Kansas State Wildcats head coach Collin Klein has signed a massive $15.5 million contract with Netflix for a seven-episode original series, multiple sources confirmed to SportsPulse late Wednesday night.
The untitled project, tentatively referred to as “Powercat: The Collin Klein Story,” will chronicle the 35-year-old coach’s improbable journey from walk-on quarterback to Heisman Trophy finalist, his unwavering faith, the 2012 season that shook college football, and his rapid rise to becoming one of the youngest Power-4 head coaches in America.
“Collin’s story is bigger than football,” a Netflix spokesperson told SportsPulse. “It’s about resilience, leadership, and redefining what’s possible in the modern era of the sport. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with him.”
The series is expected to feature never-before-seen footage from Klein’s playing days under Bill Snyder, exclusive access inside the K-State program during the 2025 season, and candid interviews with mentors, former teammates, and rivals, including reflections on finishing third in the 2012 Heisman race behind Johnny Manziel and Manti Te’o.
Production is slated to begin immediately, with episodes dropping weekly during the 2026 College Football Playoff season, positioning the series as appointment viewing alongside the expanded 12-team playoff.
Klein, who officially took over the Wildcats program last week following Chris Klieman’s retirement, released a brief statement through his agent:
“I’m humbled by the opportunity to share the real story: the ups, the doubts, the people who believed when it didn’t make sense. This isn’t about me; it’s about every kid who’s ever been told they’re too small, too slow, or too anything. Glory to God for what He’s done.”
Financially, the $15.5 million deal (roughly $2.2 million per episode) marks one of the richest individual docuseries contracts ever handed to an active college football coach and reportedly includes escalators tied to playoff appearances and national ratings.
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