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 recruiting stunt with a live bull, and reacts to EA Sports’ list of the toughest places to play in College Football 26.

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