Trouble is brewing in College Station — and fingers are starting to point at a high-priced addition to Texas A&M’s coaching staff.
According to insiders, the Aggies’ $1.6 million hire — offensive coordinator Collin Klein — is being quietly blamed for the program’s recent slide under head coach Mike Elko. Once hailed as a bold move to modernize A&M’s offense, Klein’s system has yet to produce consistent results, and frustrations are mounting after a sluggish start to fall camp.
The timing couldn’t be worse for quarterback Marcel Reed, who entered the offseason as a potential breakout star but is now battling a nagging lower-body injury. Reed’s status remains uncertain as camp progresses, and questions are surfacing about whether he can thrive in Klein’s scheme even when fully healthy.
Elko, who entered 2025 with high expectations following the departure of Jimbo Fisher, now finds himself under pressure to prove his revamped staff can deliver. But with Reed sidelined and offensive rhythm lacking, that $1.6 million decision is starting to look like a gamble that might not pay off.
As the Aggies prepare for a tough early-season schedule, all eyes are on Klein — and the clock may already be ticking.