Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We’re breaking down the latest spring intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Clemson as they gear up for the 2025 season. Plus, J.D. dives into why this could be the year for Texas, Penn State, LSU, and Clemson to make a championship run. We’re also ranking the Top 10 Q…

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.This week we start with a reaction to the leaked College Football 26 deluxe edition cover—what it reveals and what it means for the ga…

Welcome to the second episode of The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden "Kato" Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk about the wonderful reality that is Spring Propaganda in CFB and which storylines have their attention inclu…

Today on The Hard Count ... Spring intel, pivotal matchups, and brutal schedules—J.D. PicKell breaks down everything you need to know for the 2025 college football season! Get the latest updates on Florida, Miami, and LSU spring practice as they gear up for a big year, plus a look at the most season-defining matchups across college football for 202…

On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama, discussing key takeaways and what to expect in the upcoming season. He also ranks the top 10 quarterbacks in the ACC, predicts the most impactful spring practice news, and discusses how QBs like freshma…

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.This week, we’re breaking down the recent news surrounding Clemson and Florida State's potential eventual departure from the ACC, the …

Welcome to the second episode of The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk about Hard Knocks being given and taken away from North Carolina and Bill Belichick and answer your questions! Whic…

On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football. Which head coach is on the verge of winning their first national championship in 2025? Is Georgia vs. Texas set to become the SEC’s next great rivalry? We also break down key spring transfer portal needs for top programs like Michig…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D.ranks how he thinks the the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten will project in 2025, breaks the returning production for Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Ohio State, unpacks the proposal of some new rules potentially on the horizon for college football, and reveals what he wants to hear from Nebraska Co…

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.This week, we’re breaking down Jim Nagy taking over as Oklahoma’s General Manager, what J.D. wants to hear out of Ohio State and Texas…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into...🧃 How to Save Spring Games: The spring game is a critical part of the college football calendar, but many teams aren't using it to its full potential. J.D. gives you expert advice on how coaches and programs can make the most out of spring games to maximize pl…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into...🧃 How to Fix the College Football Playoff FormatThe current college football playoff system broken. J.D. PicKell breaks down the major flaws and offers his solutions to make the playoff better for fans, teams, and college football as a whole. Lock in!🧃 Top 10 …

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.This week, we’re breaking down ...🧃 The SEC & Big Ten’s push to expand the College Football Playoff – What does it mean for the entire…

Welcome to the first episode of The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk about the overall state of college football amid the NIL and transfer portal with more College Football Playoff and …

🚀 Welcome back to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, The People's College Football Show! In today's episode, we dive into the most pressing topics in the sport. From exclusive insights to expert predictions, J.D. has you covered!🧃 USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley Joins The ShowUSC Head Coach Lincoln Riley sits down with J.D. to talk about the Trojans' f…

Welcome to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, The People's College Football Show! In today's episode, we dive deep into the latest buzz surrounding the college football world. From potential changes to the College Football Playoff and the end of the ACC, to a comprehensive analysis of the top 10 teams set up for success the next 3 years, we've got a…

Welcome to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, your ultimate source for the latest college football news, rumors, and predictions! In today's episode, we're breaking down the hottest topics in the world of college football:🧃 Ohio State Hires Matt Patricia as DC: What does this mean for the Buckeyes' defense? Can Matt Patricia bring his NFL experience…

Welcome to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, your ultimate college football show bringing you expert analysis, insider news, and predictions for all things gridiron! In today's episode, we dive deep into the current state of college football with a special focus on the Big Ten in 2025, USC’s path to competing for national titles, Alabama's QB battl…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...🔥 Was 2024 Kirby Smart's Best Coaching Job? In today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into whether Kirby Smart's 2024 season was his best coaching job to date! Can Smart's Bulldogs continue their dominance in college football, or is there a new challenger on the rise? 🏆💥 Ohio State P…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...🧃 Does National Signing Day Still Matter?Are the traditional signing day fireworks still relevant in today's college football landscape, or have they been replaced by the transfer portal and NIL? J.D. takes a deep dive into the changing role of signing day and what it means for future recruiting.🧃 Top 10 …

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...In this week's episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell dives into all the latest college football news and headlines you don't want to miss:🧃 Ryan Grubb's Big Move to Alabama: We break down the impact of Ryan Grubb’s hire as Alabama’s new offensive coordinator and how his offensive philosophy could transf…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell....🧃 Michigan Fatigue: Connor Stalions & the Ongoing DramaThe Michigan football scandal, once again, has everyone talking, but is anyone else feeling the fatigue around the Connor Stalions story? J.D. PicKell offers his take on how this saga and Michigan Wolverines football.🧃 Future of South Carolina vs Cle…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell....🧃 Ranking the Top 10 College Football Coaches Right NowWho’s leading the pack in 2025? From legendary coaches to rising stars, J.D. gives his expert take on who makes the cut and why. Spoiler: Some of the names might surprise you! 🚨🧃 The Health of the Texas vs Texas A&M RivalryIs the rivalry still as int…

In this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell dives deep into the biggest storylines in college football as we look ahead to 2025 and beyond. Here’s what’s on the docket:🧃 Waaay -Too - Early 2025 National Title Contenders – Who’s shaping up to be a powerhouse next season? We break down the teams with the best shot at making a run for the College …

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...J.D. brings the College Football insights, as dive deep into the pressing issues shaking up the 2025 college football season. Is it possible to buy a National Championship in today’s world of college football, and did Ohio State do just that in 2024? We break down the NIL era and its impact on recruiting,…

Today on The Hard Count J.D. is back in the studio following an electric weekend in Atlanta for the national title game. And with that in mind, J.D. takes a big picture look at the 2024 season and the final AP Poll Rankings of the year. Also diving into if Ohio State can repeat as national champions and ranking the top 10 quarterbacks ahead of the …

In this exciting episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell....🧃J.D. breaks down the thrilling 2024-2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, where the Ohio State Buckeyes redeemed themselves after falling short in previous seasons to claim the title. We dive into how Ryan Day and the Buckeyes overcame adversity and what it means for th…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...The stage is set for a thrilling National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish! In this breakdown, J.D. dives into everything you need to know about this National Title clash between the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish in Atlanta.🧃 What a National Title Means for…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...🧃 Lou Holtz vs. Ryan Day Beef: There has been a fiery back-and-forth between legendary coach Lou Holtz and Ohio State's Ryan Day? J.D. breaks down the drama and what it means for both programs.🧃 Oklahoma Sooners & USC Trojans - What's Next?: As we approach 2025, what’s the future of two powerhouse program…

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell🧃 Key Matchups for Ohio State vs Notre Dame National Championship Game:Breaking down the ultimate showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame in the National Championship. J.D. gives his expert analysis on the key players, schemes, and critical matchups that could determine the winner of college football’s bi…

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. previews and picks the national title game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish! Breaking down every angle of the final game of the College Football Playoff and the football season. J.D. also reveals where he was right and wrong about the College Football Playoff ahead of the natty, answers wha…

Today on The Hard Count, we've got a loaded show as J.D. PicKell and the show go into semifinal mode for the college football playoff tonight. 🧃 Ranking the Top 10 Players in the Texas vs Ohio State Game We break down the key players who will decide this massive showdown, from standout offensive stars to game-changing defenders. Find out who makes …

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into the hottest topics and biggest storylines in college football. From Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes to the latest transfer portal moves by Georgia, J.D. covers it all. Here's what you can expect:🧃 Ryan Day's Criticism: Is the Narrative Around Ohio State's Head Coach Unfair?We take a closer look…

Today on The Hard Count, join J.D. PicKell as he dives deep into the highly anticipated college football playoff semifinal games: Ohio State vs Texas and Notre Dame vs Penn State. Get expert analysis, key player insights, and bold predictions for these top-tier games that will decide the College Football Playoff National Championship game.Plus, J.D…

Join J.D. PicKell for another exciting episode of The Hard Count! In today’s video, we dive into the latest action from around the nation:🧃 Ohio State vs. Oregon: The Buckeyes put on a clinic in their victory over Oregon. J.D. breaks down the key moments and what this means for Ohio State moving forward.🧃 Texas vs. Arizona State: The Longhorns bare…

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell takes an inside look at the SEC's recent bowl game woes, Michigan's impressive win over Alabama that could ignite an exciting season next year, and Penn State's win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl before previewing the New Year's Day slate of College Football Playoff game. Previewing Arizona State vs Texas,…

Today on The Hard Count, it's New Year's Eve and the second round of the College Football Playoff officially kicks off! Before doubling down on his predictions for all of the CFP matchups, J.D. PicKell reacts to college football bowl season following numerous electric games and Miami quarterback Cam Ward's controversial Pop-Tarts Bowl decision. The…

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. is joined by Michael Bratton (SEC Mike) from That SEC Football Podcast! Who talked about the aftermath of Tennessee's disappointing playoff loss to Ohio State, how he feels Texas and Georgia will fare in the College Football Playoff, and what the future of the Florida Gators will look like with Billy Napier and DJ Lagw…

Merry Christmas from The Hard Count! Today on the show, J.D. goes through some potential big time ripple effects that could unfold following the second round of the College Football Playoff that could alter the future for several teams. Then J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith do a draft of units in the college football playoff from defenses, to skill p…

On this Christmas Eve edition of Prediction Tuesday, J.D. PicKell breaks down and makes his picks for all four quarterfinal matchups for the College Football Playoff. Starting with a big picture look at the new 12-team College Football Playoff before diving into a Sugar Bowl matchup between The Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, a …

On this College Football Playoff edition of the Sunday Sprint, J.D. PicKell reacts to the first round postseason action that took place across four college football campuses this weekend. First asking if 12 teams is maybe too many for the new CFP before breaking down Ohio State's dominant win over Tennessee in Columbus, the impressive showing of th…

Today on a loaded episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell starts by taking a big picture look at the current state of college football on and off the field before ranking the individuals under the most pressure in the College Football Playoff. J.D. also reacts to former Washington State QB and the top player in the transfer portal John Mateer commi…

Today on the Hard Count, J.D. PicKell goes through several 'What If' Scenarios surrounding the upcoming College Football Playoff. What happens to Ryan Day if Tennessee Defeats Ohio State? What if Oregon wins the National Championship? What if Gunner Stockton reignites Georgia's offense? J.D. answers these questions and more ahead of the first 12-te…

Today on the Hard Count it's the first Prediction Tuesday for this year's College Football Playoff! J.D. PicKell breaks down every first round game and makes his picks for each of the playoff matchups as the Tennessee Volunteers visit Ohio State, the Clemson Tigers take on the Texas Longhorns in Austin, the ACC and Big Ten runner ups SMU and Penn S…

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell opens up with giving his thoughts on the recent news of Bill Belicheck becoming the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels before predicting the entire College Football Playoff bracket down to who will take home this year's national championship. After that, J.D. breaks down the most recent happenings …

The transfer portal continues to heat up and the College Football Playoff gets closer and closer, and today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles them both. J.D. starts by breaking down why matchups and styles will be pivotal in this year's expanded 12-team College Football Playoff before breaking down the key matchups on the field in each of the…

Today on the Hard Count, J.D. PicKell takes a deep dive into the quarterback position in college football. Starting off with breaking down the impact of transfer portal quarterbacks on the College Football Playoff picture followed by predicting where the top transfer quarterbacks will land in this offseason after the transfer portal opened up on Mo…

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Today on the Hard Count, J.D. PicKell breaks down what is wrong with the structure of the current College Football Playoff model and provides some solutions. Also taking a look at conference title weekend and how certain outcomes of championship games could significantly impact the future of several different head coaches and programs moving forwar…

Following an electric 2025 National Signing Day, J.D. PicKell is joined by the host of The Inside Scoop on the On3 Recruits YouTube channel Josh Newberg and the Vice President of Recruiting and Transfer Portal for On3 Steve Wiltfong. Who both share their reactions and dive into the biggest storylines from from National Signing Day. Let's have a DAY…