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The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

The Hard Count is all things college football, for the people, by the people, and with the people. J.D. PicKell brings video analysis to you on a daily basis focused on the top teams across the country. This is a community for those who live and die by the events of Saturdays in the fall and into early January. The party rolls on.

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00:56:28

Responding To Playoff Prediction PUSHBACK | Level Of...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/07/31

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reacts to YOUR pushback from his latest 2025 prediction episode. Defending his take on LSU being the 2025 National Champions and Brian Kelly slander, having Texas A&M in his college football playoff, predicting Notre Dame as the No. 11 seed in the CFP with a round one elimination, being high on the Oregon Ducks, and more. After responding to your voicemails, we dive into the latest injury news surrounding Florida QB DJ Lagway and Nebraska Fall Camp

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00:56:57

College Football 2025 Season PREDICTIONS: National...

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2025/07/29

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... it is the official 2025 Prediction Show! J.D. reveals his predictions for the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 title races including the conference title game participants and who he thinks will win each league and punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff. Then J.D. predicts which players will be in New York for the Heisman Trophy Ceremony and who takes home the most prestigious award in the sport before jumping into the CFP. Forecasting the 12 teams

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01:14:22

The Hard Count Huddle: Who We're Rooting For & Best...

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2025/07/25

Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, the crew choses a handful of players and coaches they're rooting for this upcoming college football season before diving into their helmets draft. Each creating a roster comprised of their favorites and the best helmets across the college football landscape.

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00:45:36

Oklahoma & Florida Record PREDICTION | What Miami...

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2025/07/24

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. gives record predictions for two teams with some of the hardest schedules in college football, the Florida Gators and Oklahoma Sooners. But before that he reveals the most volatile teams in college football followed by taking a look at Big Ten and ACC Media Days. Reacting to the Preseason Big Ten Media Day Poll, Ohio State's mentality heading into their national championship defense, and new Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck's recent comments at ACC

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00:52:39

Tennessee & Notre Dame Record Predictions | Michigan...

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2025/07/22

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell .... J.D. kicks off the show by picking his best game from each and every week of the college football season. Also diving into the offseason takes heading into the season that he's not buying which includes opinions about Penn State's national title hopes, Brian Kelly's impact on LSU, the expectations for Notre Dame, and many more. J.D. also reacts to the SEC Preseason Media Poll following his trip to ATL for Media Days before revealing the Michigan

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00:35:35

The Hard Count Huddle: SEC Media Days Recap!

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2025/07/18

Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, the guys recap their week in Atlanta from SEC Media Days. Reflecting on the impressions they got from quarterbacks like Auburn's Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma's John Mateer, Florida's DJ Lagway, and many more. Also breaking down how teams like Alabama, LSU, Texas, and others have increased their stock based on what

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00:44:25

Alabama's DIFFERENCE | Oklahoma QB1 Joins | Florida...

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2025/07/17

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, Oklahoma QB John Mateer and TexAgs.com Co-Owner and Executive Director Billy Liucci join the show from SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Where Mateer details his journey to Norman this offseason and Liucci preview Texas A&M's upcoming season. J.D. also shares his SEC Media Days takeaways from the Florida Gators, Alabama Crimson Tide, and the Texas Longhorns. Breaking down the internal belief behind the Gators and head coach Billy Napier, the pressure on Kalen

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00:43:59

Paul Finebaum Joins | Greg McElroy Clarifies Saban...

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2025/07/15

Live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta, The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell delivers an all-star episode featuring Paul Finebaum on the future of college football, his career, and the evolving SEC. ESPN’s Greg McElroy also joins the show to clarify his Nick Saban comments and Alabama's QB Battle. Then J.D. explains why LSU is built for a national title run, the overlooked ingredients behind Texas’ quiet dominance, and what Brent Venables must get right at Oklahoma before ending the show with a breakdown

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01:02:05

Nebraska & Oregon Record PREDICTION | Does Texas Have...

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2025/07/10

Today on The Hard Count, On3’s J.D. PicKell breaks down the biggest breakout candidates in college football for 2025, including DJ Lagway at Florida, Dylan Raiola at Nebraska, Oklahoma’s SEC-ready backfield, and more. He also dives into win total predictions for Nebraska and Oregon, analyzing their 2025 schedules and key matchups in the Big Ten. Plus, J.D. asks if Texas have a Georgia and a listener asks why his Miami Hurricanes catch so many strays from the college football public. To wrap it up,

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00:48:01

The MOST Potential In College Football? | Alabama...

