This year, as universities begin, a record-number of gay and bisexual football players will hit the field.

Thanks to OutSports for profiling these amazing guys:

Scott Frantz, a Kansas State offensive lineman (FBS), who will be a junior.

My-King Johnson, an Arizona defensive lineman (FBS), who is playing for the first time since sitting as a redshirt last season.

Bradley Kim, an Air Force defensive back (FBS), who will be a sophomore. Kim hurt his foot in a practice and he said he will miss at least half the season.

Jake Bain, an Indiana State cornerback and kick returner (NCAA Division I FCS), who will be a freshman.

Xavier Colvin, a linebacker for Butler University (NCAA Division I FCS), who will be a junior.

Jacob Van Ittersum, an offensive lineman at Northwood University in Michigan (Division II), who will be a senior. Van Ittersum identifies as bi.

Wyatt Pertuset, a Capital University (Ohio, Division III), wide receiver and punter who will be a junior.