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06 Mar 2025 | CFB Next Coach To Win A Natty? | Transfer Portal Needs: Michigan, Miami, Texas | Auburn Spring Hopes | 01:15:23 | |
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.
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17 Nov 2022 | Tennessee Vols vs South Carolina | Texas QBs | Vols or USC CFP? | Ohio State vs Terps | Heisman Race | 01:14:01 | |
J.D. previews and predicts Week 12 in CFB! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
11 Jan 2024 | Nick Saban Retires | What's NEXT For Alabama? | Who Could Be Crimson Tide's Next Head Coach? | 01:04:29 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the greatest our sport has ever seen, Nick Saban, has retired. What's next for Alabama? Who could be the Crimson Tide's next head coach? J.D. unpacks all of that and more. For the GOAT, Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Download the GameTime app and redeem code: HardCount for $20 off your first purchase. (Terms apply) Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
13 Nov 2024 | CFB Playoff: Miami Hurricanes + Another ACC Team? | SEC 10-2 MADNESS | Texas To The Final 4 | 00:47:44 | |
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell breaks down your college football playoff hypotheticals revolving around madness in the SEC with a 10-2 DISASTER for Indiana involving Tennessee Vols football, Georgia Bulldogs football, Texas Longhorns football and OTHERS. J.D. also answers a thought around the ACC getting more than just the Miami Hurricanes in. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY!
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27 Feb 2025 | Florida NEEDS To Make The Playoff | Oregon Desired Spring Buzz | True Freshman Intel: Michigan, USC, Ohio State | 00:53:15 | |
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 player development and fan engagement!
🧃 Early Enrollee Intel: Who are the early enrollees making waves in college football? J.D. takes a close look at the impact freshmen can have this spring and which names to watch as they start their college careers early at Progrums like Michigan, USC, Ohio State, and MORE.
🧃 What We Want to Hear Out of Spring Ball at Oregon: With a new season on the horizon, what does Oregon need to showcase in spring ball? J.D. gives an in-depth look at the key areas the Ducks need to focus on for a successful 2025 season.
🧃 Florida NEEDS To Make the Playoff: The Florida Gators are under the spotlight this year! J.D. discusses why Florida needs to make a serious playoff push in 2025 and how the Progrum can make it happen.
🧃 Georgia Fanbase and Mike Bobo: Georgia Bulldogs Football is the reigning SEC champions, but the fanbase does not always have the highest approval rating for OC, Mike Bobo. J.D. talks about how the validity of how the fanbase feels about the offense and the blame assigned to Mike Bobo in Georgia falling short of a national title in 2024.
🧃 State of the Rivalry: Iron Bowl: The Iron Bowl is one of the most intense rivalries in college football, and J.D. breaks down what’s next for Auburn Tigers football and Alabama Crimson Tide football. Can Auburn finally break through, or will Alabama continue its dominance?
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02 Nov 2022 | CFP Rankings Reveal | College Football Playoff Top 25 | Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio State | 00:08:03 | |
Tonight on The Hard Count, J.D. reacts to the first CFP rankings. Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
21 Feb 2024 | SEC FUTURE Top 5: UGA? Alabama? Texas? | FSU vs ACC Latest | LSU is RECRUITING | CFP Expanding More? | 01:00:05 | |
Today on The Hard Count, what does the future hold? None of us know for sure but J.D. gives his "Projection Rankings" for the future top 5 teams in the SEC over the course of the next 3 seasons. Where do teams like the Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns and others rank? J.D. gives his list. The best in the game, Pete Nakos joins the show to gives his thoughts on where things stand with the NEW College Football Playoff Format and the latest with the Florida State Seminoles and their efforts to leave the ACC. Could they end up in the Big Ten or the SEC. Pete breaks it down. J.D. also talks through some of the off the radar transfer portal QBs with new teams like the UCF Knights, Arkansas Razorbacks, Louisville Cardinals and others. Finally, Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers are recruiting like a PROGRUM. J.D. analyzes why it's happening and what it means. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
24 Nov 2024 | CFB Week 13 Reaction | Oklahoma BODIES Alabama | Florida's Future is NOW | Tennessee, Georgia Playoff Locks? | 00:46:58 | |
On this week's Sunday Sprint J.D. PicKell reacts to Week 13, which wound up being one of the most exciting weekend of the current college football season. PicKell breaks down every angle of Alabama and Ole Miss' respective losses to Oklahoma and Florida while also talking about what the chaos in the SEC means for teams like the Georgia Bulldogs and the Tennessee Volunteers. J.D. also pulls back the curtain Ohio State's dominant win over Indiana and reveals his updated Top 12 Rankings following Saturday's action. Let's have a DAY!
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03 Oct 2023 | CFB Week 6 Predictions | Texas vs Oklahoma | Georgia vs Kentucky | Alabama at Texas A&M | 01:13:46 | |
Today on The Hard Count, college football Week 6 is STACKED! It's Prediction Tuesday and J.D. is making his pick for all the big time games in Week 6, including a battle of the unbeatens in Red River. J.D. also makes his predictions for Kentucky's trip to Athens to play Georgia and Alabama at Texas A&M. Finally, Notre Dame gets another ranked ACC opponent after escaping Duke with a victory. Can the Irish keep their playoff hopes alive? J.D. picks his winner. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Redeem Code "JD" for 100% deposit match up to $100: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/JD Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cW... Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook | |||
01 Feb 2024 | Tennessee Vols vs NCAA IMPACT? | Off-SZN Predictions: Michigan, FSU + MORE | Alabama, DeBoer Year 1 | 01:01:08 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the NCAA took a swing at Tennessee Vols football and now the NCAA has a lawsuit on their hands. J.D. breaks down why this could be the end of the NCAA. The college football off-season has been anything but quiet. J.D. gives a few predictions for what could be ahead for Michigan Wolverines football and Florida State Seminoles football before we even kick the season off in 2024. Finally, Hard Count Meetings continue as J.D. takes a look at what's going on with Alabama Crimson Tide Football. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
20 Dec 2023 | National Signing Day is HERE! | Georgia #1 Class | Miami, FSU, Florida BATTLING | Ohio States FINISH | 00:39:57 | |
National Signing Day is absolutely ELECTRIC! J.D. is joined by National Recruiting Analyst for On3, Josh Newberg, to make sense of the beautiful madness. J.D. breaks down Georgia's top class, the Hunger Games that is recruiting in the state of Florida, and Ohio State's strong finish to sign 2 MASSIVE 5-stars. Finally, J.D. and Josh unpack who made a splash. Different time (for today) same juice! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
19 Jul 2022 | Can Tennessee's Hendon Hooker Win the Heisman? | 00:06:15 | |
21 Aug 2024 | College Football Pre Week 1 Top 25 Rankings | Florida State vs GT Prediction | 01:13:18 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the hay is just about in the barn! Week 0 is HERE and Week 1 is right around the corner. With that being said, J.D. breaks down his top 25 rankings before we dive into the 2024 college football season. J.D breaks down how he views Georgia Bulldogs football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Texas Longhorns football, and others heading into the new CFB season. Speaking of CFB season, J.D. makes his first game prediction of the year as Florida State Seminoles football and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football get set to square off in Week 0. Football has arrived! It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1
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11 Apr 2023 | How Nick Saban picks Alabama's QB? | Spring Game Preview Texas, UGA, Tennessee | USC Hires Kingsbury | 00:58:01 | |
Today on The Hard Count, College Football Analyst for ESPN, and former Alabama QB, Greg McElroy joins the show to give his thoughts on the Crimson Tide's QB battle, the state of Alabama football, and the wild race for the SEC for the 2023 season. It is Spring Game SZN! J.D. previews the spring games that are set to get rolling at Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee this coming Saturday. Finally, USC made waves in hiring, former Arizona Cardinal's Head Coach, Kliff Kingsbury. What does this mean for the Trojans? Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
