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Austin Romaine's pair of pick 6s lead No. 11 Texas Tech to blowout win

Linebacker Austin Romaine returned two interceptions for touchdowns on successive plays and Cameron Dickey rushed for 91 yards and two scores as No. 11 Texas Tech routed visiting Sam Houston 49-14 on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.

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Pick-12: Texas Tech player returns INTs for TDs on consecutive passes

Texas Tech LB Austin Romaine returned two interceptions for touchdowns on consecutive passes thrown by Sam Houston on Saturday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 24

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College Football News / Bucs Report / February 12

2026 NFL Draft Profile: Austin Romaine, LB, Kansas State

The 2026 NFL offseason is here and that means it’s time for mock drafts, draft profiles and everything that goes with them. So without further ado, here’s one of many Draft Profiles for the 2025 NFL draft.

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / January 26

Kansas State's Linebacker Room: Transfer Additions and Departures

Following a disappointing 6-6 campaign in 2025, Kansas State saw extensive roster turnover, with 32 players entering the transfer portal. Among those departures were four linebackers, including back-to-back All-Big 12 Second Team selection Austin Romaine, leaving the Wildcats thin at the position.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / January 4

All-Big 12 Transfer Linebacker Austin Romaine is Staying in the Big 12

In a move that surprised very, very few people, former Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine announced on social media that he is officially transferring to Texas Tech.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / January 2

Texas Tech Set To Visit With K-State's Austin Romaine Following Do-Not-Contact Portal Entry

Jacob Rodriguez was the star of Texas Tech's defense in 2025. Under defensive coordinator Shiel Wood, Rodriguez had the best season of his career, winning numerous awards including the Lombardi, Nagurski, and Butkus.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / December 22

The transfer portal is flowing in the wrong direction for the Baylor Bears

The Baylor Bears entered the 2025 campaign with high expectations. The Bears returned 18 starters and were picked by one college football analyst, Phil Steele, to raise the Big 12 Championship trophy at season’s end.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 22

Dream Linebacker Emerges As Potential Transfer Portal Target For Colorado

Coach Deion Sanders will have to go big in the transfer portal this offseason if he wants to revamp his Colorado Buffaloes roster, and few soon-to-be available players are as intriguing as linebacker Austin Romaine.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

Baylor Loses Star LB Keaton Thomas to the Transfer Portal

Baylor is losing one of its most reliable defenders, with linebacker Keaton Thomas officially entering the transfer portal. It’s a big loss, plain and simple.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / December 22

Kansas State is Losing Elite LB Austin Romaine to Transfer Portal

Kansas State is losing a big piece on defense with linebacker Austin Romaine entering the transfer portal. This one’s a tough blow. Romaine was coming off a breakout year and was expected to be one of the centerpieces of the defense heading into 2025.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / ESPN / November 10

Kansas St. leading tackler Romaine out for season

Kansas State will be without leading tackler Austin Romaine for the remainder of the season after the All-Big 12 linebacker hurt his hand a couple of weeks ago and finally opted for surgery rather than to continue playing through the pain.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / November 10

Kansas State Loses Their Best Defender for the Rest of the Year

Kansas State’s defense just took a massive hit, and there’s no sugarcoating it. Linebacker Austin Romaine, the best defender on the roster and one of the most consistent pieces in the Big 12, is done for the year.

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Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 3, 2025

ESPN Picks Surprise Stiffest Test For Kansas State This Season

The Kansas State Wildcats open the season against the defending Big 12 champion Iowa State Cyclones later this month in Dublin, Ireland. One would consider this the Wildcats' toughest game but ESPN thinks otherwise.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 29, 2025

K-State's Austin Romaine Named To Prestigious Defensive Trophy Watch List

Kansas State's Austin Romaine has been drawing a lot of preseason hype. The latest came from the Football Writers Association of America as Romaine was named to the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy preseason watch list.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 26, 2025

K-State Defender Rated Among Nation's Best Ahead Of Season

Kansas State's Austin Romaine is continuing to garner offseason hype as Pro Football Focus' (PFF) Dalton Wasserman named him the best defensive player in the Big 12.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / July 19, 2025

K-State’s Defensive Anchor Leads the Big 12 in PFF Grade

Kansas State quietly boasts one of the most reliable returning defenders in the Big 12, and his name still isn’t mentioned nearly enough. Linebacker Austin Romaine leads all returning players at his position with a 90.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, the highest mark among Big 12 linebackers heading into 2025.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 18, 2025

K-State's Austin Romaine Receives Huge Accolade Against Big 12 Competition

The offseason accolades keep on coming for Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine. Pro Football Focus (PFF) listed their X top returning Big 12 linebackers, boasting Romaine at the top of the rankings.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / July 10, 2025

Four Big 12 Stars Make PFF College’s Top 50 Players Heading Into Next Season

As the college football season sits just under two months away, PFF College released its 50 best players ahead of the 2025-26 season. Four Big 12 players made the list, including Utah tackle Spencer Fano, Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt, Arizona State wide receiver Jordan Tyson, and Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 7, 2025

Two Kansas State Football Players Receive Big 12 Preseason Honors

The Big 12 officially announced its preseason all-conference team on Monday. The Kansas State Wildcats had two players make the cut: Austin Romaine and Will Swanson.

College Football News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 2, 2025

K-State Has One Player Make Top 100 Players in EA College Football `26

When thinking about the Kansas State roster for EA Sports College Football 25, it is easy to get excited about the offensive side of the ball. Names like K-State quarterback Avery Johnson, running back Dylan Edwards and wide receiver Jayce Brown headline a speed-driven offense.