The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, a Punchline Culture Special! PicKell dives into many of the punchlines surrounding the top players, coaches, and teams in college football. Fully breaking them down and debunking some of the most talked-about topics in the sport heading into the 2025 season.What's wrong with the negative narrative surrounding the Miami Hurricanes and Carson Beck? A program and a player that will look to silence doubters this season. What's fact and what's fiction about head coaches Lincoln Riley, Brent Venables, and Dan Lanning as USC, Oklahoma, and Oregon all enter the season with different levels of pressure to perform. Is the SEC Overrated? Two straight disappointing years in the CFP may tell you one thing, but PicKell looks at the conference where it just means more.

On this Voicemail Special episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, fans across the country sound off with bold takes and burning questions for the 2025 college football season. From Arch Manning's national title expectations at Texas and Jeremiah Smith's sophomore outlook at Ohio State, to Alabama and Georgia fan anxiety and Florida's potential CFP spoiler role, nothing is off-limits. J.D. also breaks down a spicy Notre Dame QB debate between Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, the growing John Mateer hype at Oklahoma, and a bold Auburn prediction that Jackson Arnold could be a dark horse Heisman contender. Also revealing his ACC Tiers before diving head first into questions from YOU the listener at 629-888-3931. 

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles another conference tiers list. This time breaking up the Big Ten into unique tiers ahead of the 2025 season before giving out pressure ratings to first year quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, and others. Also doing individual deep dives into quarterbacks like Gunnar Stockton, LaNorris Sellers, Thomas Castellanos, and Bryce Underwood before ending the show on the potential impact of K.C. Concepcion on the Texas A&M offense.  Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!  

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reveals his SEC Tier! Placing every team in the Southeast Conference into unique groups with SEC Media Days just one week away before breaking down some recent viral content surrounding Florida QB DJ Lagway and Texas QB Arch Manning. Ending the show with several potential storylines that could shake up the 2025 college football season featuring teams like Nebraska, Tennessee, Colorado, and Louisville!

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.Today on the Sprint (after spitting some bars) J.D. reacts to the FPI Top 25 Preseason Rankings and National Championship Percentages released by ESPN this week before a slew of player breakdowns. Diving deep into what DJ Lagway and Dante Moore will bring to the table before touching on the impact of Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and the pressure that lies on the shoulders of Michigan true freshman Bryce Underwood. 

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell drops bold predictions for the 2025 college football season and is joined by On3's Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for a can't-miss recruiting segment. J.D. breaks down why Texas might field the nation's best defense, why Tennessee's quarterback room could be stronger post-Nico, and why Notre Dame may finally have a breakout 1,000-yard wide receiver. Then, Wiltfong brings insider recruiting intel on upcoming flips, quarterback dominoes, and which programs are heating up heading into the fall.

It's Prediction Tuesday on The Hard Count ! In this episode, J.D. calls his shot on some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 college football season. From Oklahoma's SEC start with John Mateer, to Carson Beck's fit at Miami, to Julian Sayin's spot in the Big Ten QB race — no prediction is off-limits. He also dives into whether Clemson's WR room is finally ready to shine again and why LSU could be playing for the SEC title in 2025.

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's Sunday Spring consist of several way too early previews for the upcoming college football season starting with a Week 1 menu of Notre Dame vs. Miami, Alabama vs. Florida State, and Auburn vs. Baylor. But J.D. isn't afraid to push past Week 1 on the first day of June, also previewing Week 3 matchups between LSU and Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, and Alabama vs.  Wisconsin before ending the show with a preview of Oregon vs. Penn State in an electric Big Ten opener. Let's sprint! 

Welcome to 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, the gang talks about the quarterbacks their most excited to watch this upcoming football season. Unpacking the fascinating expectations and storylines for guys like Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, Bryce Underwood, Nico Iamaleava, and Carson Beck. Which leads to a big picture conversation about how NIL and the transfer portal have impacted college athletes and the narrative surrounding them from the media and fans that you won't want to miss!

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes that give rare insight into the Big Ten's top programs heading into 2025. From what Bryce Underwood needs at Michigan, Nebraska's rebuild under Matt Rhule, the truth about Ryan Day at Ohio State and more, J.D. breaks down what coaches are really saying and what it all means for the College Football Playoff race. Then to end the show J.D. lists the nine teams that he truly believes are the only contenders to win this year's national championship.  

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes from Athlon Sports that reveal what college football coaches from the SEC are really saying about the biggest programs and players heading into 2025. Is Oklahoma's John Mateer a gamble or a game-changer? Can DJ Lagway be the best QB in the SEC? Has Georgia lost an edge under Kirby Smart and has is Texas A&M gained one with Mike Elko? J.D. breaks it all down along with bookending the show with a conversation about the state of college football and why Ryan Day isn't as respected as Kirby Smart. 

