Collin Klein closing in on another hire for Kansas State football coaching staff
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- Jeremy Jacobs is expected to become K‑State’s strength and conditioning coach.
- Jacobs brings experience from Texas A&M, Duke, LSU and Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
- Klein assembles staff from Texas A&M including Ellsworth, Peterson and Jacobs.
It appears that another member of the Texas A&M football staff will follow Collin Klein to Kansas State.
Jeremy Jacobs, the associate director of strength and conditioning for the Aggies, is expected to lead the Wildcats in the weight room next season, according to a report from On3.
Jacobs is poised to take over as K-State’s strength and conditioning coach after spending time previously at Texas A&M, Duke, LSU and Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
He is an expert in both sports science and performance training.
Klein spent the past two years working alongside Jacobs at Texas A&M, where Klein served as offensive coordinator until K-State hired him as its new head coach earlier this month.
Christian Ellsworth (quarterbacks) and Jordan Peterson (defensive coordinator) are also making the jump from Texas A&M to K-State, where they will work together as members of Klein’s inaugural coaching staff in Manhattan.
K-State football coach tracker
Head coach: Collin Klein
Offensive coordinator: TBA
Running backs: TBA
Wide receivers: TBA
Tight ends: TBA
Quarterbacks: Christian Ellsworth
Defensive coordinator: Jordan Peterson
Co-defensive coordinator: Marcus Woodson
Defensive line: Buddy Wyatt
Linebackers: Nick Toth
Defensive backs: Jeremiah Johnson
Special teams coordinator: Stanton Weber
General manager: Trey Scott
Director of strength and conditioning: Jeremy Jacobs
Director of recruiting: Taylor Braet
This story was originally published December 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM with the headline "Collin Klein closing in on another hire for Kansas State football coaching staff."