The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

The Hard Count is all things college football, for the people, by the people, and with the people. J.D. PicKell brings video analysis to you on a daily basis focused on the top teams across the country. This is a community for those who live and die by the events of Saturdays in the fall and into early January. The party rolls on.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    RANKING The Most Potential In College Football?

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Who has the highest potential this upcoming college football season? J.D. breaks down what players, coaches, teams, and even fan bases have the highest ceiling for the 2026 college football season. Followed by segments breaking down LSU's expectations with Lane Kiffin, the comparisons between Byrum Brown and Cam Newton at Auburn, and a QB breakdown presented by Bet MGM on Louisville's new signal caller Lincoln Kienholz. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "ON3" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM and 50% off an On3 College Sports Network subscription. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 14min
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ohio State, Alabama, Tennessee, UGA Spring Intel | Jeremiah Smith Set For Best Season Yet?

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... The spring practice intel you've been waiting to hear. J.D. bounces around the country sharing the latest intel from some of the biggest brands in college football. Starting with the latest out of Ohio State spring practice and followed by the headlines coming out of Knoxville for Tennessee's contested QB battle. Wrapping things up with a recap from Alabama's latest scrimmage and the biggest news of of Georgia spring practice in Athens.  Then to close out the show, J.D. reveals two things about the 2026 college football season that he's ready to say in the month of April. Staking his claim on Oklahoma's season win total and what kind of season Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith is primed to have.  The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "ON3" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM and 50% off an On3 College Sports Network subscription. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min
  3. 31 MAR

    Spring Practice Intel & Highlights From Bama, OU, LSU, Ohio State, Indiana & More

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's the latest in the Alabama QB battle? J.D. dives into the latest intel around Keelon Russell and Austin Mack competing for the starting signal caller job in Tuscaloosa. Staying in the SEC with spring intel out from the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida Gators as they start and continue spring practice. Then for spring propaganda, we see highlight plays from LSU true freshman Jabari Mack, Chris Henry Jr. out of Ohio State, and new Indiana QB Josh Hoover connecting with Charlie Becker. Breaking down each play and what it may mean for each team this upcoming season. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "ON3" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM and 50%off an On3 College Sports Network subscription. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 8min
  4. 26 MAR

    CFB Spring Practice INTEL From Miami, Michigan, LSU, Georgia

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... More spring practice intel! J.D. delivers the latest from spring practice around the country starting with the Miami Hurricanes followed by the LSU Tigers, Michigan Wolverines, and the Georgia Bulldogs. Breaking down the impact of new coaches, transfers, and whose stood out so far at spring practice.  We also dive into the first highlight play from new Miami QB Darian Mensah at spring practice and the new offense from the Florida Gators in a breakdown presented by Bet MGM. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "ON3" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM and 50%off an On3 College Sports Network subscription. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min
  5. 24 MAR

    Ranking Year 1 Head Coaches For The Future | Auburn, Notre Dame, Tennessee Spring Intel

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's the latest spring practice intel across college football? J.D. reveals what he's hearing out of several spring practices across the county including Auburn, Notre Dame, and Tennessee. Highlighted by QB competitions, new coaching hire impacts, and transfers looking to make a difference on a new team. Then for Top 10 Tuesday, we reveal our Top 10 first year head coaches across college football that we think will be the most successful in the next three seasons. Ending the show with breaking down Ryan Day's place in College Football and assessing what Notre Dame leading college football in returning production means for the Fighting Irish.  The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "ON3" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM and 50%off an On3 College Sports Network subscription. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 17min
  6. 17 MAR

    College Football DISRESPECT Rankings | Spring Practice Intel: Florida State, Nebraska, Kentucky

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... More spring practice intel from across the country! J.D. shares the latest from Florida State, Nebraska, and Kentucky spring practice, diving deep into position battles and what the overall vibes have been so far for each team. Then we take a quick look at some spring propaganda out of USC following an impressive play from true freshman tight end Mark Bowman before closing out Top 10 Tuesday with our most interesting list of the offseason yet. As J.D. reveals who he believes are the Top 10 most wrongfully disrespected people across college football.  The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "ON3" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM and 50%off an On3 College Sports Network subscription. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 12min

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The Hard Count is all things college football, for the people, by the people, and with the people. J.D. PicKell brings video analysis to you on a daily basis focused on the top teams across the country. This is a community for those who live and die by the events of Saturdays in the fall and into early January. The party rolls on.

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