Texas A&M Hires Kansas State's Collin Klein As Offensive Coordinator

"What I tell people is this — we’re going to find a way to be explosive on offense. We’re going to be a part of the modern era, and we’re going to be able to switch up tempos," said Elko last month at his introductory press conference. "In this day and age you’ve got to be very multiple and very adaptable in what you do on offense. People get caught up in words … that we’ve got to be ‘spread’ or we’ve got to be ‘pro-style.’

“At the end of the day we’ve got to be a group that knows how to attack defenses, get the ball in our playmakers’ hands and allow them to be successful.”

Klein won't be walking into Aggieland without an answer at the game's most important position. Sophomore quarterback Conner Weigman isn't expected to enter the transfer portal despite the staff change. Weigman, who started the first five games for the Aggies in 2023 before a season-ending injury, looks to retain the starting job next fall.

Last season, Weigman completed 68.9 percent of his passes with eight touchdowns and two interceptions during that time. The former five-star prospect also flashed some mobility skills and attentiveness to maneuver outside the pocket when under pressure.

Redshirt sophomore Jaylen Henderson and freshman Marcel Reed are also not expected to leave the program as of this time. The Aggies could inquire about adding a passer via the portal under Elko following Max Johnson's departure to North Carolina.

Elko is still searching for a defensive coordinator, though Duke's Tyler Santucci is an early favorite. A longtime assistant to Elko, Santucci coached linebackers at A&M from 2020-22 before being promoted to the Blue Devils DC position in 2023.

A&M will close out the regular season at NRG Stadium in Houston for the TaxAct Texas Bowl against No. 20 Oklahoma State on Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. Aggies interim coach Elijah Robinson will coach the bowl game despite being named Syracuse’s new defensive coordinator earlier this week.