Today on The Hard Count, join J.D. PicKell as he dives deep into the highly anticipated college football playoff semifinal games: Ohio State vs Texas and Notre Dame vs Penn State. Get expert analysis, key player insights, and bold predictions for these top-tier games that will decide the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Plus, J.D. breaks down why the Big Ten has emerged as the best conference in college football this season. With powerhouse teams like Ohio State, Penn State, and Oregon leading the charge, J.D. explains why the Big Ten has taken over the national landscape in 2024.

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Join J.D. PicKell for another exciting episode of The Hard Count! In today’s video, we dive into the latest action from around the nation:

🧃 Ohio State vs. Oregon: The Buckeyes put on a clinic in their victory over Oregon. J.D. breaks down the key moments and what this means for Ohio State moving forward.

🧃 Texas vs. Arizona State: The Longhorns barely escape with a win in a nail-biter against Arizona State. Was it a close call, or does it expose some weaknesses in Texas’ game?

🧃 Final Thoughts: Georgia vs. Notre Dame: Looking ahead, J.D. gives his preview of the highly anticipated matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame. Who has the edge, and what are the biggest variables to watch? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Today on The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell takes an inside look at the SEC's recent bowl game woes, Michigan's impressive win over Alabama that could ignite an exciting season next year, and Penn State's win over Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl before previewing the New Year's Day slate of College Football Playoff game. Previewing Arizona State vs Texas, Georgia vs Notre Dame, and Oregon vs Ohio State with producer Kaiden Smith before kickoff. Let's have a DAY!

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Today on The Hard Count, it's New Year's Eve and the second round of the College Football Playoff officially kicks off! Before doubling down on his predictions for all of the CFP matchups, J.D. PicKell reacts to college football bowl season following numerous electric games and Miami quarterback Cam Ward's controversial Pop-Tarts Bowl decision. Then J.D. tabs the biggest winners in the transfer portal with some extra attention to Texas A&M's recent success before diving into the CFP quarterfinals and why the Georgia Bulldogs are still one of the scariest teams in the bracket. Let's have a DAY!

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Today on The Hard Count, J.D. is joined by Michael Bratton (SEC Mike) from That SEC Football Podcast! Who talked about the aftermath of Tennessee's disappointing playoff loss to Ohio State, how he feels Texas and Georgia will fare in the College Football Playoff, and what the future of the Florida Gators will look like with Billy Napier and DJ Lagway. But first, J.D. reveals his power rankings for the remainder of the CFP teams and also takes an in depth look at the national title potential of the Ohio State Buckeyes. Let's have a DAY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Merry Christmas from The Hard Count! Today on the show, J.D. goes through some potential big time ripple effects that could unfold following the second round of the College Football Playoff that could alter the future for several teams. Then J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith do a draft of units in the college football playoff from defenses, to skill players, play callers, and of course quarterbacks. Then to wrap up the show, J.D. pulls back the curtain on what Georgia's offense will look like with Gunner Stockton making his first career start and why he believes the Texas Longhorns have similar traits to past national champions out of the SEC. Let's have a (Christmas) DAY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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On this Christmas Eve edition of Prediction Tuesday, J.D. PicKell breaks down and makes his picks for all four quarterfinal matchups for the College Football Playoff. Starting with a big picture look at the new 12-team College Football Playoff before diving into a Sugar Bowl matchup between The Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, a highly anticipated rematch between Ohio State and Oregon in the Rose Bow, a Peach Bowl showdown between the Texas Longhorns and the Arizona State Sun Devils, and New Year's Eve's Fiesta Bowl with Penn State and Boise State. Let's have a DAY!

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On this College Football Playoff edition of the Sunday Sprint, J.D. PicKell reacts to the first round postseason action that took place across four college football campuses this weekend. First asking if 12 teams is maybe too many for the new CFP before breaking down Ohio State's dominant win over Tennessee in Columbus, the impressive showing of the Texas Longhorns against the ACC Champion Clemson Tigers, Notre Dame's first ever CFP win over Indiana on Friday night, and Penn State's as well against SMU in Happy Valley. J.D. also takes an early look at the biggest quarterfinal matchups of New Years, Oregon and Ohio State's rematch in the Rose Bowl and Georgia taking on Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Let's have a DAY! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Today on a loaded episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell starts by taking a big picture look at the current state of college football on and off the field before ranking the individuals under the most pressure in the College Football Playoff. J.D. also reacts to former Washington State QB and the top player in the transfer portal John Mateer committing to Oklahoma and Alabama AD Greg Byrne's recent comments about the Crimson Tide "fighting back" in the NIL race. Additionally, J.D. tabs the biggest fate deciders for each of the CFP teams and producer Kaiden Smith joins the show for Hard Count Headlines. Touching topics like Diego Pavia securing another year with Vanderbilt, Michael Vick become the next head football coach of Norfolk State, and more. Let's have a DAY!

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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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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