AP source: K-State close to $44 million new deal for Klieman

Published May 8, 2023 12:22 PM

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas State and Chris Klieman are finalizing a new contract that would give the Wildcats’ football coach a substantial pay raise while keeping him tied to the program for the next eight seasons. A person familiar with the deal tells the AP the contract will have a total value of $44 million. Klieman led the Wildcats to the Big 12 title last season before losing to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

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