Hi everyone! My name is Ethan Petrik, and I’m the Iowa beat reporter for the Quad-City Times in Davenport, Iowa.

I’m putting together a preseason series called “The Fan Files,” where I interview one passionate fan from each of Iowa’s 2026 opponents to get a better understanding of their program through the eyes of someone who follows the team closely.

The conversation would cover topics like:
• How you became a fan of the Wildcats
• Your thoughts on the 2026 season (best-case and worst-case scenarios)
• Biggest strengths, weaknesses, and players to watch
• Expectations for the matchup against Iowa
• Anything else you think opposing fans should know about your team

The interview can be done however is easiest for you—Reddit DMs, email, or another format that works though I will need to confirm your real world identity. I’ll use your responses in a feature for the Quad-City Times.

If you’re interested—or if you know someone who would be a great representative of the fanbase—please leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks, and I’m looking forward to learning more about the Wildcats from the people who know the program best!

Hi all, I'm looking to go to the Colorado game but I haven't see any info on when single game tickets go on sale. I know it'll still be at the temp stadium so there's less seats, but I'd like to go if possible! I've been in Peace Corps for two years so I've missed out on a lot of football haha

The Florida athlete will be taking an official visit to Northwestern on the weekend of May 8. The Wildcats will be the first school he will visit.

Has anyone see the Coaches Vs Cancer sneaker auction? Game worn custom kicks Chris Collins. Proceeds to American Cancer Society. Ends tomorrow night.

It’s on The Players Trunk

Skip about 15 minutes in to get some preview of the game Wednesday. Two Illini podcasters don't think the Cats have much of a chance even though they've beaten them at home twice in a row now.

Props to Coach Braun and Mark Jackson for making a splash to change the football program.

Many of us thought the NIL era would be a welcome change for Northwestern. Money has always been our biggest advantage in athletics, with the massive facility upgrades of the past decade being our biggest selling point for recruits.

Is Chip Kelly finally a sign that we are going all-in on the NIL era?

Vanderbilt’s success has shown that we have a pathway to contention in the new college football world. I truly believe achieving some football relevancy would do wonders for NU’s reputation nationally for both academics and athletics.

I was planning to go to the UCLA game. I was wondering what the tailgating / pregame culture at the temporary stadium is like?

Would it be a fun trip or is it going to be quiet for that game.

I know it's at a smaller temporary field. Do you guys think it will be hard to get tickets? This is my first time to go to an away game so I don't have any idea.

Thanks in advance

New to college football after following Chicago in the NFL. Keen to know of any podcasts/content out there.

It seems hard to find!