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Kansas State Football Embraces New Coordinators
Defensive coordinator Jordan Peterson and offensive coordinator Zach Taylor are bought into Collin Klein's vision for the Wildcats.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Kansas State University has brought on new defensive coordinator Jordan Peterson and offensive coordinator Zach Taylor, who are both excited to work under head coach Collin Klein. Peterson, who faced the Wildcats' tough, physical style of play in the past, is impressed by Klein's humble confidence and commitment to the program's winning tradition. Taylor is also eager to collaborate with Klein to develop the team's offensive strategy.
Why it matters
The new coordinator hires are an important step in continuing Kansas State's success on the football field. Peterson and Taylor's buy-in to Klein's leadership and vision for the program suggest the Wildcats are poised for continued competitiveness in the Big 12 conference.
The details
Jordan Peterson, the new defensive coordinator, has faced Kansas State's physical, hard-nosed style of play in the past and has a deep respect for the program. Offensive coordinator Zach Taylor is also eager to work with head coach Collin Klein to shape the team's offensive strategy and schemes.
- Kansas State hired Jordan Peterson as the new defensive coordinator in January 2026.
- Zach Taylor was brought on as the new offensive coordinator in February 2026.
The players
Jordan Peterson
The new defensive coordinator for Kansas State University football.
Zach Taylor
The new offensive coordinator for Kansas State University football.
Collin Klein
The head coach of the Kansas State University football team.
What they’re saying
“He's got this humble confidence about him that, like, he knows what he stands on and he knows the business he stands on,”
— Jordan Peterson, Defensive Coordinator
The takeaway
The new coordinator hires at Kansas State University signal a continued commitment to the program's winning culture and physical style of play under head coach Collin Klein.
