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

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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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Welcome to the second episode of 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 about the wonderful reality that is Spring Propaganda in CFB and which storylines have their attention including Auburn Tigers football, LSU Tigers football, and Penn State Nittany Lions football. The Huddle also unpacks the greatest unknowns ahead of the 2025 college football season and J.D. stands on the table as to why more Americans should believe they can defeat a bear in hand-to-hand combat. All that, and MORE, on this week's episode of The Hard Count Huddle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Today on The Hard Count ... Spring intel, pivotal matchups, and brutal schedules—J.D. PicKell breaks down everything you need to know for the 2025 college football season! Get the latest updates on Florida, Miami, and LSU spring practice as they gear up for a big year, plus a look at the most season-defining matchups across college football for 2025. Also, could Oklahoma and Florida’s tough schedules actually be an advantage and USC with dominating on the recruiting trail—what does their future look like? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ...

J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama, discussing key takeaways and what to expect in the upcoming season. He also ranks the top 10 quarterbacks in the ACC, predicts the most impactful spring practice news, and discusses how QBs like freshman Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning could change the game for Michigan and Texas. Plus, a look at how Ohio State and Oregon's QB battles could shape their 2025 seasons! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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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’re breaking down the recent news surrounding Clemson and Florida State's potential eventual departure from the ACC, the expectations and high stakes of Alabama's QB battle, and if this year could be a breakout season for USC signal caller Jayden Maiava under Lincoln Riley. J.D. Also addresses some of the slander that surrounded Shedeur Sanders and Will Howard at the NFL Combine before addressing what Notre Dame's future looks like in the grand scheme of college football.

If you love in-depth college football analysis, bold predictions, and the best takes in the game, this is the episode for you! Subscribe, rate, and review to stay locked in on all things CFB every week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Welcome to the second episode of 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 talk about Hard Knocks being given and taken away from North Carolina and Bill Belichick and answer your questions! Which includes a conversation about Miami's College Football Playoff changes, March Madness, if Ohio State can finally defeat Michigan this season, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football. Which head coach is on the verge of winning their first national championship in 2025? Is Georgia vs. Texas set to become the SEC’s next great rivalry? We also break down key spring transfer portal needs for top programs like Michigan, Miami, LSU, and others along with what intel we’re watching out for at Auburn’s spring practices. Ending the show with what an ACC-to-Big Ten/SEC realignment draft could look like and a playoff field of live mascots across college football.

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