John Scimeca

John Scimeca

Joined: Nov 12, 2018

I'm a lifelong Oklahoma State fan, having grown up there, and I attended Tulane and Notre Dame. I love reading/writing about, playing, and watching sports, and I enjoy writing for the Saturday Blitz and Pokes Post. My favorite parts of writing here are the intersection of sports, history, and geography.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 29: Mikey Daniel #26 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits celebrates a touchdown against the Minnesota Gophers during the third quarter of the game on August 29, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Gophers defeated the Jackrabbits 28-21. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

College football: 6 reasons why you should watch the 2023 FCS Playoffs

SAN ANTONIO, TX - DECEMBER 2: Wide receiver Zachari Franklin #4 of the UTSA Roadrunners celebrates his touchdown reception against North Texas Mean Green in the first half at Alamodome on December 2, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

College football: Which G5 team is most likely to next join a power conference?

STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Mike Gundy of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates a win over the BYU Cougars with the "U" in OSU after their game at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Oklahoma State won 40-34 in double overtime. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Oklahoma State football: We were wrong about Mike Gundy, Cowboys

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 09: Joshua Moore #6 of the Texas Longhorns catches a pass for a touchdown while defended by Justin Broiles #25 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the first quarter during the 2021 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 09, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Oklahoma football: 3 bold predictions vs. No. 3 Texas in Week 6

Oct 15, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) gets set to run a play in the first half in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

College football 2023: Most overrated, underrated teams by Power 5 conference

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 03: Corey Dauphine #6 of the Tulane Green Wave runs in a touchdown during the second quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Ranking the ACC’s best expansion candidates to counter the Big 12

EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 1: Lyle McCombs #43 of the Connecticut Huskies runs in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half during the game at Rentschler Field on December 1, 2012 in East Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

UConn Football: How would Huskies fit in the Big 12?

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 26: General view of fans during a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

The best and worst of college football’s 2022 attendance trends

Nov 5, 2022; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes quarterback J.T. Shrout (5) prepares to pass the ball in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Big 12 Football: Consider adding these 6 programs if recent results matter

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 23: David Stockton #11 of the Marquette Golden Eagles controls the ball as Junior Cadougan #5 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs defends during the CBE Classic consolation game on November 23, 2010 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Ranking the 10 best basketball schools that don’t play football

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 9: Stetson Bennett #13 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates his touchdown with his teammates during a game between Texas Christian Horned Frogs and Georgia Bulldogs at SoFi Stadium on January 9, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

College football: Imagining a 64-team playoff from 2022 season

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 23: Perris Jones #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers scores a touchdown as Alijah Clark #10 of the Syracuse Orange tackles him during the third quarter at JMA Wireless Dome on September 23, 2022 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

College football: These 10 surprising teams were once the nation’s AP No. 1

CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 13: Runningback Noel Devine #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers rushes in the second quarter of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in at Nippert Stadium on November 13, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Big 12 Conference’s 5 best rivalries that could emerge in 2023

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Gronowski #11 of the South Dakota State Jackrabbits scrambles on a keeper during the first half against defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness #91 of the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

South Dakota State football: 3 effects of 2022 national title win

Dec 31, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes celebrates their 51-45 over the Michigan Wolverines during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Rondone-Arizona RepublicMich Tcu 28

5 college football teams that could be the next TCU in 2023

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 02: Defensive back Jacobe Covington #14 of the USC Trojans dives at wide receiver Duece Watts #2 of the Tulane Green Wave during the fourth quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic football game at AT&T Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. The Tulane Green Wave won 46-45. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

2022 CFP Semis, Cotton Bowl prove how much we need a 12-team playoff