Best Jd Pickell Podcasts (2025)

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CFB Week 5 PREDICTIONS | Georgia vs Alabama | Oregon vs Penn St | Texas A&M vs Auburn | LSU vs OM 1:00:47

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... A Prediction Tuesday for a Week 5 slate that may be the best so far this college football season. J.D. previews and makes his predictions for Oregon vs Penn State, Alabama vs UGA, LSU vs Ole Miss, Auburn vs Texas A&M, USC vs Illinois, and Ohio State vs Washington! Breaking down every angle of all the to…

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Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Joins | What's Being Missed In Oklahoma vs Auburn, Miami vs Florida 1:08:57

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood joins the program ahead of his marquee matchup against Michigan this weekend. Then J.D. reveals how he's processing the SEC three weeks into the college football season, not ranking, but group all the teams in the league how he sees fit. Also, what are people missing…

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Nebraska Win Could Mean Playoff? | Miami Is Trustworthy | What Makes Texas A&M's Offense DIFFERENT 1:04:07

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Could a win on Saturday for the Nebraska Cornhuskers put them firmly in the College Football Playoff race? J.D. breaks down their path and also talks about having more trust in the Miami Hurricanes, LSU's offensive struggles, and Texas A&M's offense flourishing. We also shed some light on the undefeated…

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CFB Week 4 PREDICTIONS: Miami vs Florida, Oklahoma vs Auburn, Michigan vs Nebraska 1:11:57

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Prediction Tuesday! J.D. previews and makes his game predictions for Week 4's marquee matchups including Auburn vs Oklahoma, Michigan vs Nebraska, Florida vs Miami, and Texas Tech vs Utah. Then we break down what's safe to say three weeks into the college football season, revisiting the quarterback trad…

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Sunday Sprint: UGA vs TENN, ND vs A&M, LSU vs Florida, GT vs CLEM Reactions | NBB Rankings | Early Previews 1:14:26

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Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint, J.D. reacts to the excellent weekend of college football. Breaking down both sides of the overtime thriller between UGA and…

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Notre Dame vs Texas A&M STAKES | Billy Napier Translated | Nebraska, Rhule EPIC Halftime Speech 1:03:36

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We open the show with some pre Week 3 superlatives, attempting to forecast what games will deliver and maybe even disappoint on this weekend's college football slate. Then J.D. breaks down what's at stake for Notre Dame and Texas A&M this Saturday in South Bend before diving into some recents words from…

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UGA vs Tennessee QB Spot | Is Florida Cooked? | I Don't Hate FSU | Alabama at Wisco, SCAR vs Vandy 1:14:32

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Team breakdowns and even more game predictions for Week 3! J.D. dives into the quarterback battle between Joey Aguilar and Gunner Stockton when Georgia visits Tennessee this Saturday. Then we head over to the Sunshine State, addressing if Florida's 2025 season under Billy Napier is salvageable and why F…

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CFB Week 3 PREDICTIONS: Tennessee vs Georgia, LSU vs Florida, Notre Dame vs Texas A&M, Miami vs USF 51:05

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... It's a Week 3 Prediction Tuesday! J.D. gives full breakdowns, previews, and his predictions for the top games of the weekend starting with our Bet MGM game of the week when Georgia takes on Tennessee in Knoxville. J.D. also dives into Florida vs LSU, Texas A&M vs Notre Dame, ranked USF visiting Miami, a…

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NEW Top 25 College Football Rankings | Answering Questions For Each Ranked Team 37:25

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The latest AP Top 25 Poll has officially been released following Week 2 of the college football season. And for each of the Top 25 ranked teams in the country, J.D. PicKell will answer a question about every single Progrum heading into Week 3. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use…

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Sunday Sprint: OU vs Michigan, Florida Upset Loss Reactions | New Rankings | Week 3 Early Previews 1:19:03

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Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint, J.D. breaks down the winning and losing side of the Michigan vs Oklahoma game this weekend. Also diving into Florida's pers…

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What John Mateer, Bryce Underwood NEED To Do In Michigan vs Oklahoma | Alabama Pressure | BK vs Dabo 1:04:56

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We pull back the curtain on the recent rumblings from Tuscaloosa surrounding the Alabama Crimson Tide following their disappointing Week 1 loss and the future of head coach Kalen DeBoer. Plus J.D. dives deep into the quarterback matchups in Saturday's biggest game. Pulling back the curtain on what Bryce…

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Oklahoma vs Michigan Who Needs It? | What’s REAL?: FSU Ceiling, LSU Defense, Tennessee Deep Ball 1:02:12

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Who needs a win more this Saturday, Oklahoma or Michigan? J.D. breaks down the stakes of Saturday's marquee matchup before diagnosing "what's real" from Week 1. Diving into LSU's defensive performance, FSU's upset win over Alabama, Tennessee's offensive attack through the air, and Auburn's new identity …

