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Ethan Petrik

Ethan loves football and loves college football most. When he’s not watching football, he either writes about it or builds a dynasty on NCAA Football 14. A native of Montana, Ethan graduated from the University of Nebraska and currently resides in Iowa. You can find Ethan on Twitter at @ethan_petrik.

Even with potential first-round pick at QB, South Carolina seems on track for lost season

South Carolina's dreadful 31-17 loss to North Carolina on Saturday came with a silver lining: the play of quarterback Spencer Rattler. But Rattler — a potential first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — may not be enough to save the Gamecocks season.

Iowa fans will roll their eyes at head coach’s latest comments

A collective groan could be heard coming from Iowa City on Tuesday when Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz spoke to the media ahead of the Hawkeyes’ season opener.

Fox Sports analyst picks surprise team atop Pac-12 in preseason top 25

Joel Klatt released his preseason top 25 college football rankings in the Monday edition of the Joel Klatt Show. Klatt’s top five teams failed to surprise as Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and Alabama took the top four spots while Penn State slid into the No. 5 ranking. However, that is where Klatt’s adherence to the status quo stopped.

Media preseason predictions sleeping on potential Big 12 contender

With a combination of returning production, a superstar under center and rising star for a head coach, the Kansas Jayhawks are the true dark-horse Big 12 contenders.

Penn State sophomore QB will enter season with high expectations

Does a sophomore QB give Penn State coach James Franklin his best shot at the College Football Playoff?

Five transfer QBs who could have the biggest impact in 2023

High-profile QB transfers again dot the landscape of college football at the FBS level. Here are five who could be difference-makers in 2023.

Transfer QBs making big impact on college football's top conferences

Transfer quarterbacks are having a profound effect on college football, especially in the two most powerful conferences in the sport, the Big Ten and SEC.

Why analyst sees potential for Iowa to be ‘total fiasco’ in 2023

Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt put Iowa at No. 22 in his preseason top 25, but he also believes the team could be a "total fiasco" in 2023.

Nebraska HC's 'sanctimonious' comments fuel old rivalry

Matt Rhule, who became Nebraska football coach in November, is already fueling one of the program’s old rivalries.

Is Caleb Williams already a top football talent in Los Angeles?

When talking about the best football players in Los Angeles, only two names left Rich Eisen’s mouth before the suggestion of Caleb Williams, USC quarterback and reigning Heisman trophy winner, came from on-air producer Chris Brockman.

Touted Tennessee freshman QB compared to 'beautiful ribeye'

An analyst had an interesting comparison for Iamaleava when discussing the best approach for the young quarterback in his freshman season.

Deion Sanders, Colorado hype reminiscent of recent coaching failure

The excitement surrounding the start of Deion Sanders' head-coaching tenure at Colorado is at a mind-numbing level reminiscent of another recent splashy hire, one that didn't quite work out as hoped.

Alabama proves it's in a different stratosphere despite 'disappointing' 2022

Despite an 11-2 season that was capped off with a Sugar Bowl victory, the consensus among fans and analysts is that Alabama's season was a disappointment. It just goes to show how truly dominant the program has been.

CFB analyst: Officiating system is 'broken,' complete overhaul needed

After TCU’s epic 51-45 win over Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt called out the game officials. 

Grading 10 high-profile Power Five head-coaching hires

The head-coaching carousel was spinning this month. From Deion Sanders to Luke Fickell, Matt Rhule and beyond, these 10 hires really stood out.

Ex-Michigan QB may not be enough to upgrade lousy Iowa offense

The former Michigan QB recently announced his intention to transfer to Iowa.

Potential landing spots for ‘blindsided’ Wisconsin defensive coordinator

When Paul Chryst was relieved of his duties as head coach and Jim Leonhard was given the interim tag, many expected the defensive coordinator to earn the full-time gig. Now that Luke Fickell was hired for the role, Leonhard's future is up in the air.

Assessing Michigan's potential path to a national championship

Can the Wolverines win a national title? A lot must shake out, but Michigan should like where it stands.

Former Heisman winner endorses North Carolina's Drake Maye for award

Few expected the type of season the North Carolina freshman QB put together in his first year starting for the Tar Heels.

TCU at No. 7: 'Brand bias' or lack of balance?

Twitter fingers raced earlier this week after the College Football Playoff committee released its first Top 25. Much of the chatter centered on undefeated TCU (8-0), which was ranked No. 7. 

Overhyped Miami the biggest disappointment in college football this season

The hype arrived prematurely for the Hurricanes.

Food fight! Ex-Alabama QB Greg McElroy goes on epic rant about SEC Network crew

While South Carolina earned its first win over Texas A&M, the broadcast crew was sampling food from the South Carolina State Fair.

Why fans of No. 8 Oregon shouldn't float idea of Ducks in CFP

The No. 8 Oregon Ducks look the part of a potential Pac-12 champion following their 45-30 win over No. 12 UCLA. At 6-1, the Ducks would be among the teams hotly debated in College Football Playoff conversations were it not for a 49-3 loss to No.

Analysts debate: Would Clemson struggle outside ACC?

Analysts Joel Klatt of Fox Sports and Danny Kanell of CBS Sports got into a dust-up on Twitter over No. 5 Clemson's football resume.