MANHATTAN — Collin Klein is officially coming home.

The former Kansas State star quarterback has been named the next head coach of his alma mater, the school announced on Thursday, Dec. 4.

Klein will replace Chris Klieman, who announced his retirement on Wednesday, Dec. 3 . The coach departed after seven seasons, succeeding the legendary Bill Snyder.

Klein will be introduced to the public during a welcome event at Morgan Family Arena on Friday, Dec. 5, with doors opening at 3 p.m. and the ceremony starting at 4 p.m. It will also be streamed on ESPN+.

Klein, the 36th coach in Kansas State history, will have a five-year contract with an average base salary of $4.3 million.

"My family and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to come home," Klein said in a release. "Thank

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