The Kansas State Wildcats' loss Saturday night officially laid rest to whatever national title expectations the team had going into the season. However, coach C

Klieman began coaching at K-State in 2019. He has since led the Wildcats to records of 8-5, 4-6, 8-5, 10-4, 9-4 and now 8-4 with a bowl game still to play.

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Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman talks about contributions from players stepping in for injured starters against Arizona State.

K-State athletic director Gene Taylor chimed in a few seconds later and said he would be annoyed if Klieman chose to retire. Then Klieman joked about how much trouble he would be in for retiring without first discussing the possibility with his wife, who is currently out of town.

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman talks about the importance of a healthy Avery Johnson to the Wildcats' running game.

Despite dropping the regular season finale to Iowa State, Kansas State Wildcats coach Chris Klieman held his head high after a solid defensive effort. 'For the