Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... a peek at Week 1 and things that starting to feel more real as the season gets closer. With the season right around the corner, J.D. reveals his takes make him the most nervous like Michigan and South Carolina not making the CFP, Georgia not making the SEC Championship game, and the Florida Gators being a force this college football season. Then J.D. pulls back the curtain on what we will learn in Week 1 from the biggest matchups to open the season. Diving into the top storylines for Ohio State vs Texas, LSU vs Clemson, Notre Dame vs Miami, Alabama vs Florida State, and more. Ending the show with YOUR off the field issue voicemails.

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