Collin Klein’s latest play calling move demands precision on the sidelines

Kansas State new head football coach Collin Klein holds a jersey given by athletic director Gene Taylor during his introduction ceremony at Morgan Family Arena on Dec. 5, 2025. | Evert Nelson/The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesKansas State head coach Collin Klein’s latest move might surprise you. Instead of taking on a traditional role and leaving the play calling to his staff, he’s opted to do it himself – from the sidelines.

If it works, the payoff could be huge. But in the long run, is it really the right move?

Collin Klein’s past gives him ample reason to call plays at Kansas State

Calling plays isn’t automatically a head coach’s job. In most programs at the college…