

Don’t expect expectations to be diminished with a new coach, though. asserted

expectations → expect → coach

Kansas State acted quickly in bringing back former Heisman Trophy finalist and famous alumnus Collin Klein, who had been serving as the offensive coordinator at Texas A&M. His whose ability to connect with players and the fanbase has made for a relatively easy transition. “This is home for me. asserted

This → act → me

It’s a dream come true,” Klein said, “and I’m so grateful for our administration and our players and all the effort that has been put in in the last six months as we build this thing and move it forward. asserted

we → ’ → it

Wildcats → rank → game

Strength of the Wildcats remains the offense Johnson has been maddening in his Kansas State tenure, showing flashes of brilliance but also moments that left fans scratching their heads. asserted

that → remain → heads

The return of Klein, who like Johnson was a dual-threat quarterback, may bring out the best in him. uncertain

who → bring → him

Joe Jackson is back after thriving at running back last season, but much of the offensive line has turned over along with the wide receiver corps. asserted

much → thrive → corps

Missouri transfer Josh Manning and Texas A&M transfer Izaiah Williams are among the new pass-catchers who should make an immediate impact, while returnees Jaron Tibbs and Adonis Moise will also be in the mix. asserted

Tibbs → make → mix

Weakness could become strength if new-look defense shines The Wildcats gave up nearly 400 yards and more than 26 points per game last season, so the fervent hope is new coordinator Jordan Peterson — who was co-defensive coordinator at Texas A&M the past two seasons — can turn a weakness into a strength. It doesn’t help his cause that edge rushers Tobi Osunsanmi and Chiddi Obiazor transferred to Indiana. uncertain

Osunsanmi → become → Indiana

But the Wildcats also landed one of the best edge prospects in the portal when Oklahoma State’s Wendell Gregory decided to stay in the Big 12. asserted

Gregory → land → 12

He’ll be joined by Kennesaw State transfer Elijah Hill in a defensive front that is crucial to Kansas State’s success. asserted

that → join → success

In the defensive backfield, Zashon Rich is coming off a breakthrough season. asserted

Rich → come → season

Ja’Son Prevard (Virginia) and Kaleb Patterson (Illinois) are two high-profile transfers while freshman Josiah Vilmael may force his way onto the field on his sheer ability. uncertain

Vilmael → force → ability