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Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / August 3
ESPN Picks Surprise Stiffest Test For Kansas State This Season

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

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

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.

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / July 19
K-State’s Defensive Anchor Leads the Big 12 in PFF Grade

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

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

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
Two Kansas State Football Players Receive Big 12 Preseason Honors

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

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.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Kansas State Wildcats on SI / July 1
K-State Linebacker Austin Romaine Earns Another Top Preseason Honor

K-State Linebacker Austin Romaine Earns Another Top Preseason Honor

Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine is expected to be one of the best players in college football. As a true sophomore, Romaine began turning heads with a strong breakout season.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / June 30
Austin Romaine Named One of College Football’s Best by PFF

Austin Romaine Named One of College Football’s Best by PFF

PFF College has begun rolling out its much‑anticipated Top 50 list of the country’s most dominant college football players ahead of the 2025 season, releasing the first set that covers ranks 50 through 41.

Kansas State Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / May 18
Kansas State’s Austin Romaine Listed as Name to Know in 2026 NFL Draft

Kansas State’s Austin Romaine Listed as Name to Know in 2026 NFL Draft

In another textbook example of Chris Klieman’s impressive player development at Kansas State, junior linebacker Austin Romaine has been listed as a player to know in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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