Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior Scribbler
Texas A&M is about to rent Kansas State offensive coordinator Collin Klein for a similar position below brandnew mentor Mike Elko, resources advised ESPN.
Klein, a former quarterback for Kansas Shape who completed 3rd in Heisman Trophy balloting in 2012, had emerged as one of the crucial population’s manage younger playcallers. Klein, 34, has spent virtually his complete profession at his alma mater, serving as quarterbacks mentor and changing into the group’s sole playcaller prior to the 2022 season below mentor Chris Klieman.
Notre Dame pursued Klein for its offensive coordinator emptiness next the 2022 season, and Klein has drawn some passion for head-coaching alternatives.
For the reason that get started of the 2022 season, Kansas Shape ranks twentieth nationally in scoring (34.9 PPG). In 2022, when Kansas Shape received the Bulky 12, the offense completed within the manage 10 at school historical past in 11 divisions, together with 2d in offensive yards (5,863), fourth in speeding yards (2,916) and 5th in yards in line with sport (418.8).
Offensive order mentor Connor Riley is anticipated to be a candidate to interchange Klein, a supply stated. The Twenty fifth-ranked Wildcats will face Disagree. 18 NC State within the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28 in Orlando, Florida.
GoPowerCat.com first reported Klein accepting the Texas A&M task early Wednesday.
