Big 12 program reportedly set to decline bowl berth following player vote
By Rolando Rosa
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Kansas State intends to decline a bowl invite this year, according to a report.
The Wildcats reached the decision after a vote by the players, per Football Scoop’s John Brice. This comes after Kansas State coach Chris Klieman recently announced his retirement.
The 58-year-old Klieman is being supplanted by ex-Kansas State quarterback and current Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein. Kansas State has a 6-6 record this season. Klieman went 54-34 in his tenure at Kansas State, including winning the Big 12 Championship in 2022.
“This decision was not taken lightly and was the culmination of many factors, including my own personal health,” Klieman said of his retirement. “I absolutely love coaching the game of football and developing players into young men, but now is the time for me to step away and spend more time with Rhonda and our three kids.”
Klieman’s final game for Kansas State was a 24-14 victory vs. visiting Colorado in the regular season finale. Prior to Kansas State, Klieman was the head coach of North Dakota State, which he guided to 4 FCS national titles in 5 seasons.
In Klieman’s time with Kansas State, he tallied a 3-2 mark in bowl games. The Wildcats ended the season ranked in 2022 and 2023.