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CFB Week 2 PREDICTIONS: Oklahoma vs Michigan, Iowa St vs Iowa | New CFB Rankings | Alabama Thoughts 58:16

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We preview and predict Miochigan and Oklahoma's marquee Week 2 matchup along with the Cy-Hawk rivalry game between Iowa and Iowa State and Oregon vs Oregon State. J.D. also reveals his top 10 ranking following the first week of the college football season before breaking down Ohio State's big win over T…

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Don't OVERREACT If LSU Loses, Arch Manning Looks Average vs Ohio St | REAL Miami vs Notre Dame Keys 54:12

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. gets ahead of some potential Week 1 overreactions, warning the college football public to beware of the aftermath IF LSU loses yet another season opener or if Arch Manning doesn't look like the Heisman Trophy winner in Week 1. We also dive into the keys that some people may be missing in Miami and …

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Texas vs Ohio St Chess | FSU vs Alabama QB Pressure | South Carolina vs VT Preview | Big Noon Drama 1:03:15

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. breaks down two of the biggest storylines in two of Week 1's biggest games. How should Texas and Ohio State's defensive coordinators approach Saturday's matchup? And who's under more pressure, Ty Simpson or Thomas Castellanos in Alabama and Florida State's game? We also dive into what we want to se…

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College Football Week 1 PREDICTIONS | Ohio State vs Texas | Alabama vs FSU | Notre Dame vs Miami 1:31:34

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. officially dives into the loaded Week 1 slate on the first prediction Tuesday of the 2025 college football season. Breaking down every marquee matchup and picking who he thinks will win and cover the spread. Making his picks for Ohio State vs Texas, LSU vs Clemson, Alabama vs FSU, Notre Dame vs Mia…

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What We'll LEARN From Week 1 in Ohio St vs Texas, Bama vs FSU, LSU vs Clemson + MORE 1:02:55

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... a peek at Week 1 and things that starting to feel more real as the season gets closer. With the season right around the corner, J.D. reveals his takes make him the most nervous like Michigan and South Carolina not making the CFP, Georgia not making the SEC Championship game, and the Florida Gators being…

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Notre Dame QB Battle NOT Finished? | Arch Manning Legs ELEVATE Texas | Auburn Playing 3 QBs 49:23

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's Missing Wednesday! J.D. dives into some storylines that the college football public is missing with Week 1 right around the corner. What are people missing about quarterbacks like newly named Notre Dame starter CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Marcel Reed, and Jayden Maiava? What about Florida State as the…

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Nebraska Wasn't Crazy | Tennessee's Heupel Is Tier 1 | LSU Natty Blueprint | Alabama Has Their Guy 52:35

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reveals what people will be saying AFTER the 2025 college football season. What will be said about coaches like Brian Kelly, Brent Venables, Josh Heupel, and Kalen DeBoer when the dust has settled on the college football season? And how will fans of Nebraska feel following year three of Matt Rhule …

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Fall Camp Intel: Michigan, Auburn, UGA | CFB Teams With HIGHEST Stakes in 2025 59:11

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Fall Camp Intel continues! J.D. dives deep into the recent news and happenings of Michigan Wolverines, Auburn Tigers, and Georgia Bulldogs Fall Camp. Highlighting the progress of quarterbacks, key position battles, and standout players in Athens, Ann Arbor, and on The Plains. After that, which teams in …

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NEW College Football Top 25 Rankings | Alabama Names QB1 | Fall Camp Intel: FSU, Texas, LSU, Ohio St 55:16

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Fall Camp is in full swing across the country and J.D. PicKell breaks down the the latest intel from some of the top teams in the country. The latest updates from Florida State, Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, and Texas all get covered on this episode before J.D. reveals his preseason Top 25 rankings. Ranking…

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The Hard Count Huddle: SEC-Netflix Doc Recap | CFB Futures We Like 55:53

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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 gentleman briefly recap Kaiden's 12 College Football Playoff teams before jumping into some college football future bets heading into the 2025 season. End…

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Fall Camp Intel: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Notre Dame | Does LSU Or Clemson Need To Win MORE Week 1? 44:28

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We give you fall camp previews from the Oklahoma Sooners, Tennessee Volunteers, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before revealing which teams NEED to win in Week 1. Speaking of must win Week 1 games, who needs to win the opener in Death Valley more, the Clemson Tigers or the LSU Tigers? J.D. answers th…

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Fall Camp Intel: Florida, Miami | Highlights from Ohio State, Auburn | Most Important QB Battles 48:23

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. pulls back the curtain on the latest fall camp intel from The Sunshine State. Breaking down what he's hearing out of Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes Fall Camp so far. J.D. also ranks his top five most important quarterback battles taking place across the country at fall camp before diving into …

