The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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, J.D. and Kaiden unpack the fascinating and viral relationship between North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Followed by a discussion about the crew's most anticipated games of the upcoming college football season that evolves into big picture breakdowns about the culture and outlook of LSU, Alabama, and Florida State for 2025. And to end things, of course, we talk about who would win between 100 men and 1 gorilla. 

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. explains why Arch Manning may not declare for the NFL Draft after just one year as Texas’ starter, also looking at the other side of the Red River and making the case for Oklahoma QB John Mateer as a breakout star. J.D. also breaks down Notre Dame's national perception,  discusses how Michigan’s offense may shift with Bryce Underwood, and reacts to Florida’s DJ Lagway throwing again before ending the show with an exclusive interview with Auburn General Manager Will Redmond.

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Today on The Hard Count ... J.D. PicKell dives into the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry and how "The Game" has become the defining matchup of this college football era. He also breaks down the top transfer portal additions that could reshape the 2024 season, and addresses your biggest concerns surround Miami, LSU, and Auburn this upcoming season. Plus, we separate fact from fiction in the latest spring buzz surrounding Nebraska and Oregon before closing things out with an assessment of the national perception surrounding Ohio State.

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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 his biggest takeaways following the first round of the NFL Draft, which includes the impact of No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward on the Miami culture plus what Michigan and Texas' first round success on Friday says about their programs. J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith also unpack the official release date of the College Football 26 video game before J.D. closes things out on the stakes of  North Carolina transfer Beau Atkinson committing to Ohio State and assessing the Florida State win total currently sitting at 7.5. 

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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, they guys share their love for the return of John Gruden's QB Class before discussing their takeaways from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Also breaking down what the draft said about SEC/Big Ten bias before getting into a deep rabbit hole and debate on conference biases, how they relate to the CFP, and if there is a potential non-conference scheduling solution to it all!

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama’s current perception vs. reality, why Georgia might quietly be the most dangerous team in the country, and if Notre Dame's offense could be one of the best in the nation this upcoming season. Plus, Miami head coach Mario Cristobal joins the show to talk Cam Ward, Carson Beck, culture, and how the Canes are building for the long haul in the ACC.

The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC 

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J.D. PicKell takes his first ever swing at a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin! This mock draft is for CFB fans, by CFB fans, and goes through every single pick in this year's first round. Check out J.D. going 32 for 32 on his predictions as he's also joined by Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith, to break down his picks. 

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The transfer portal just got wild — J.D. breaks down the shocking QB swap between Tennessee and UCLA, as Joey Aguilar heads to Rocky Top and Nico Iamaleava heads west. We’ve also got fresh intel from across the portal on who’s rising and who’s on the move. Plus, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stops by to talk spring practice, Dante Moore, and building a championship culture. And we review Bryce Underwood’s spring game debut at Michigan — did the 5-star freshman live up to the hype?

The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC 

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Nico Iamaleava is shaking up college football — is his transfer exactly what the sport needed? J.D. breaks down what it means for Tennessee and the national landscape. We’ve also got spring intel you need to hear from Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas — including Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning updates. Plus, a full temp check on Oklahoma, Florida, and Ohio State heading into summer. And don’t miss our exclusive interview with Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, who dishes on the Wolverines’ mindset and his 5-star QB. 

The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC

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

Nico Iamaleava is officially entering the transfer portal — so what’s next for the former 5-star QB, and where does Tennessee go from here? J.D. breaks down what the Vols' future could look like heading into 2025. Plus, with the spring transfer portal wide open, we dive into the biggest names and potential game-changing moves across the country. QB battles are heating up at Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame, and J.D. has the latest intel from spring practice. And don't miss our exclusive sit-down with Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, as he shares insight on QB development and the direction of the Irish program.

The Hard Count is presented by Culvers! Born in Wisconsin, Culver’s is the home of the legendary ButterBurger, Fresh Frozen Custard and Wisconsin Cheese Curds—there’s no better representation of America’s Dairyland than that. https://go.culvers.com/culvers/sAkHC

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