Maroon Madness · Dec 11, 2025
Jay Bateman move has Texas A&M rolling into more uncertainty before CFP vs. Miami
UTSA v Texas A&M | Maria Lysaker/GettyImagesIt was after the Texas loss that Collin Klein decided to pack up his bags and move to Manhattan, Kansas, to take the Kansas State head coaching job. If you're Klein, how do you deny the opportunity to coach your alma mater?
Now, with defensive coordinator Jay Bateman also out the door, it provides a new look for Mike Elko right before this playoff game against Miami.
Collin Klein will still be coaching Texas A&M for the playoff game, but the vibe already feels different with Klein staying for the remainder of the season and Lyle Hemphill set to take Bateman's chair.
CFP for Texas A&M already looks a lot different than what fans would've imagined