13 Feb 2024 | SEC Win Totals: Tennessee, UGA, Oklahoma, Bama + MORE | Michigan vs Ohio St | Florida Step Forward? | 01:00:38 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we've got some piping hot college football preseason win totals fresh for your spring. J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the most intriguing numbers in the SEC for the Georgia Bulldogs football, Tennessee Vols football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Texas A&M Aggies football and Alabama Crimson Tide football. It has been a busy winter for Ohio State Buckeyes football and Michigan Wolverines football. How has this offseason impacted one of the greatest rivalries in sports? J.D. sounds off. Finally, J.D. addresses the UCLA Bruins hiring Deshaun Foster as well as your questions around Florida Gators football taking a step forward, Miami Hurricanes football working towards a college football playoff spot, and who could be college football's surprise team in 2024. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Go to manscaped.com and use code HARDCOUNT for 20% off your order + FREE shipping. #ad Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
14 Dec 2023 | CFB Playoff Predictions | Alabama vs Michigan | Texas vs Wash | Nebraska QB Status | SEC Schedule | 01:09:09 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have a MONSTER Prediction Thursday lined up. J.D. makes his picks for both of the playoff games. Alabama vs Michigan in the Rose Bowl and Texas vs Washington in the Sugar! J.D. sets the table for our National Championship game. Last night, it was reported that Kyle McCord would not be pursuing a future at Nebraska. What does mean for the rumors around Dylan Raiola flipping? J.D. gives his thoughts as well as the latest from the Transfer Portal. Biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
25 May 2023 | Georgia is on a ROLL | Penn State Head Coach James Franklin joins! | CFB's Headline Teams | SEC Games of the Year | 01:13:31 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Penn State Head Coach, James Franklin joins the show to talk about the outlook is for the Nittany Lions in 2023 and his expectations fo,r his new QB, Drew Allar. J.D. breaks down what the big questions are in the Big Ten conference (on the field). Georgia is on a ROLL on the recruiting trail. J.D. gives his thoughts on how the Dawgs are on a hot streak and what it means for the future in Athens. Finally, J.D. gives his games of the year in the SEC and what CFB progrums qualify as "headline teams" for 2023. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
06 Jul 2023 | July CFB Recruiting is off to a HOT start | Tennessee Vols Pulse | Which CFB Teams are set to BOOM? | 01:03:33 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the newest member of the On3 team, 5-star college football host, Andy Staples joins the show to talk some ball and unpack some of the top questions we have going into the beautiful thing that is the 2023 season. The Pulse of the Progrum series is BACK! First up, J.D. takes the pulse of what's going in Knoxville with the Tennessee Vols looking to keep the 2022 magic rolling into 2023. July is off a HOT start when it comes to the wild world that is recruiting in college football. J.D. highlights some of the Progrums that have made noise on the trail so far. Finally, which teams could be set to BOOM this college football season? J.D. gives a team from each of the Power 5 conferences and why they could be a force to be reckoned with. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
15 Jun 2023 | 2024 SEC Schedule with Texas & Oklahoma | Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day Joins | Contender's New QBs | 01:14:37 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Ohio State Head Coach, Ryan Day joins the Progrum to talk about his 5-star QB battle, defensive depth, and the chip on the Buckeyes' shoulder heading into the 2023 season. The 2024 SEC Schedule dropped last night! J.D. gives you his unfiltered thoughts and reactions to where Oklahoma and Texas stand and what this schedule means for the SEC for the expanded playoff. Finally, J.D. breaks down the pressure on new QBs playing for contenders as well as record predictions for Oklahoma and Nebraska! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cW... Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 | |||
26 Apr 2024 | Transfer Portal Juice | Spring Games: Nebraska, Oregon, Colorado | Auburn Portal HEATER | 00:55:16 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we've got more transfer portal juice as some of the top guys are starting to make their commitments. J.D. unpacks the latest. Speaking of the transfer portal, the Auburn Tigers have been absolutely on FIRE! How/why is it happening? J.D. breaks it down. We've got the last major weekend of spring games on deck! What are we watching for from Deion Sanders & Colorado Buffs football, Dylan Raiola & Nebraska Cornhuskers football, and Oregon Ducks football. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
06 Dec 2022 | Deion Sanders Bringing Travis Hunter? | Transfer Portal BEST | UGA BETTER? | Tennessee vs Clemson | 01:33:07 | |
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19 Dec 2023 | Nebraska FLIPS 5-Star Dylan Raiola! | National Signing Day Preview | CFP What Ifs | Portal Moves! | 01:08:37 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Dylan Raiola sent WAVES throughout the CFB world when the 5-star QB flipped his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska.What does this mean for the folks in Lincoln? J.D. gives his thoughts. National Recruiting Analyst for On3, Josh Newberg, joins the Progrum to get us ready for the movie that will be National Signing Day and J.D. breaks down his big "what ifs" when it comes to the Sugar Bowl, between Texas and Washington, and the Rose Bowl, with Alabama and Michigan. No time like the present. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
11 Mar 2025 | Spring Intel: Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama | Bryce Underwood, Arch Manning What Ifs | Top 10 ACC QBs | 00:56:53 | |
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!
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26 Jul 2024 | CFB's TOUGHEST Offenses: Texas, Georgia, Alabama | 4 Big Ten Teams In? | Tennessee Scheme w/ Nico | 01:12:45 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's almost college football time which means it's time to talk about the actual football being played! J.D. leans heavy on the strategy side of things in today's world and breaks down which offenses he believes will be the most difficult to defend (Including: Texas Longhorns football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Oregon Ducks football, and MORE). Staying in the X's & O's theme, J.D. breaks down how he thinks Tennessee's Vols football will operate offensively with QB Nico Iamaleava running the show! Finally, J.D. gives his thoughts on what Nebraska Cornhusker's Head Football Coach, Matt Rhule, had to say about the Big Ten's place in the College Football Playoff and what USC Trojans Head Football Coach, Lincoln Riley, had to say about scheduling. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Download the GameTime app and redeem code: HardCount for $20 off your first purchase. (Terms apply) Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
28 Jun 2024 | CFB BEST QB/WR Duos | Big Ten Predictions: Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan | Who NEEDS To Recruit Top 5 | 01:06:56 | |
Today on The Hard Count, who are the top QB/WR duos in all of college football? J.D. breaks down his top 10 aerial combos in the country including tandems from Colorado Buffs football, Georgia Bulldogs football, Texas Longhorns football, and MORE. Call Your Shot SZN is rolling right along and J.D. calls his shot for Ohio State Buckeyes football, Oregon Ducks football, and Michigan Wolverines football. Finally, Host of The Five-Star Flex, Dukes The Scoop joins the show to breakdown who needs to land a top 5 recruiting class and the latest with 5-Star QB Julian Lewis after his visit to Colorado. It’s the biggest Thursday of the week. Let’s have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
20 Feb 2025 | How To FIX CFB? | USC’s Lincoln Riley Joins | Miami Offense w/ Carson Beck | Ohio State QB Battle | 01:06:31 | |
🚀 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 Show
USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley sits down with J.D. to talk about the Trojans' future, the state of the Progrum, and what’s next for one of college football’s most visible brands.
🧃 How to Salvage College Football: The Future of the Game
With college football evolving rapidly, J.D. breaks down the key changes needed to improve the sport, enhance fan engagement, and keep the excitement alive across all levels.
🧃 Players Who Could Carry Their Team to the College Football Playoff
Who are the players poised to make a huge impact in the race to the CFP? J.D. identifies the top contenders and explains how they can elevate their teams to championship-level play.
