Back at the helm, Klein was the fan favorite to return after Chris Klieman's retirement. The Wildcats want to redeem themselves from last year's rollercoaster season. What was supposed to be a dominant year turned out to be one of the most disappointing in recent memory. Kansas State was predicted to win the Big 12 and potentially go to the playoffs, but flamed out and barely won six games. Klein is already establishing that fire that made him such a beloved star years ago.

Source: New York Times February 28, 2026 10:49 UTC