ESPN's Aaron Murray joins J.D. PicKell on this episode of The Hard Count to break down the biggest topics in college football heading into the 2025 season. From Georgia's identity to Texas' QB situation and Miami's massive opener, it's all on the table.

The SEC is once again the center of the college football universe—and in this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles the biggest questions facing the conference heading into the 2025 season.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...here's what's NOT being said ahead of the 2025 college football season.J.D. goes across the SEC and breaks down what's not being discussed about all the top team in the league. From the narrative around Arch Manning and Texas, the upside of Florida's wide receiver room, the QB position at Alabama, and more. Outside of the SEC, J.D. also ranks the top five quarterback rooms in the Big Ten, breaks down why Dana Holgorsen could be the difference in Dylan Raiola's sophomore season, and how the Baylor Bears could make the College Football Playoff before ending the show on toxic fan culture in college football. 

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... J.D. tackles the biggest questions in the Big Ten Conference this upcoming college football season. Breaking down if Michigan freshman QB Bryce Underwood can meet the moment, if Ohio State's new coordinators can uphold the Buckeyes' standard, if Oregon's offense can maintain their success with Dante Moore at the helm, and if USC can actually close out games in the fourth quarter this season. PicKell also talks about that transfer QB John Mateer brings to Oklahoma before himself and producer Kaiden Smith draft the "best" games of the 2025 college football season.

Today on The Hard Count ... Who will be the face of college football in 2025? J.D. PicKell makes the case for Texas QB Arch Manning as the sport's next superstar. He also lets listeners chime in on his latest Post-Spring Top 25 rankings and responds to their gripes about where teams like Notre Dame, Alabama, and Arizona State landed. Also ranking the top 5 quarterback rooms in the SEC and what might be the best Saturday slate of the entire season in Week 7 before taking a deep dive into LSU and Clemson's Week 1 matchup and the Auburn Tigers. 

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...we're once again talking the greatest sport on he face of planet earch: college football. 

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 J.D. takes an early look at some of the marquee matchups in the college football season following the conclusion of spring practice and the spring portal. Breaking down Ohio State vs Texas, Miami vs Florida, and Syracuse vs Tennessee in September. Next J.D. pulls back the curtain on USC sitting atop the 2026 recruiting rankings before breaking down the recent report suggesting that the Texas Longhorns roster could be costing them upwards of $40 million this season. Ending the sprint with some College Football 26 video game talk after Arch Manning and Steve Sarkisian declined the deluxe cover photoshoot and unpacking if Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith should have an 100 overall rating in the game. 

Welcome to 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 unpack the fascinating and viral relationship between North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Followed by a discussion about the crew's most anticipated games of the upcoming college football season that evolves into big picture breakdowns about the culture and outlook of LSU, Alabama, and Florida State for 2025. And to end things, of course, we talk about who would win between 100 men and 1 gorilla. 

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. explains why Arch Manning may not declare for the NFL Draft after just one year as Texas' starter, also looking at the other side of the Red River and making the case for Oklahoma QB John Mateer as a breakout star. J.D. also breaks down Notre Dame's national perception,  discusses how Michigan's offense may shift with Bryce Underwood, and reacts to Florida's DJ Lagway throwing again before ending the show with an exclusive interview with Auburn General Manager Will Redmond.The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHCTake the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

Today on The Hard Count ... J.D. PicKell dives into the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry and how "The Game" has become the defining matchup of this college football era. He also breaks down the top transfer portal additions that could reshape the 2024 season, and addresses your biggest concerns surround Miami, LSU, and Auburn this upcoming season. Plus, we separate fact from fiction in the latest spring buzz surrounding Nebraska and Oregon before closing things out with an assessment of the national perception surrounding Ohio State.The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!

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 J.D. breaks down his biggest takeaways following the first round of the NFL Draft, which includes the impact of No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward on the Miami culture plus what Michigan and Texas' first round success on Friday says about their programs. J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith also unpack the official release date of the College Football 26 video game before J.D. closes things out on the stakes of  North Carolina transfer Beau Atkinson committing to Ohio State and assessing the Florida State win total currently sitting at 7.5. Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!  

Welcome to  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, they guys share their love for the return of John Gruden's QB Class before discussing their takeaways from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Also breaking down what the draft said about SEC/Big Ten bias before getting into a deep rabbit hole and debate on conference biases, how they relate to the CFP, and if there is a potential non-conference scheduling solution to it all!