🧃 What Miami's Offense Will Look Like With Carson Beck
With new QB Carson Beck at the helm, Miami has a fresh offensive outlook. J.D. provides an in-depth analysis of what fans can expect from the Hurricanes' offense this season and how Beck can lead the charge.
🧃 Preview & Prediction of Ohio State’s QB Battle
The Ohio State quarterback competition is heating up, and J.D. offers his expert take on who's vying for the starting job, as well as how it will impact the Buckeyes' national title aspirations.
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04 Apr 2025 | Oklahoma vs Texas MOVIE | Spring Practice Intel: Tennessee, Florida, USC, FSU | Notre Dame Respect | 01:13:28 | |
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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!
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29 Jul 2022 | Nebraska is CRUSHING the Transfer Portal | 00:06:31 | |
Why is Nebraska CRUSHING the Transfer Portal? | Nebraska Cornhusker Football, Scott Frost, Casey Thompson Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 | |||
17 Oct 2023 | CFB Week 8 Predictions | Ohio State vs Penn State | Tennessee at Alabama | FSU vs Duke | USC vs Utah | 01:12:22 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Week 8 is staring us directly in the face. We have no choice but knock it out. That starts with the greatest Prediction Tuesday in history. As usual, J.D. makes his picks in ALL of the big time matchups from Ohio State vs Penn State to the Third Saturday in October. Can USC get back on track against Utah? Can Florida State keep the good times rolling against Duke. J.D. makes his prediction. It's a great day to be alive! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Redeem Code "JD" for 100% deposit match up to $100: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/JD www.HelloFresh.com/50jd and use code:"50jd" for 50% off plus FREE shipping! Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
22 May 2024 | Jaden Rashada Suing Florida Head Coach Billy Napier | Natty IFs: UGA, Texas, Ohio St | CFB Unknowns | 01:10:07 | |
Today on The Hard Count, college football is an absolutely wild sport and we are living in the middle of a 30 For 30. Jaden Rashada is suing Billy Napier, Florida Gators former Director of Player Engagement and NIL, and a high-level booster. Pete Nakos joins the show to break it down and J.D. gives his take on the situation . With an expanded College Football Playoff, on paper, there is more teams with a chance to make a run at a national title than ever before. J.D. answers what it will take for the the betting favorites to hoist the hardware in Atlanta including Georgia Bulldogs football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, and Texas Longhorns football. A new season brings a plethora of unknowns. J.D. unpacks your submitted answers via Twitter/X around CFB's question marks surrounding Oklahoma Sooners football, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach, Kalen DeBoer. Finally, J.D. gives his thoughts on Brian Kelly's chances to win a national championship for LSU Tigers football and his immediate reaction to cinematic masterpiece that is the College Football 25 trailer from EA Sports. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
05 Mar 2024 | Nebraska's Matt Rhule Joins | What Ifs: Alabama, Oklahoma, Miami + Others | Arch Manning Opt Out? | 00:57:22 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have the pleasure of talking ball, life, Dylan Raiola and everything in between with, Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach, Matt Rhule. Spring ball is HERE! J.D. unpacks some of the biggest "what ifs" for teams like Michigan Wolverines football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Alabama Crimson Tide football and others. The 2021 head coaching carousel was one of the most impactful and wild cycles we've had in the modern era. We got new coaches at LSU, USC, Oregon and others. J.D. gives his thoughts on where things stand for those coaches as they move into year 3. Finally, we've got some thoughts Arch Manning's decision to opt of the new college football video game. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
29 Nov 2023 | Playoff Rankings & Scenarios | Transfer Portal Buzzing | A&M Expectations | Petrino Back to Arkansas | 01:07:11 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have a BEAUTIFUL Big Picture Wednesday and the Transfer Portal is buzzing! J.D. unpacks the latest CFP rankings as well as some of your potential "who's in?" scenarios on Selection Sunday. The Transfer Portal is already rolling. J.D. goes through some of the big names that have already entered. Finally, J.D. breaks down the latest with Texas A&M vs expectations and Bobby Petrino's return to Arkansas. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
13 Mar 2024 | Georgia, Ohio State vs Field? | Alabama Recruiting | Spring Intel: Auburn, Miami | Saban Truth Serum | 00:59:02 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have MORE spring football and that means more spring 1st impressions. J.D. breaks down the latest from Miami Hurricanes football, Auburn Tigers football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. Speaking of Alabama National Recruiting Analyst and host of the 5-Star Flex, Phillip Dukes, joins the show to break down the latest for Kalen DeBoer on the recruiting trail. As we sit here in March, we look at overall roster. With that being said, Georgia Bulldogs football and Ohio State Buckeyes football have the most talent in college football. Is it truly to the Dawgs and Buckeyes vs the field? J.D. sounds off. Finally, J.D. goes through a few fanbases that can confidently say "the time is now!" It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
06 Apr 2023 | Auburn Tigers Head Coach Hugh Freeze Joins | Deion Sanders SOLD-OUT Colorado's Spring Game | Texas or Oklahoma first to win the SEC? | 00:58:50 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Head Coach, Hugh Freeze, joins the show to talk spring football, the QB battle, and what Auburn is going to do in the 2nd portal window. J.D. gives his thoughts on what selling out the spring game means for Deion Sanders and Colorado. J.D. also tells you who he believes will be the first to an SEC title between Texas and Oklahoma! Finally, J.D. breaks down the stocl 2nd year head coaches at Florida, Oregon, and LSU. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
22 Jan 2025 | Can Ohio State REPEAT? | Oregon Ducks Status | CFB 2025 Returning QB RANKINGS | Texas Locks In Sark | 00:44:55 | |
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 2025 college football season. J.D. also dives into Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian's recent contract extension and Dan Lanning's future with the Oregon Ducks as he heads into year four at the helm. Let's have a DAY!
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23 Jan 2025 | Can You BUY A National Title In College Football? | Tennessee Urgency | Miami & Oklahoma Portal QBs | 01:10:54 | |
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, team-building, and championship aspirations.
Plus, we analyze the SEC's 2025 landscape, where the conference appears to be wide open for the first time in years. With powerhouse teams like Alabama, Georgia, and LSU always in the mix, is there a new contender emerging in the SEC? Who's primed to dominate, and who could be the surprise team?
We also tackle the quarterback situations for two major programs: the Miami Hurricanes and the Oklahoma Sooners. With transfer portal quarterbacks stepping in to lead these teams, can they perform under pressure in 2025? Will the Hurricanes’ and Sooners’ new signal-callers (Carson Beck & John Mateer) be able to lead them to glory or will growing pains get in the way?
Finally, don’t miss our breakdown of the Tennessee Volunteers and their growing sense of urgency in 2025. With major expectations and a new-look roster, will Tennessee live up to the hype or fall short in the highly competitive SEC?
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25 Apr 2023 | Why are Players Transferring from Colorado? | Transfer Portal Latest | Alabama's QB Battle | 00:57:08 | |
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. breaks down what he believes is the reason for the mass exodus from Colorado and what it means for 2023. With the second transfer portal window coming to an end this weekend, J.D. breaks down some of the big names that have found a new home and others are still available. Spring camp, for most, has concluded and J.D. tells you which freshman made a strong first impression. Finally, J.D. breaks down the current state is of the Alabama QB battle. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cW... Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 | |||
11 Jul 2023 | Pat Fitzgerald FIRED as Head Coach of Northwestern | Top 5 Head Coaches in CFB | USC Trojans Pulse | 00:54:08 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Pat Fitzgerald is out at Northwestern. J.D. gives his immediate thoughts and reacts to the current mess in Evanston. Who are the top 5 coaches in college football TODAY? We heard a lot of your great responses via Twitter. J.D. gives you his top 5. Finally, J.D. breaks down the future of offenses in college football and the pulse of the USC Trojans Progrum. Let's have a DAY! birddogs.com/JD or enter promo code at checkout Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
23 Feb 2025 | Sunday Sprint: CFP Expansion | Looking back at Alabama, ahead at Florida, Clemson, Oklahoma | Nussmeier, Raiola Next Steps | 01:01:08 | |
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 sport?
