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Kansas State coach Chris Klieman chokes up as he defends his job performance after loss to Utah
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Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman watches during the first half of an NCAA college football gamecagainst Kansas, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Lawrence, Kan. - photo by AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kansas State coach Chris Klieman broke down in tears while reflecting on criticism of his job performance after the Wildcats allowed No. 13 Utah to rally for a 51-47 win on Saturday. Klieman, who led the Wildcats to the Big 12 title in 2022, became choked up near the end of his postgame opening statement.