Today on the Hard Count, J.D. PicKell goes through several 'What If' Scenarios surrounding the upcoming College Football Playoff. What happens to Ryan Day if Tennessee Defeats Ohio State? What if Oregon wins the National Championship? What if Gunner Stockton reignites Georgia's offense? J.D. answers these questions and more ahead of the first 12-team College Football Playoff. Also tabbing the biggest winners and buyers in the transfer portal, addressing what's currently going wrong with USC following a massive portal exodus, and breaking down why Saturday's game against Clemson is where Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers must play his best. Let's have a DAY!

Today on the Hard Count it's the first Prediction Tuesday for this year's College Football Playoff! J.D. PicKell breaks down every first round game and makes his picks for each of the playoff matchups as the Tennessee Volunteers visit Ohio State, the Clemson Tigers take on the Texas Longhorns in Austin, the ACC and Big Ten runner ups SMU and Penn State face off, and a in-state battle between the Norte Dame Fighting Irish and the Indiana Hoosiers kicks off the first 12-team College Football Playoff. J.D. also pulls back the curtain on the latest in the transfer portal like Washington State QB John Mateer entering the transfer portal and LSU securing several big time commitments out of the SEC. But before getting to all that, he shares his take on this year's Heisman Trophy race after Travis Hunter took home college football's most prestigious individual award. Lat's have a DAY!

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell opens up with giving his thoughts on the recent news of Bill Belicheck becoming the next head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels before predicting the entire College Football Playoff bracket down to who will take home this year's national championship. After that, J.D. breaks down the most recent happenings in the NCAA transfer portal and reveals what moves he believes the Florida Gators should make in the portal this offseason. Ending the show with the highly anticipated, third edition of The Program Awards. Let's have a DAY!

The transfer portal continues to heat up and the College Football Playoff gets closer and closer, and today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles them both. J.D. starts by breaking down why matchups and styles will be pivotal in this year's expanded 12-team College Football Playoff before breaking down the key matchups on the field in each of the first round playoff games. Also pairing the top transfer wide receivers in a loaded group with ideal program fits, reacting to Michigan hiring offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey and what that means for incoming five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, and explaining why Ohio State's path to a national title win would not only make fans forget about the Michigan loss, but be the most impressive run in college football history. Let's have a DAY!

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Today on the Hard Count, J.D. PicKell takes a deep dive into the quarterback position in college football. Starting off with breaking down the impact of transfer portal quarterbacks on the College Football Playoff picture followed by predicting where the top transfer quarterbacks will land in this offseason after the transfer portal opened up on Monday. J.D. also shares his thoughts on the seeding of the 12-team College Football Playoff field before ranking which quarterbacks he trusts the most in the postseason. Also touching on the recent injury news that has surfaced about Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck. Let's have a DAY!

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!

Following an electric 2025 National Signing Day, J.D. PicKell is joined by the host of The Inside Scoop on the On3 Recruits YouTube channel Josh Newberg and the Vice President of Recruiting and Transfer Portal for On3 Steve Wiltfong. Who both share their reactions and dive into the biggest storylines from from National Signing Day. Let's have a DAY!

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Conference championship weekend is here and J.D. PicKell is ready to give you his previews and predictions for all of the biggest title games across the country. From an SEC rematch between the Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns, the ACC title game in Charlotte between Clemson and SMU, a Big Ten showdown between top-ranked Oregon and Penn State, and an exciting Big 12 Championship matchup Arizona State and Iowa State, J.D. covers it all. Even giving a prediction for Boise State and UNLV's Mountain West title matchup with major College Football Playoff stakes. J.D. also addresses the numerous flag plants and fights from rivalry weekend, the latest moves in the transfer portal, and Notre Dame's outlook in the College Football Playoff. Let's have a DAY!

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On the final Sunday Sprint of the regular season J.D. PicKell recaps an eventful rivalry weekend in college football. Breaking down Michigan's upset win over rival Ohio State and what the outcome represents for the future of both programs, especially Buckeyes head coach Ryan say. J.D. also pulls back the curtain of the College Football Playoff chances of teams like South Carolina and Tennessee following major wins this Saturday along with the Texas Longhorns after defeating Texas A&M on the road. Closing things out with his Top 12 Rankings head into conference championship weekend. Let's have a DAY!