🧃 Kalen DeBoer’s first season at Alabama – An honest assessment of Year 1 in Tuscaloosa.
🧃 Florida’s 2025 outlook – Why the Gators could be on the rise in a big way.
🧃 Brent Venables at Oklahoma – Is 2025 a make-or-break season for the Sooners’ head coach?
🧃 Clemson: Dark horse national title contender? – Don’t sleep on Dabo Swinney’s squad.
🧃 Garrett Nussmeier & Dylan Raiola’s potential – How these QBs could elevate LSU & Nebraska to the next level.
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.
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21 Dec 2023 | CFB's BEST Coach Fits | Georgia Set National Title Run in 2024? | The New SEC | Aaron Murray Joins! | 00:38:18 | |
Today on The Hard Count, in CFB FIT, for a head coach, is everything. J.D. breaks down his best head coaching fits across the college football landscape. Former Georgia QB, and now National CFB Analyst, Aaron Murray joins the Progrum to talk Georgia's chance at a title with Carson Beck coming back, where things stand for Auburn, Florida, and Tennessee, as well as his thoughts on the NEW SEC. It's a fresh 24 hours. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
21 Sep 2023 | CFB IMPACT: Ohio St at Notre Dame, FSU at Clemson, Colorado at Oregon | Top 10 Teams | Auburn at A&M | 01:09:18 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the impact of Week 4's results will be MASSIVE! J.D. breaks down the potentially violent shakeup to the CFP and conference race that could be in store across the board this weekend. As we do every Wednesday, J.D. unpacks the upset forecast for the sneaky games in CFB (including Texas at Baylor). Finally, the latest edition of the Nothing But Ball Poll is released and J.D. gives his prediction for Auburn at Texas A&M. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the Gametime app and redeem code: HardCount for $20 off your first purchase. (Terms apply) Redeem Code "JD" at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Redeem Code "JD" for 100% deposit match up to $100: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/JD Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
15 Jul 2022 | Will Spencer Rattler Succeed at South Carolina? | 00:06:50 | |
16 Jan 2024 | Alabama's NEW Staff | Michigan, Harbaugh's Future | Caleb Downs Latest | BIG Transfer Portal Moves | 01:12:40 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's a new age of Alabama Crimson Tide Football under Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer's staff is beginning to take shape and, South Alabama Head Coach, Kane Wommack appears to be set to take over as the Tide's DC. J.D. gives his thoughts on the hire and the rest of the Bama staff, thus far. Is there a new chapter set for Michigan Wolverine football? With Jim Harbaugh interviewing for NFL jobs, like the LA Chargers opening, J.D. takes a look at the future for the Wolverines (including who could be their next head coach). Finally, there has been a lot of buzz around stud Safety, Caleb Downs and the suspicion of him entering the Transfer Portal. J.D. unpacks the latest and the impact his decision would carry. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
27 Dec 2022 | CFP & NY6 Bowl Predictions | Georgia vs Ohio State | Michigan vs TCU | Orange Bowl | Sugar Bowl | Rose Bowl | Cotton Bowl | 01:07:23 | |
J.D. gives his picks for the College Football Playoff Games and the New Years 6 Bowl games! | |||
10 Oct 2024 | College Football Playoff Tiers | Tennessee vs Florida Prediction | Alabama , New CFB Overreactions | 01:12:14 | |
Today on The Hard Count, college football passion is a beautiful thing but there are times when that passion can lead to overreaction. J.D. gives his thoughts on the state of overreaction culture in CFB and specifically the reaction towards Alabama Crimson Tide football. It's big picture Wednesday which also means it's time to check who's currently at Hotel Playoff. J.D. unpacks where Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, Miami Hurricanes, and MORE are currently situated. Finally, J.D. gives his prediction for the Florida Gators trip to Knoxville to play the Tennessee Vols who are looking to bounce back. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
14 Feb 2024 | College Football Playoff, ESPN Deal | B1G Win Totals: Nebraska, Oregon, Ohio St | Alabama Next OC? | 00:55:42 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the College Football Playoff and ESPN have agreed to massive extension for the expanded playoff that will be worth $7.8 BILLION. What does this say about the current state of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts and also provides a warning. Big Ten preseason win totals are out! J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the most intriguing numbers including Ohio State Buckeyes football, Michigan Wolverines football, Oregon Ducks football, Nebraska Cornhuskers football, USC Trojans football and MORE! Finally, J.D. unpacks the Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffs hype train and who's currently trending to be Kalen DeBoer's offensive coordinator at Alabama. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
07 Mar 2024 | Tennessee's Josh Heupel Joins | BEST Offenses: Ohio St, Oregon, UGA | PERFECT CFP | Texas Recruiting | 01:09:32 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we've got the Tennessee Vols football Head Coach Josh Heupel joining the show! Coach Heupel talks everything from evolving the offense with Nico Iamaleava, adapting from 2022 to 2023, and what he's expecting from the new faces in his secondary. J.D. answers one of your questions surrounding college football's "sleeping giants" (including Nebraska, Texas A&M, Florida, and MORE) and checks in on how Steve Sarkisian has recruited as the head coach of Texas Longhorns football. Finally, J.D. breaks down his most dangerous offenses in college football in 2024 (including Oregon Ducks football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and Georgia Bulldogs football) and breaks down what his PERFECT College Football Playoff format would look like. Biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
28 Jul 2022 | How Will Bo Nix Play At Oregon? | 00:06:28 | |
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. breaks down if Bo Nix will thrive at Oregon after transferring from Auburn. Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Will Bo Nix be Successful at Oregon? | Ducks Football, Dan Lanning, Kenny Dillingham, Phil Knight Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
29 Jan 2025 | RANKING Top 10 Coaches In College Football | Texas vs Texas A&M Rivalry Health | Alabama Trajectory | 01:00:57 | |
Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell....
🧃 Ranking the Top 10 College Football Coaches Right Now
Who’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 Rivalry
Is the rivalry still as intense as it once was? With changes in conference alignments and playoff landscapes, J.D. dives deep into the current state of one of college football’s most heated matchups.
🧃 Season Defining Answers for Michigan, Florida, Miami, & Arizona State
Every program faces pivotal moments that could shape their future. J.D. explores what’s on the line for Michigan, Florida, Miami, and Arizona State this season. Can they rise to the occasion?
🧃 Kalen DeBoer's First Year at Alabama & the Future of Alabama Football
The legendary Alabama program is at a crossroads. How did Kalen DeBoer perform in his first year? Can Alabama get back to the top of the SEC and college football? J.D. gives his thoughts on DeBoer’s first season and the road ahead for the Tide.