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The Hard Count Huddle: Kaiden's 12 CFP Teams & National Champion 1:12:00

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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, after J.D. made his predictions for the college football season earlier this week, Kaiden takes a stab at it. Forecasting the 12 teams his thinks will make th…

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Responding To Playoff Prediction PUSHBACK | Level Of DJ Lagway Concern | Nebraska Fall Camp Intel 56:28

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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…

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College Football 2025 Season PREDICTIONS: National Champion, Playoff Teams, Conference Title Winners 56:57

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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 …

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The Hard Count Huddle: Who We're Rooting For & Best CFB Helmets Draft 1:14:22

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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 creati…

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Oklahoma & Florida Record PREDICTION | What Miami Needs From Beck | Ohio State Complacency 45:36

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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 M…

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Tennessee & Notre Dame Record Predictions | Michigan Must Haves | Best Game For Every Week Of CFB 52:39

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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 …

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The Hard Count Huddle: SEC Media Days Recap! 35:35

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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 Jo…

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Alabama's DIFFERENCE | Oklahoma QB1 Joins | Florida Gators Phase 2 | Arch Manning Last Name Matters 44:25

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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, …

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Paul Finebaum Joins | Greg McElroy Clarifies Saban Return Comments, Bama QB Battle | LSU Can Win It All 43:59

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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 r…

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Nebraska & Oregon Record PREDICTION | Does Texas Have A Georgia Problem | EA Sports CFB 26 Is OUT! 1:02:05

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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. Pl…

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The MOST Potential In College Football? | Alabama 2025 Needs | Florida State Record Prediction 48:01

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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…

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Transfer QB Expectations | Florida Pulse | Michigan vs Ohio St Psych | Colorado, Clemson Predictions 59:21

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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 …

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Georgia Recruiting HEATER | Ohio State Record Prediction | Safest College Football Playoff Picks? 54:34

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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 f…

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The Hard Count Huddle: College Football Playoff Locks & Predictions | SEC Media Day Look Ahead 1:17:43

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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 w…

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Alabama's GIFT From Castellanos | MOST Important Teams | EA Sports CFB 26 Toughest Places To Play? 54:29

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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 ag…

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Castellanos CALLS OUT Bama | Texas Has NEXT Elite QB | Miami, Michigan Ripples | Impact Portal Adds 46:39

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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 c…

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2025 CFB Narratives: Lincoln Riley Questions | Carson Beck Comeback? | Oregon’s Biggest Challenge 31:53

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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 surroun…

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CFB Voicemail Special: John Mateer Hype, Jeremiah Smith Phase 2 | Alabama Disrespect? UGA Outlook 52:53

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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…

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PRESSURE For New Contender QBs | Michigan Formula | Wrong Questions About UGA at QB? | Big Ten Tiers 56:25

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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 Sto…

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BIGGEST College Football Shakeups: DJ Lagway Looks HUGE | Dylan Raiola Potential with Nebraska 40:37

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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 u…

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Sunday Sprint: ESPN FPI Rankings & Natty Odds | Lagway, Underwood, Downs, Dante Moore Breakdowns 42:09

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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…

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CFB Predictions: Texas #1 Defense, Tennessee QB Upgrade, Notre Dame Elite WR | Summer Recruiting 1:05:15

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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell drops bold predictions for the 2025 college football season and is joined by On3’s Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for a can’t-miss recruiting segment. J.D. breaks down why Texas might field the nation’s best defense, why Tennessee’s quarterback room could be stronger post-Nico, and why Notre Da…

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CFB 2025 PREDICTIONS: Ohio State QB Outlook, Carson Beck & Miami Potential, Oklahoma 5-0 Pre Texas 43:17

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It’s Prediction Tuesday on The Hard Count ! In this episode, J.D. calls his shot on some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 college football season. From Oklahoma’s SEC start with John Mateer, to Carson Beck’s fit at Miami, to Julian Sayin’s spot in the Big Ten QB race — no prediction is off-limits. He also dives into whether Clemson’s…

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Sunday Sprint: Way Too Early Preview Extravaganza! 51:32

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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week's Sunday Spring consist of several way too early previews for the upcoming college football season starting with a Week 1 m…

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The Hard Count Huddle: QB Excitement & Storylines | Transfer Portal & NIL Narratives in CFB 51:10

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Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, the gang talks about the quarterbacks their most excited to watch this upcoming football season. Unpacking the fascinating expectations and storylines for guy…

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Anonymous Coach Intel | Michigan Focus | Nebraska Expectations | Ohio St Credit | Natty Contenders 46:31

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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes that give rare insight into the Big Ten's top programs heading into 2025. From what Bryce Underwood needs at Michigan, Nebraska’s rebuild under Matt Rhule, the truth about Ryan Day at Ohio State and more, J.D. breaks down what coaches are really saying and what it all …