Kansas State coach Chris Klieman says he ‘will not be a candidate’ for Michigan State job

Kansas State’s Chris Klieman adamantly denied any hobby within the recently-vacated Michigan State training job Wedensday. When requested in regards to the opening on XM Radio’s Big 12 Today, the 56-year outdated coach did not mince phrases. 

“I’ll be sticking in Manhattan and will not be a candidate for that job,” Klieman stated.

Michigan State parted techniques with Mel Tucker on Wednesday, firing him “with cause” amid an ongoing college investigation into allegations that Tucker sexually careworn rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy.

Tucker, 51, used to be put on administrative depart with out pay on Sept. 10 following a USA Today report detailing the allegations from Tracy, who advanced a non-public dating with Tucker in 2021 after an on-campus talking engagement. At the time of Tucker’s suspension, Michigan State had simply stepped forward to 2-0 at the season with a win over Richmond. 

Many believed the Spartans may succeed in out to Klieman because of his luck at Kansas State. He led the Wildcats to the Big 12 championship in 2022. He has a 105-34 document as a head coach and helped information North Dakota State to 5 FCS nationwide championships in six seasons. In May, Kansas State and Klieman agreed to an eight-year $44 million contract that might stay him on the college in the course of the 2030 season. 

An early checklist of applicants for the Michigan State job comprises Duke’s Mike Elko, Oregon State’s Jonathan Smith, Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and Colorado offensive coordinator Sean Lewis.