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14 Feb 2023 | Deion Sanders Key to EARLY Success? | SEC Power Rankings | Impact of Texas & OU to the SEC on CFB? | 00:57:47 | |
00:00 Intro 00:56 The Show Kicks OFF! 4:10 Ripple Effect of Texas and Oklahoma Leaving Early for the SEC 15:26 Deion Sanders' KEY to Year 1 Success 23:57 Pre-Spring SEC Power Rankings 38:37 Trusting Nebraska in the Matt Rhule Era 47:45 CFB Therapy (Your Questions) 🧃 Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
01 Aug 2024 | CFB Absolutes & Record Predictions: Nebraska, Tennessee, Miami | Heisman Pick | Fall Camp Propaganda | 00:59:11 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Prediction Week rolls on! J.D. predicts the 2024 records for Nebraska Cornhuskers football, Miami Hurricanes football, and Tennessee Vols football. Could any of these Progrums find themselves in the College Football Playoff Race? J.D. breaks it down for these 3 teams game by game. On top of record predictions, J.D. also calls his shot for his Heisman Trophy finalists and winner for the 2024 college football season. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
19 Jun 2024 | QB CFP Contenders? Tennessee, Bama, Miami | CFB Recruiting Latest | UF vs Canes MOST Important Game? | 01:11:11 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we always say on this show, “If you’ve got a QB, you’ve got a chance.” Who are the teams who could make massive national noise if their QB is able to play at a high-level? J.D. gives his thoughts on the QB situations for Tennessee Vols football, Miami Hurricanes football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. June is for RECRUITING! Who are the Progrums that are making moves on the recruiting trail? J.D. gives his thoughts on Auburn Tigers football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Georgia Bulldogs football, and MORE! Finally, J.D. breaks down why he believes Mike Leach will eventually be in the College Football Hall of Fame and shares a personal experience that impacted his confidence level ahead of playing EA Sports CFB 25. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
25 Jul 2023 | Questions for Week 1 of CFB: LSU vs FSU, Florida at Utah + MORE | IMPACT Recruits | Nebraska Pulse | 01:13:01 | |
Today on The Hard Count, with media days in the rearview mirror, it's time we take a look at Week 1. J.D. breaks down some of the key questions we need to ask as we get ready for games like LSU vs Florida State, Florida at Utah, and others. Summer means we got recruiting news. We unpack the most impactful recruits and what they mean/would mean to a future Progrum. Speaking of Progrum, the Pulse of the Progrum series rolls in Lincoln, NE to check-in with the Cornhuskers as the Rhule era is underway. Finally, J.D. breaks down the most polarizing teams in college football and the signs for us, as fans, that the season is almost here. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
17 Aug 2023 | CFB Week 1: What's at Stake? | Ceiling for Quinn Ewers at Texas | Deion Sanders Policy on Fighting | 01:05:14 | |
Today on The Hard Count, you can practically smell Week 1 (and it smells ELITE)! J.D. breaks down what's at stake for some of the top matchups, including Florida State vs LSU in Orlando. Not sure if you heard but a fight broke out at Colorado practice. J.D. gives his thoughts on Coach Prime's response to his players getting into scuffle. As always, y'all brought the heat on Twitter. We unpack Quinn Ewer's ceiling is at Texas and whether Georgia or Ohio State's next QB1 is better set for success. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Download the Gametime app and redeem code: HardCount for $20 off your first purchase. (Terms apply) Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
13 Apr 2023 | Spring Game Previews Florida State, Ohio State, Colorado | Freshman to WATCH in their Spring Games | 01:03:08 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Minnesota Head Coach, PJ Fleck joins the show to talk about spring football, direction of the Big Ten conference, and installing a good culture. We have a TON of spring games this Saturday. J.D. previews what we're watching at Florida State, Ohio State, and Texas A&M. Finally, J.D. gives his freshman we NEED to be watching this weekend. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cW... Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 | |||
22 Dec 2024 | Round 1 Playoff Reaction | Ohio St Throttles Tennessee | Texas Handles Clemson | We Never Needed To Expand the Playoff | Early Thoughts On Round 2 | 00:47:07 | |
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 the Texas Longhorns against the ACC Champion Clemson Tigers, Notre Dame's first ever CFP win over Indiana on Friday night, and Penn State's as well against SMU in Happy Valley. J.D. also takes an early look at the biggest quarterfinal matchups of New Years, Oregon and Ohio State's rematch in the Rose Bowl and Georgia taking on Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Let's have a DAY!
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11 Feb 2025 | Oklahoma New Offense EXPLAINED | USC Should Compete For NATTYS! | Alabama QB Battle Thoughts | 00:49:23 | |
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 battle for the upcoming season, and an exclusive breakdown of Oklahoma’s new offense.
🧃 The State of the Big Ten in 2025
The Big Ten is evolving! We take a closer look at how the Big Ten will look in 2025 and what it means for the future of the conference. Is it poised to dominate or will emerging teams change the balance? Find out what’s in store for powerhouse programs like Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, and others!
🧃 Why USC Should Always Compete For National Titles
USC has the talent, history, and culture to contend at the highest level. We break down why USC should always be considered a top contender for national championships and how Lincoln Riley is positioning the Trojans for success. Can they reclaim their spot at the top of college football?
🧃 Thoughts on Alabama’s QB Battle
Alabama’s QB situation is always a hot topic. With a new season on the horizon, we dive into the Crimson Tide’s QB battle and how it will impact their quest for another national championship. Will they stick with their traditional system or is the new era about to take over?
🧃 Breaking Down Oklahoma's New Offense
Under new leadership, Oklahoma is changing things up on offense. In this segment, we dissect what to expect from their revamped offensive system and how it could shape the Big 12 and beyond. Could this be the breakthrough year for the Sooners?
Subscribe to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell for more in-depth analysis, breaking news, and expert opinions on everything happening in the world of college football! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for the latest scoop, this show is your one-stop-shop for all things college football!
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08 Nov 2024 | Florida Gators KEEPING Billy Napier | Miami, Let's Talk | Georgia Questions | DIFFERENT Oregon Ducks | 01:07:48 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it is a HUGE Week 11 Thursday and we have a ton to jump into in the beautiful world that is the college football season. J.D. has a heart to heart with Miami Hurricanes football fans, unpacks questions around Georgia Bulldogs football ahead of their game at Ole Miss, and tells you who's under more pressure in LSU Tigers football vs Alabama Crimson Tide football. Brian Kelly? Or Kalen DeBoer? Finally, that Oregon Ducks football Progrum is just DIFFERENT this year. J.D. breaks down why. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
22 Sep 2024 | CFB Week 4 Reaction | Tennessee Validating Win | Michigan Smash Mouth Is BACK | Colorado Thriller | Playoff Picture Rankings | 00:54:13 | |
CFB Week 4 Reaction | Tennessee Validating Win | Michigan Smash Mouth Is BACK | Colorado Thriller | Playoff Picture Rankings
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05 Jun 2024 | CFB Now Or Never Teams: Ohio State, Miami + MORE | Florida Desired Win Total | Klatt's Colorado Take | 01:06:00 | |
Today on The Hard Count, every college football season brings its own level of pressure but who are the teams that have the "now or never" vibe to them ahead of 2024. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and MORE! Florida Gators football has had a lot of buzz this offseason but what win total would the good folks in Gainesville be content/happy with in 2024? J.D. gives his informed opinion (thanks to GatorsOnline). Finally, J.D. talks through Joel Kaltt's take on Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football in 2024 and the latest social media clip from, Clemson Tiger football Head Coach, Dabo Swinney. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
23 Oct 2024 | CFB Week 9 Predictions | Texas A&M vs LSU | Alabama vs Mizzou | Texas at Vandy | What's Going at OU? | 01:00:32 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's Week 9 babyyyyy! J.D. gives his picks for all of the big time games including Texas A&M vs LSU, Alabama vs Missouri, and a sneaky ranked matchup in Nashville, TN in Texas heading to Vandy. J.D. also makes his prediction for (the slightly less hyped) Ohio State vs Nebraska contest. All of that PLUS J.D.'s take on the Texas Longhorns QB situation and what the heck is going on at Oklahoma. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week! Let's have a DAY! | |||
18 Oct 2024 | CFB Week 8 Deciders | Nebraska Turning Point? | Travis Hunter vs Jeanty | Georgia vs Texas Stakes? | 00:52:37 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it is a Final Thoughts Thursday for Week 8 of the college football season! J.D. breaks down what he believes will decide all the big time matchups including Texas vs Georgia, Tennessee vs Alabama, LSU at Arkansas, and MORE! Colorado Buffs DUDE Travis Hunter made some waves by making his case to win the Heisman trophy. J.D. unpacks the Hunter vs Ashton Jeanty Heisman debate. Finally, J.D. breaks down why Saturday could be a turning point moment for Nebraska under Matt Rhule, the stakes for Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs as they roll into Austin to play Texas, and where he believes we should be looking out for upsets. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
07 Jan 2025 | College Football Playoff Semifinal Predictions | Ohio State vs Texas | Notre Dame vs Penn State | 00:59:14 | |
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. breaks down why the Big Ten has emerged as the best conference in college football this season. With powerhouse teams like Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon leading the charge, J.D. explains why the Big Ten has taken over the national landscape in 2024.
