Kansas State legend Collin Klein is coming home.

Klein, a 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist at quarterback for the Wildcats and a former Kansas State assistant, was named the team's coach Thursday night, receiving a five-year contract that averages $4.3 million annually.

Klein, who is in his second season as Texas A&M's offensive coordinator, will be introduced Friday afternoon at Kansas State. He is expected to remain with No. 7 Texas A&M through the upcoming College Football Playoff.

Klein will take over for Chris Klieman, who announced his retirement Wednesday after seven seasons, which included a Big 12 title in 2022.

"We are excited to welcome one of our all-time greats back home to Manhattan," Kansas State athletic director Gene Taylor said in a statement. "Collin is a tremendous lea

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