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Kansas State Hires Peterson; Texas A&M Faces Recruiting Woes

12/22/2025

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Kansas State hired Jordan Peterson as its new defensive coordinator after Joe Klanderman departed to Baylor.
Peterson previously served as Texas A&M's defensive backs coach, contributing to the team's strong pass defense this season.
Texas A&M also loses tight ends coach Christian Ellsworth to Kansas State.
While some recruits reaffirmed commitments to Texas A&M, Peterson's exit could affect future recruiting, especially top prospects like John Meredith III.

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Kansas State hired Jordan Peterson as its new defensive coordinator after Joe Klanderman departed to Baylor.
Peterson previously served as Texas A&M's defensive backs coach, contributing to the team's strong pass defense this season.
Texas A&M also loses tight ends coach Christian Ellsworth to Kansas State.
While some recruits reaffirmed commitments to Texas A&M, Peterson's exit could affect future recruiting, especially top prospects like John Meredith III.