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25 Dec 2024 | How Georgia Will Look Behind Stockton | Texas Natty Traits | College Football Playoff Unit Draft | 00:56:30 | |
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 players, play callers, and of course quarterbacks. Then to wrap up the show, J.D. pulls back the curtain on what Georgia's offense will look like with Gunner Stockton making his first career start and why he believes the Texas Longhorns have similar traits to past national champions out of the SEC. Let's have a (Christmas) DAY!
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04 Oct 2024 | CFB SNEAKY Contenders? : Tennessee, Miami | Auburn FLIPS QB Deuce Knight | CFB STILL ALIVE Teams | 01:13:52 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it is a Final Thoughts Thursday for Week 6 of the college football season! It hurts that we are already at the halfway point for the regular season. Auburn Tigers football got a massive win on the recruiting trail last night flipping elite QB Deuce Knight away from Notre Dame. What does it mean? J.D. gives his 2 cents. Also, J.D. breaks down who he believes to be some very sneaky contenders are in the CFB landscape. Tennessee Vols football and Miami Hurricanes football have a real shot at the title. J.D. also unpacks some teams that may have been left for dead but he believes are very much still alive in their college football playoff pursuits (including USC Trojans football, Michigan Wolverines football, Clemson Tigers football, and MORE). Finally, J.D. checks the upset alert forecast and takes a brief peek at a STACKED Week 7 slate. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
27 Nov 2024 | CFB Playoff Rankings MEANING | Bryce Underwood Michigan Saga | Florida Future | Arch Manning Wrinkle | 01:00:31 | |
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell updates his College Football Playoff Tiers at Hotel Playoff following the most recent College Football Playoff Rankings that released on Tuesday night. J.D. also discusses a multitude of fascinating topics across college football like Dave Portnoy's involvement in Bryce Underwood's recruitment and commitment to Michigan, if Arch Manning should have a role in the Texas Longhorns offense moving forward, and how a dominant win over Florida State would speak volumes about the Florida Gators turnaround this season and beyond. To close things out, J.D. also breaks down the wild tiebreaker scenario currently in the Big 12 for the conference title game between Colorado, BYU, Iowa State, and Arizona State. Let's have a DAY!
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24 May 2024 | CFB Unknowns: Michigan QBs, Colorado Balance, Nico & Tennessee? | Final Transfer Portal Moves | 01:03:02 | |
Today on The Hard Count, there's a lot of talk around more "parity" exisiting in college football as we move into the expanded playoff era... but is there really? J.D. gives his thoughts. We asked and you answered. J.D. unpacks some of your great unknowns for the 2024 college football surrounding Colorado Buffs football, Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee Vols football, as well as Michigan Wolverines football. We also breakdown the QB situations for some of the contenders for this year's national championship like Georgia Bulldogs football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Texas Longhorns football, Alabama Crimson Tide football and MORE! It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Redeem Code “JD” at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
06 Dec 2023 | Transfer Portal LATEST & More QB Predictions | The NEW Texas Longhorns | Texas A&M Hires Their OC | 01:10:10 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the Portal is Popping OFF! J.D. updates the latest from the Transfer Portal and provides more predictions on where QBs may be heading. Also, J.D. gives his thoughts on Texas A&M's hiring of Colin Klein as the Aggies new OC and tells the good folks in Austin, TX why Texas has arrived (and they should soak it up). Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
16 Nov 2023 | Deion Sanders Future | Eli Drinkwitz vs Josh Heupel | Week 12 Final thoughts: Michigan, UGA, Texas | 01:08:17 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we got some head coaches "standing on business." But are they really? J.D. weighs in on the Eli Drinkwitz vs Josh Heupel postgame trash talk. Deion Sanders will continue to have his name floated in head coach openings as a potential fit but what is Coach Prime's next move? J.D. gives his thoughts. Finally, we breakdown the current state of the Heisman Trophy race and where the upsets may be happening this weekend. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
12 Sep 2024 | Who's Currently In The College Football Playoff? | Can FSU Bounce Back? | Florida, Auburn QB Change? | 00:57:01 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's a glorious Big Picture Wednesday! J.D. breaks down his latest College Football Playoff tiers and where he sees teams like Georgia Bulldogs football, Texas Longhorns football, Tennessee Vols football, and OTHERS in their pursuit of making the playoff dozen. J.D. give his thoughts on Florida State Seminoles football matchup with Memphis and his belief level on if FSU can get back into the swing of things. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
31 Dec 2024 | College Football Playoff Predictions Double Down | Georgia Still Scary | Transfer Portal Winners | 00:42:19 | |
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. Then J.D. tabs the biggest winners in the transfer portal with some extra attention to Texas A&M's recent success before diving into the CFP quarterfinals and why the Georgia Bulldogs are still one of the scariest teams in the bracket. Let's have a DAY!
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25 Mar 2025 | Spring Intel: Michigan, Notre Dame, South Carolina | Bama Highlight Breakdown | Ohio State Repeat? | 00:49:47 | |
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?
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09 Oct 2024 | CFB Week 7 Predictions | Ohio State vs Oregon | Texas vs Oklahoma | Colorado vs K-State | LSU vs OM | 00:58:14 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's already Week 7? Messed up. J.D. gives his picks for an absolutely LOADED Week 7 slate. J.D. gives a breakdown and prediction for Ohio State Buckeyes trip to play the Oregon Ducks and the classic Texas vs Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. J.D. makes his pick for Colorado and Coach Prime's test in Kansas State coming to Boulder as well as another chapter in the Magnolia Bowl in Ole Miss vs LSU. College football is the greatest sport on the face of planet earth. it's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
25 Feb 2025 | FIXING The CFB Playoff | Top 10 SEC QBs | Arch vs Tebow Hype | USC Recruiting | Michigan 5 In A Row? | 00:55:33 | |
Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into...
🧃 How to Fix the College Football Playoff Format
The 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 QBs in the SEC: Projections for 2025
The SEC is known for its elite quarterbacks. J.D. ranks and projects the top 10 QBs in the SEC for 2025. Who will dominate the conference? Who’s ready to step up and lead their team to a championship?
🧃 Arch Manning vs Tim Tebow: The Hype Battle
How does Arch Manning’s hype compare to that of Tim Tebow’s? J.D. dives into the expectations surrounding both players and breaks down why the Arch hype will be unlike anything we've ever seem!
🧃 Could Michigan Beat Ohio State for the 5th Time in a Row?
With Michigan’s recent success, the rivalry with Ohio State has never been hotter. J.D. discusses whether Michigan can keep their winning streak alive and how they stack up against the Buckeyes in 2025.
🧃 Notre Dame QB Battle Breakdown & Prediction
Who will emerge as Notre Dame’s starting quarterback in 2025? J.D. analyzes the Irish's QB battle and gives his prediction on who will lead the team this season. Will it be the veteran or the young gun?
🧃 USC Recruiting is Booming!
USC’s recruiting class is on fire, and J.D. breaks down the impact of their growing success on the Progrum. With major recruits joining the Trojans, what does this mean for the future of USC football?
