Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...

We’ve got insider intel from USC, Tennessee, Florida, and Florida State as spring practice heats up. J.D. breaks down the most exciting spring footage from Florida, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina, plus does Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame deserve more respect in the national conversation? And looking ahead, Texas vs. Oklahoma in 2025 is shaping up to be must-watch—can John Mateer spark the Sooners, or will Arch Manning prove he’s the guy? Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...

J.D. PicKell dives into the latest spring practice intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Tennessee—who’s standing out and what to watch for. Then he breaks down more spring propaganda, looking at highlights from Auburn, USC, and Penn State that have sparked excitement for their fanbases. Then to close out the show we answer your voicemails about the Miami Hurricanes and Ohio State QB Julian Sayin before reacting to recent reports of Bryce Underwood trending toward being Michigan's day one starter.

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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 J.D. breaks down the latest in Notre Dame’s quarterback battle and what it means for the Irish moving forward. After analyzing recent spring practice footage, he dives into what Bryce Underwood’s and Kaidon Salter’s performances reveal about Michigan and Colorado. J.D. also addresses the criticism surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava and sets the record straight. Plus, he takes a closer look at the offensive weapons for Texas and Florida and what to expect from both units in 2025. Finally, he examines how USC general manager Chad Bowden is reshaping the Trojans' roster with his aggressive approach to roster building.

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Texas, Auburn, Oregon, and Nebraska. Plus, we dive into the best spring "propaganda" coming out of Georgia and Tennessee’s social media. You called, and we answered—reacting to your voicemails on Oklahoma and USC! And don’t miss the deep dive into Michigan’s secret recruiting weapon that could change the game for the Wolverines. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase.

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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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The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans.

This week J.D. dives into the latest buzz around college football, including the potential for a Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game as Deion Sanders and Fran Brown stir up excitement. He also breaks down how Georgia’s offense will look different in 2025, why Notre Dame’s firepower could launch them back into the College Football Playoff race, and why Alabama’s wide receiver room might be the most underrated in the country. Plus, should Florida fans be worried about DJ Lagway’s lingering injury? And what does LSU landing five-star WR Tristan Keys mean for the Tigers now and in the future?

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

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

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We’re breaking down the latest spring intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Clemson as they gear up for the 2025 season. Plus, J.D. dives into why this could be the year for Texas, Penn State, LSU, and Clemson to make a championship run. We’re also ranking the Top 10 QBs in the Big 12 for 2025 and getting a 'Pulse of the Progrum' on Texas A&M heading into their second season under Mike Elko.

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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 we start with a reaction to the leaked College Football 26 deluxe edition cover—what it reveals and what it means for the game. Then, we overreact (in the best way) to Oklahoma QB John Mateer’s viral spring practice touchdown. Also is Bryce Underwood destined to be Michigan’s day-one starter? We break down why he should be plus Clemson is catching fire on the recruiting trail, and we get a Pulse of the Progrum presented by Huel, checking in on Ohio State and Notre Dame after their national championship showdown. Buckle up!

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