### **Shocking Twist in College Football: Chris Klieman Turns Down Mind-Blowing $7.5M Offers from Georgia & Notre Dame**
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the college football world, **Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman** has reportedly turned down lucrative **$7.5 million per year offers** from both **Georgia and Notre Dame**, choosing instead to remain loyal to the **Kansas State Wildcats** [A](https://spheresports.com.ng/shockwave-in-college-football-chris-klieman-rejects-7-5m-offer-from-georgia-notre-dame-stays-loyal-to-kansas-state/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tTb3VyY2UiOiJjaXRhdGlvbkxpbmsiLCJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiSFFZcm1WRkJIN1dNNEFjSm1DaUxiIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiNDk2aWdjVlRRNjVhQ1ZBMmt2Vlg1IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3BoZXJlc3BvcnRzLmNvbS5uZ1wvc2hvY2t3YXZlLWluLWNvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGwtY2hyaXMta2xpZW1hbi1yZWplY3RzLTctNW0tb2ZmZXItZnJvbS1nZW9yZ2lhLW5vdHJlLWRhbWUtc3RheXMtbG95YWwtdG8ta2Fuc2FzLXN0YXRlXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1) [B](https://footballdigest.net/index.php/2025/04/19/espn-report-chris-klieman-kansas-state-head-coach-stuns-college-football-world-rejects-jaw-dropping-7-5-million-occ-offer-from-georgia-notre-dame-to-remain-with-the-kansas-i-have-no-pl/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **A Rare Act of Loyalty in College Football**
At a time when coaching contracts are reaching astronomical figures, Klieman’s decision to **reject two of the most prestigious programs in the country** has left fans and analysts in disbelief. Both **Georgia and Notre Dame** aggressively pursued Klieman, viewing him as a top candidate to lead their powerhouse programs into the next era [A](https://spheresports.com.ng/shockwave-in-college-football-chris-klieman-rejects-7-5m-offer-from-georgia-notre-dame-stays-loyal-to-kansas-state/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fbWVzc2FnZUlkIjoiSFFZcm1WRkJIN1dNNEFjSm1DaUxiIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NvbnZlcnNhdGlvbklkIjoiNDk2aWdjVlRRNjVhQ1ZBMmt2Vlg1IiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrU291cmNlIjoiY2l0YXRpb25MaW5rIiwiZXZlbnRJbmZvX2NsaWNrRGVzdGluYXRpb24iOiJodHRwczpcL1wvc3BoZXJlc3BvcnRzLmNvbS5uZ1wvc2hvY2t3YXZlLWluLWNvbGxlZ2UtZm9vdGJhbGwtY2hyaXMta2xpZW1hbi1yZWplY3RzLTctNW0tb2ZmZXItZnJvbS1nZW9yZ2lhLW5vdHJlLWRhbWUtc3RheXMtbG95YWwtdG8ta2Fuc2FzLXN0YXRlXC8ifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
However, Klieman ultimately declined, citing **unfinished business in Manhattan** and a deep commitment to the program he has helped elevate.
“I love what we’re building at Kansas State,” Klieman said in a brief statement. “The culture, the players, the fans—this is home. No amount of money can replace that” [A](https://spheresports.com.ng/shockwave-in-college-football-chris-klieman-rejects-7-5m-offer-from-georgia-notre-dame-stays-loyal-to-kansas-state/?copilot_analytics_metadata=eyJldmVudEluZm9fY2xpY2tEZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zcGhlcmVzcG9ydHMuY29tLm5nXC9zaG9ja3dhdmUtaW4tY29sbGVnZS1mb290YmFsbC1jaHJpcy1rbGllbWFuLXJlamVjdHMtNy01bS1vZmZlci1mcm9tLWdlb3JnaWEtbm90cmUtZGFtZS1zdGF5cy1sb3lhbC10by1rYW5zYXMtc3RhdGVcLyIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jb252ZXJzYXRpb25JZCI6IjQ5NmlnY1ZUUTY1YUNWQTJrdlZYNSIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19jbGlja1NvdXJjZSI6ImNpdGF0aW9uTGluayIsImV2ZW50SW5mb19tZXNzYWdlSWQiOiJIUVlybVZGQkg3V000QWNKbUNpTGIifQ%3D%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
### **Kansas State’s Rise Under Klieman**
Since taking over in **2019**, Klieman has transformed Kansas State into a **consistent Big 12 contender**, highlighted by a **conference title in 2022** and multiple high-profile wins [B](https://footballdigest.net/index.php/2025/04/19/espn-report-chris-klieman-kansas-state-head-coach-stuns-college-football-world-rejects-jaw-dropping-7-5-million-occ-offer-from-georgia-notre-dame-to-remain-with-the-kansas-i-have-no-pl/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1). His leadership, development of under-recruited talent, and no-nonsense approach have drawn national admiration.
His ability to **build a winning culture** has made Kansas State a **destination program**, rather than a stepping stone for coaches looking to move up the ranks.
### **Fans React to Klieman’s Decision**
Kansas State fans erupted with pride after the announcement. Social media buzzed with tributes and gratitude, with many calling Klieman’s decision **“a rare act of loyalty in today’s game”** [B](https://footballdigest.net/index.php/2025/04/19/espn-report-chris-klieman-kansas-state-head-coach-stuns-college-football-world-rejects-jaw-dropping-7-5-million-occ-offer-from-georgia-notre-dame-to-remain-with-the-kansas-i-have-no-pl/?copilot_analytics_metadata=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%3D&citationMarker=9F742443-6C92-4C44-BF58-8F5A7C53B6F1).
“This is why Klieman is different,” one Wildcats fan tweeted. “He’s not chasing money—he’s chasing **legacy**. Kansas State is lucky to have him.”
Meanwhile, Georgia and Notre Dame are now scrambling to **reassess their coaching searches**, as Klieman was reportedly one of their **top targets**