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24 Jul 2024 | CFB's MOST To Prove?: Texas, Ohio St, USC | NEXT For Deion Sanders? | FSU, Clemson, ACC Latest | 01:04:17 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we are back in our studio in Nashville, TN getting set to talk some college football. J.D. breaks down who he believes has the MOST to prove in the 2024 CFB season (including: Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida State Seminoles football, Clemson Tigers football + MORE). Paul Finebaum says Deion Sanders being named the next head coach of USC Trojans football would make some sense! J.D. gives thoughts. Finally, J.D. unpacks college football's teams with the highest amount of volatility (Including: Colorado Buffs football, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, Florida Gators football, LSU Tigers football and OTHERS). It's a privilege to talk some college football together. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
26 Oct 2023 | SEC LEFT OUT of CFP? | Final Thoughts: UGA vs Florida, Tennessee, Texas | Longhorns 5-Star WR Commit | 01:11:10 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have got upsets on the horizon! Where might they be happening? J.D. gives his forecast for Week 9. With how crazy the college football season has been, is there a chance we see a playoff without the SEC? It would be absolutely WILD but J.D. breaks down a few scenarios as to how this could be a reality. Finally, J.D. talks Texas landing a 5-Star WR and gives his final thoughts/predictions ahead of Week 9. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Redeem Code "JD" for 100% deposit match up to $100: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/JD Download the Gametime app and redeem code: HardCount for $20 off your first purchase. (Terms apply) Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
12 Jan 2023 | How does Alabama get BACK? | Big 12 Title or Bust for Texas? | Deion Sanders still CRUSHING the Portal | An honest look at Michigan | 00:55:24 | |
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29 Feb 2024 | Miami's Mario Cristobal Joins | ACC FUTURE Rankings: FSU, Clemson, Others | NEW Alabama | CFP to 14? | 01:19:04 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal joins the show! J.D. gives his ACC Projection rankings, including teams like the Florida State Seminoles. Finally, J.D. talks through how we should evaluate the NEW era for Alabama Crimson Tide football under Kalen DeBoer. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
08 Jan 2025 | CFB Playoff What Ifs: Ohio St vs Texas, Notre Dame vs Penn St | Michigan Trajectory | UGA Portal WRs | 00:53:11 | |
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 at Ryan Day and his Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite impressive records, he's faced mounting criticism after key losses, particularly to Michigan. J.D. sets the record straight and discusses how Day’s legacy is shaping up as he continues to lead OSU.
🧃 What if Quinn Ewers Plays Like He Did Against Michigan?
Could Quinn Ewers’ performance in the Michigan game be a sign of things to come? J.D. breaks down what Ewers needs to improve if he hopes to live up to the hype and lead Texas back to the top. Can the Longhorns’ QB bounce back and thrive in big games moving forward?
🧃 Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard: What Happens If the Irish Can't Run vs. Penn State in the Orange Bowl?
With Notre Dame facing Penn State in the Orange Bowl, we analyze what could happen if Riley Leonard, the star QB transfer from Duke, isn’t able to rely on Notre Dame's run game. What are the stakes for the Irish, and how does Leonard's arm impact their national title chances?
🧃 Georgia Bulldogs & WRs in the Transfer Portal:
The Georgia Bulldogs have been making noise in the transfer portal, specifically adding wide receivers to complement their already stacked roster. J.D. gives his take on how Georgia’s focus on improving the passing game might affect their 2025 and beyond.
Listen now for expert analysis and predictions on these key topics shaping the future of college football! 🔥
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10 May 2024 | BEST CFB Transfer Portal Gets | FSU Underrated? | Georgia is DIFFERENT | How Good Can Tennessee Be? | 01:12:15 | |
Today on The Hard Count, with the dust settled on college football's transfer portal, J.D. gives his thoughts on who were the best gets from the spring portal cycle. In 2024, Georgia Bulldogs football is going to be DIFFERENT. J.D. breaks down why. It is Nico Iamaleava time for Tennessee Vols football. How good can the Vols be in 2024? J.D. gives his thoughts. Is Florida State Seminole football underrated into 2024. J.D. breaks down the 2024 outlook in Tallahassee. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Redeem Code “JD” at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1' Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
31 May 2024 | Will Compton On Nebraska + CFB Tour | Who NEEDS To Make The CFB Playoff? | EA Sports CFB 25 News | 01:18:44 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Will Compton from Bussin With The Boys joins the Progrum! We talk his Nebraska Cornhuskers and how many wins he would be content with as well Alabama Crimson Tide football, Oregon Ducks football and the CFB tour BWTB took this spring. The guests don't stop there. Tennessee Vols QB commit George MacIntyre also joins us to talk where things stand with Tennessee Vols football and their recruiting efforts. Finally, J.D. unpacks the teams that NEED to make the College Football Playoff in 2024 and the big takeaways from the college football recruiting event of the summer in the On3 Elite Series, and what we're hearing about the CFB 25 from EA Sports after some folks got a chance to jump on the sticks! It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
05 Dec 2024 | CFB Conference Title Ripple Effect | Dan Lanning Will Win A Natty At Oregon | Transfer Portal SURGE | 00:43:18 | |
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 forward. J.D. also provides an update on the latest transfer portal declarations in college football and pulls back the curtain on how the Oregon Ducks, led by head coach Dan Lanning, could win a national championship sooner than later. Let's have a DAY!
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31 Jan 2023 | National Signing Day Warm-Up | Alabama OC Search | CFB Teams Ready to Make the Biggest Jump? | 01:01:28 | |
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. gives his final thoughts before National Signing Day, and Josh Newberg joins the program to break down the biggest storylines for NSD. Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmati... Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cW... Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 | |||
10 Jan 2024 | SNEAKY CFP Contenders in 2024 | Georgia, Kirby Smart Standing | Hugh Freeze Calling Plays For Auburn | 01:03:46 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the confetti just dropped... so who's winning it all next year?! J.D. gives his sneaky contenders. J.D. also unpacks the latest with Auburn as Hugh Freeze has taken over play calling duties. J.D. starts a new series in "Hard Count Meetings" and takes a look at where things stand for Kirby Smart at Georgia. Finally, J.D. shares some behind the scenes stories from the National Championship in Houston. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
29 Aug 2024 | Florida vs Miami STAKES | Week 1 IMPACT Players | FSU, Norvell Speech | GREATEST CFB Season EVER? | 00:59:51 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have a lot of incredible matchups for Week 1 of the college football season! But, what are the stakes that make Florida Gators football vs Miami Hurricanes football EXTRA intriguing? J.D. breaks it down. Staying in the Sunshine State, J.D. gives his thoughts on the Mike Norvell locker room speech and why he believes in the future of Florida State Seminoles football the rest of 2024. Finally, J.D. unpacks who he believes are the MOST IMPORTANT players in Week 1 (including players from Clemson Tigers football, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, LSU Tigers football, and MORE). It’s the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let’s have a DAY!