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2025/07/08

On this episode of The Hard Count with On3’s J.D. PicKell, we dive into the players and teams with the most potential across the college football landscape in 2025 — from breakout stars like LaNorris Sellers and Bryce Underwood to loaded rosters at LSU, Penn State, and Texas A&M. J.D. also previews the must-watch early season games that could shape the Playoff race, including Texas vs. Ohio State and Alabama vs. Georgia. Ending the show with a break down of Texas and Notre Dame recruiting, a

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00:59:21

Transfer QB Expectations | Florida Pulse | Michigan...

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2025/07/03

Get ready for bold predictions, sharp insights, and playoff-shaking hypotheticals on today’s episode of The Hard Count. J.D. PicKell breaks down what he expects from the transfer QB wave is set to redefine the national landscape, checks the pulse on Florida’s rebuild under Billy Napier, and dives into the psychological edge behind The Game between Michigan and Ohio State. Plus, record predictions for Colorado and Clemson, and a rapid-fire look at the most chaotic, must-watch College Football Playoff

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00:54:34

Georgia Recruiting HEATER | Ohio State Record...

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2025/07/01

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell delivers a jam-packed show covering the biggest storylines shaping the 2025 college football season. Opening things up by going across the country and breaking down the expectations for all the top first year starting QBs at college football's top programs. From Georgia’s red-hot recruiting run to a full win-loss prediction for Ohio State, J.D. breaks down who’s rising and who’s ready for a title push. He reveals the safest College Football Playoff

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01:17:43

The Hard Count Huddle: College Football Playoff Locks...

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2025/06/27

Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, the boys discuss the unique time that is the summer ahead of college football season before talking about SEC Media Days. Revealing what The Hard Count Crew will be on the lookout for in Atlanta starting on July 14 before diving deep into the College Football Playoff picture. Taking an early look at which teams

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00:54:29

Alabama's GIFT From Castellanos | MOST Important...

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2025/06/26

On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell breaks down the biggest headlines and boldest predictions heading into the 2025 college football season. From Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos giving Alabama unexpected bulletin board material, to why programs like Florida, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Texas Tech could become chaos agents in the Playoff race — this show has it all. J.D. also predicts Texas' win-loss record leading into the Red River Rivalry, analyzes Nebraska’s viral

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00:46:39

Castellanos CALLS OUT Bama | Texas Has NEXT Elite QB...

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2025/06/24

On this episode of The Hard Count, On3’s J.D. PicKell unpacks some of the most intriguing storylines shaping the 2025 college football season. From Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos firing a shot at Alabama over scheduling disrespect, to high-impact transfer portal additions beyond the quarterback position, J.D. dives into what it all means for contenders like Ohio State, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Florida. He also breaks down the ripple effects facing Michigan and Miami heading into a pivotal year,

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00:31:53

2025 CFB Narratives: Lincoln Riley Questions | Carson...

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2025/06/19

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, a Punchline Culture Special! PicKell dives into many of the punchlines surrounding the top players, coaches, and teams in college football. Fully breaking them down and debunking some of the most talked-about topics in the sport heading into the 2025 season.What's wrong with the negative narrative surrounding the Miami Hurricanes and Carson Beck? A program and a player that will look to silence doubters this season. What's fact and what's fiction about head

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00:52:53

CFB Voicemail Special: John Mateer Hype, Jeremiah...

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2025/06/17

On this Voicemail Special episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, fans across the country sound off with bold takes and burning questions for the 2025 college football season. From Arch Manning’s national title expectations at Texas and Jeremiah Smith’s sophomore outlook at Ohio State, to Alabama and Georgia fan anxiety and Florida’s potential CFP spoiler role, nothing is off-limits. J.D. also breaks down a spicy Notre Dame QB debate between Kenny Minchey and CJ Carr, the growing John Mateer

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00:56:25

PRESSURE For New Contender QBs | Michigan Formula |...

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2025/06/12

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

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00:40:37

BIGGEST College Football Shakeups: DJ Lagway Looks...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/06/10

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

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00:42:09

Sunday Sprint: ESPN FPI Rankings & Natty Odds |...

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ·

2025/06/08

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.Today on the Sprint (after spitting some bars) J.D. reacts to the FPI Top 25 Preseason Rankings and National Championship Percentages released by ESPN this week before a slew of player breakdowns. Diving deep into what DJ Lagway and Dante Moore will bring to the table before touching on

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