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama's current perception vs. reality, why Georgia might quietly be the most dangerous team in the country, and if Notre Dame's offense could be one of the best in the nation this upcoming season. Plus, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins the show to talk Cam Ward, Carson Beck, culture, and how the Canes are building for the long haul in the ACC.The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

J.D. PicKell takes his first ever swing at a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin! This mock draft is for CFB fans, by CFB fans, and goes through every single pick in this year's first round. Check out J.D. going 32 for 32 on his predictions as he's also joined by Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith, to break down his picks.  

The transfer portal just got wild — J.D. breaks down the shocking QB swap between Tennessee and UCLA, as Joey Aguilar heads to Rocky Top and Nico Iamaleava heads west. We've also got fresh intel from across the portal on who's rising and who's on the move. Plus, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stops by to talk spring practice, Dante Moore, and building a championship culture. And we review Bryce Underwood's spring game debut at Michigan — did the 5-star freshman live up to the hype?The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Nico Iamaleava is shaking up college football — is his transfer exactly what the sport needed? J.D. breaks down what it means for Tennessee and the national landscape. We've also got spring intel you need to hear from Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas — including Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning updates. Plus, a full temp check on Oklahoma, Florida, and Ohio State heading into summer. And don't miss our exclusive interview with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, who dishes on the Wolverines' mindset and his 5-star QB. The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... Nico Iamaleava is officially entering the transfer portal — so what's next for the former 5-star QB, and where does Tennessee go from here? J.D. breaks down what the Vols' future could look like heading into 2025. Plus, with the spring transfer portal wide open, we dive into the biggest names and potential game-changing moves across the country. QB battles are heating up at Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame, and J.D. has the latest intel from spring practice. And don't miss our exclusive sit-down with Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, as he shares insight on QB development and the direction of the Irish program. The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!

Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show)... Spring games are heating up across the country and J.D. shares his predictions for Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel joins the show to talk Nico Iamaleava, QB development, and the Vols' momentum heading into 2025. We've also got spring practice buzz out of Eugene as 5-star WR Dakorien Moore flashes big-time playmaking ability. Plus, what makes Texas GM Brandon Harris such a recruiting difference-maker for the Longhorns?The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver's is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there's no better representation of America's Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Check out Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager...

Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show...) J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Alabama, and Clemson, highlighting key position battles, standout performers, and how each team is gearing up for a championship run. He also dives into the Ohio State quarterback battle, one of the most high-profile competitions in college football right now. Plus, spring propaganda updates from Miami, USC, and South Carolina are turning heads and so is the recent praise Arch Manning got from Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian. And finally, J.D. closes out the show with a listener voicemail and an exclusive interview with Penn State head coach James Franklin.

Connor Stalions was the biggest story in college football in 2023 when the Michigan Wolverines won the national championship. Now, the man behind the Michigan Manifesto sits down with J.D. PicKell to talk about life since the Netflix documentary, the art of sign deciphering, and his relationship with 5-Star freshman Michigan QB Bryce Underwood.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... We've got insider intel from USC, Tennessee, Florida, and Florida State as spring practice heats up. J.D. breaks down the most exciting spring footage from Florida, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina, plus does Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame deserve more respect in the national conversation? And looking ahead, Texas vs. Oklahoma in 2025 is shaping up to be must-watch—can John Mateer spark the Sooners, or will Arch Manning prove he's the guy? Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers! Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Check out Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager/?utm_campaign=win-college&utm_source=On3+J.D.+Pickell&utm_medium=social+video

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... J.D. PicKell dives into the latest spring practice intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Tennessee—who's standing out and what to watch for. Then he breaks down more spring propaganda, looking at highlights from Auburn, USC, and Penn State that have sparked excitement for their fanbases. Then to close out the show we answer your voicemails about the Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin before reacting to recent reports of Bryce Underwood trending toward being Michigan's day one starter. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase)

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 J.D. breaks down the latest in Notre Dame's quarterback battle and what it means for the Irish moving forward. After analyzing recent spring practice footage, he dives into what Bryce Underwood's and Kaidon Salter's performances reveal about Michigan and Colorado. J.D. also addresses the criticism surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and sets the record straight. Plus, he takes a closer look at the offensive weapons for Texas and Florida and what to expect from both units in 2025. Finally, he examines how USC general manager Chad Bowden is reshaping the Trojans' roster with his aggressive approach to roster building. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase) Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager/?utm_campaign=win-college&utm_source=On3%20J.D.%20Pickell&utm_medium=social%20video

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Texas, Auburn, Oregon, and Nebraska. Plus, we dive into the best spring "propaganda" coming out of Georgia and Tennessee's social media. You called, and we answered—reacting to your voicemails on Oklahoma and USC! And don't miss the deep dive into Michigan's secret recruiting weapon that could change the game for the Wolverines. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Win the Revenue Sharing Era with Teamworks General Manager, purpose-built for collegiate athletics. Trusted by 99% of D1 NCAA institutions, Teamworks is uniquely designed by those who understand the challenges of college athletics. Strategically allocate resources, optimize investments, evaluate your roster, and build championship-caliber teams—all on one integrated platform. Checkout Teamworks General Manager to learn more. https://teamworks.com/general-manager/?utm_campaign=win-college&utm_source=On3%20J.D.%20Pickell&utm_medium=social%20video

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We deliver spring practice updates from Michigan, Notre Dame, and South Carolina, plus a deep dive into Alabama's latest social media highlights from their practices in Tuscaloosa. J.D. also answers your voicemail questions. Can Ohio State repeat as champs in 2025? Who faces more pressure at Tennessee—Nico Iamaleava or Josh Heupel? And is Oregon's new recruiting format a game-changer? Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase)

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 J.D. dives into the latest buzz around college football, including the potential for a Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game as Deion Sanders and Fran Brown stir up excitement. He also breaks down how Georgia's offense will look different in 2025, why Notre Dame's firepower could launch them back into the College Football Playoff race, and why Alabama's wide receiver room might be the most underrated in the country. Plus, should Florida fans be worried about DJ Lagway's lingering injury? And what does LSU landing five-star WR Tristan Keys mean for the Tigers now and in the future? Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase) Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!

Welcome to 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 a little March Madness and how it compares to the current and evolving college football postseason and landscape. The two also spend way too long debating about how much Florida fans should be concerned about recent news surrounding QB DJ Lagway's potential injury. They also discuss some spring game propaganda from the week before setting and breaking down a new weekly CFP field, this week about the best snacks for a road trip.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell is breaking down the biggest QB battles and storylines across the country! Get the latest intel on quarterback competitions at Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. Plus, what's happening under center at Michigan—will Bryce Underwood take over? Auburn's Jackson Arnold is stepping into the spotlight, but can he get it done? We also dive into the best spring practice highlights and wrap it up with an exclusive interview with Florida State head coach Mike Norvell! Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!

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 QBs in the Big 12 for 2025 and getting a 'Pulse of the Progrum' on Texas A&M heading into their second season under Mike Elko. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase)

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 game. Then, we overreact (in the best way) to Oklahoma QB John Mateer's viral spring practice touchdown. Also is Bryce Underwood destined to be Michigan's day-one starter? We break down why he should be plus Clemson is catching fire on the recruiting trail, and we get a Pulse of the Progrum presented by Huel, checking in on Ohio State and Notre Dame after their national championship showdown. Buckle up! If you love in-depth college football analysis, bold predictions, and the best takes in the game, this is the episode for you! Subscribe, rate, and review to stay locked in on all things CFB every week. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase)

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 including Auburn Tigers football, LSU Tigers football, and Penn State Nittany Lions football. The Huddle also unpacks the greatest unknowns ahead of the 2025 college football season and J.D. stands on the table as to why more Americans should believe they can defeat a bear in hand-to-hand combat. All that, and MORE, on this week's episode of The Hard Count Huddle.

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 2025. Also, could Oklahoma and Florida's tough schedules actually be an advantage and USC with dominating on the recruiting trail—what does their future look like?

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 freshman Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning could change the game for Michigan and Texas. Plus, a look at how Ohio State and Oregon's QB battles could shape their 2025 seasons!

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 expectations and high stakes of Alabama's QB battle, and if this year could be a breakout season for USC signal caller Jayden Maiava under Lincoln Riley. J.D. Also addresses some of the slander that surrounded Shedeur Sanders and Will Howard at the NFL Combine before addressing what Notre Dame's future looks like in the grand scheme of college football. If you love in-depth college football analysis, bold predictions, and the best takes in the game, this is the episode for you! Subscribe, rate, and review to stay locked in on all things CFB every week.

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! Which includes a conversation about Miami's College Football Playoff changes, March Madness, if Ohio State can finally defeat Michigan this season, and more.

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 Michigan, Miami, LSU, and others along with what intel we're watching out for at Auburn's spring practices. Ending the show with what an ACC-to-Big Ten/SEC realignment draft could look like and a playoff field of live mascots across college football. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift with code HARDCOUNT15 at https://huel.com/hardcount (minimum $75 purchase)

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 Cornhuskers spring practice. Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/

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 A&M this offseason during spring practice, how Gus Malzahn and Thomas Castellanos could reshape the Florida State offense in 2025, why this upcoming season could be both successful and significant for the USC Trojans, and what the top ranked high school QB Jared Curtis narrowing his top two down to Georgia and Oregon means for both programs. If you love in-depth college football analysis, bold predictions, and the best takes in the game, this is the episode for you! Subscribe, rate, and review to stay locked in on all things CFB every week.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into...