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29 Aug 2022 | Northwestern vs Nebraska Reaction | Michigan QB Battle | A&M Name a Starter | Tennessee Get Help at Receiver | 00:36:52 | |
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07 Jun 2024 | State of CFB's Transfer Portal | Tennessee Desired Win Total | Texas vs A&M is BACK | CFP Schedule | 01:19:16 | |
Today on The Hard Count, sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow. J.D. and Andy Staples unpack the truths in college football that will set us all free including a few takes on Ohio State Buckeyes football and Ryan Day as well as LSU Tigers football and Brian Kelly. Continuing the "State of..." series, J.D. breaks down the current state of the Transfer Portal in college football. Texas Longhorns football and Texas A&M Aggies football will FINALLY run it back on the football field. J.D. explains what's at stake in 2024's version of the game and the potential future of one of college football's greatest rivalries. Finally, J.D. gives his thoughts on the College Football Playoff schedule that was just realized and the win total for Tennessee Vols football that the good folks in Knoxville would be content with as the Nico Iamaleava era begins this season. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Redeem Code “JD” at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
01 May 2024 | Transfer Portal FINALE | Dylan Raiola, Nebraska Ceiling Changer | Miami Portaling | EA Sports CFB 25 | 01:16:02 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is about to close up shop? What's the latest from the transfer portal in college football for the grand finale? J.D. breaks down some of the latest news and, Transfer Portal Authority, Pete Nakos joins the Progrum to unpack what he's hearing. Speaking of the transfer portal, Miami Hurricanes football was on a HEATER this past weekend. J.D. gives his thoughts on how Mario Cristobal has the Canes portaling like a Progrum. J.D. also talks through how Dylan Raiola changes the ceiling for Nebraska Cornhusker football in 2024 and why Dillon Gabriel will keep the offense cruising for Oregon Ducks football. Finally, J.D. analyzes when college football is "best" and the latest update we have on EA Sports College Football 2025. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
19 Jul 2024 | SEC Media Days Narratives | Alabama Outlook | Florida Gators On Schedule? | LSU Brian Kelly Slander | 01:17:35 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we are live for the last show at SEC Media Days 2024! J.D. takes aim at some of the narratives that are running rampant and need to be stopped in their tracks! (J.D. mentions Alabama Crimson Tide football, LSU Tigers football, Auburn Tigers football, Texas A&M Aggies football). LSU Tigers landed a MASSIVE recruiting win last night! J.D. breaks down the Brian Kelly slander and what he believes is on the horizon for LSU Tigers football. Finally, J.D. talks some Florida Gators football, unpacks Alabama's outlook for 2024, and Graham Mertz joins the show. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
05 Jul 2024 | CFB Hills To Die On: Auburn Improvement, Ohio State QB Play | Checking The Pulse at Alabama, LSU | 00:50:39 | |
Today on The Hard Count, Happy 4th of July! We have got fireworks on the show today with Chris Marler of the 4th And Wrong podcast joining the show! J.D. and Chris call their own shots for the 2024 season, talk CFB hills they're willing to die on, and break down the most American things about college football. It’s America’s birthday and it’s the biggest Thursday of the week. Let’s have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
09 May 2024 | CFB Transfer Portal WINNERS | Brian Kelly, LSU With BARS | Michigan Run it BACK? | Dabo & The Portal | 01:03:18 | |
Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal has calmed down enough for us to talk through who the big winners are. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, Auburn Tigers football, and MORE. Speaking of Auburn, J.D. believes the Hugh Freeze coached offense could make a massive leap in 2024. Another transfer portal cycle has come and gone without Clemson Tigers football and Dabo Swinney participating. J.D. gives his thoughts on what this means for the future at Clemson. Finally, J.D. breaks down the MOST ELECTRIC traditions in college football. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
22 Sep 2022 | Week 4 Preview | Clemson vs. Wake Forest, Florida vs. Tennessee, Texas A&M vs. Arkansas | J.D.'s Top 10 Teams | 00:45:20 | |
Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
15 Apr 2025 | NEXT For Nico & Tennessee? | QB Battle Update: UGA, Ohio State, Bama | Marcus Freeman Joins! | 01:19:43 | |
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.
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30 Oct 2024 | CFB Week 10 Predictions | Ohio St vs Penn St | UGA vs Florida | Tennessee vs UK | Texas A&M vs SCAR | 00:53:04 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it is Prediction Tuesday for Week 10 of the college football season. It hurts a little bit that we're already in Week 10. J.D. gives his predictions for the sensational slate of games including Georgia Bulldogs football vs Florida Gators football, a top 5 matchup in Ohio State Buckeyes football vs Penn State football, Tennessee Vols football vs Kentucky football and a super intriguing matchup between Texas A&M Aggies football and South Carolina Gamecocks football. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! | |||
01 Jan 2025 | CFB Playoff PREGAME: Texas vs ASU, Georgia vs Notre Dame Ohio St vs Oregon | SEC EXPOSED In Bowls? | 01:03:35 | |
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, Georgia vs Notre Dame, and Oregon vs Ohio State with producer Kaiden Smith before kickoff. Let's have a DAY!
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25 Oct 2022 | Week 9 Predictions | Tennessee vs Kentucky | Georgia vs Florida | Michigan vs Michigan State | Ohio State vs Penn State | CFB Week 9 | 00:58:31 | |
J.D. gives his previews and predictions for the biggest games in Week 9 of College Football. Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Shop On3 https://shop.outsider.com/collections/on3 | |||
17 May 2024 | College Football Post Spring Top 25: Georgia, Alabama, Miami, FSU + OTHERS | EA Sports CFB 25 Reveal | 01:06:38 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's a rankings special! With the dust has settled on the college football and the transfer portal, J.D. ranks his top 25 teams in college football headed into the 2025 season. J.D. reveals how he sees Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Miami Hurricanes football, Florida State Seminoles football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and OTHERS! You know we couldn't have a show and not talk about the latest with EA Sports College Football 25 right? J.D. gives his immediate reaction to the full cover reveal. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Redeem Code “JD” at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
14 Mar 2024 | Michigan Hires Ohio State RB Coach | Contenders: Texas? LSU? Bama? | EARLY Florida vs Miami Preview | 00:59:36 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it is NEVER too early to preview the Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes in Week 1 of the wonderful thing of the college football season! J.D. breaks down the matchup for both sides and the impact for Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal. There is no rivalry that can match the intensity of the Ohio State Buckeyes football and Michigan Wolverines football. J.D. sounds off on, Ohio State RB Coach, Tony Alford's decision to leave for the same role at Michigan. Finally, who else is a contender to win the national championship in 2024? Texas Longhorns football? Alabama Crimson Tide football? LSU Tigers football? Oregon Ducks football? J.D. gives his tier 2 teams when it comes to the national championship contenders for 2024. Finally, we all understand that the difference a QB can make for you in the win-loss column is astronomical. Which teams have a powder keg at QB that could launch them into a drastically different category? J.D. breaks down teams like Tennessee Vols football, Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and MORE! It's the biggest Thursday of the Week! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
28 Dec 2023 | CFP Final Thoughts: Alabama vs Michigan, Texas vs Wash | Transfer Portal Predictions | Peach Bowl | 01:17:35 | |
Today on The Hard Count, we have got final thoughts for the College Football Playoff! J.D. gives one last take for each team before they do battle in the arena of the CFP Semis. The Portal is still POPPING! J.D. takes another stab at predicting where the top guys may be headed in the 2nd installment of Portal Predictions. Finally, J.D. takes aim at the narrative that Bowl games are "meaningless"... buckle up. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Redeem Code "JD" for 100% deposit match up to $100: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/JD Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ | |||
11 Jul 2024 | College Football Playoff Bubble Teams | Arch Manning Is IN CFB 25 | DJU OUT For FSU Media Days | 01:08:25 | |
Today on The Hard Count, it's a new era of the College Football Playoff! With a new playoff model comes new verbiage around how we evaluate the CFP. "Who's on the bubble?" is something we hear for March Madness but we're about to hear it in college football. J.D. breaks down his bubble teams ahead of the 2024 CFB season (including, Tennessee Vols football, Michigan Wolverines football, Miami Hurricanes football, and MORE). Speaking of CFB season, we can tell it's almost time to play ball because media days are about to get rolling! Florida State Seminoles QB, DJU, has decided to not attend. J.D. unpacks why DJU isn't going and his thought on the situation overall. Finally, Arch Manning has opted IN to EA Sports College Football 25. This is a dope thing for everyone involved and J.D. explains why. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ |