The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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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.

  1. 2d ago

    These College Football Offenses Will Look DIFFERENT In 2026

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We dive into the offenses that will have a makeover this upcoming college football season! J.D. dives into teams like the Miami Hurricanes, Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Cornhuskers, South Carolina Gamecocks, and the Auburn Tigers as they all look to take their offenses to the next level. Ending the show with highlighting some points of the college football season where chaos could occur and addressing J.D.'s recent viral take on watching the entire college football slate on Saturday's in the fall.  The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3  Buy your car online on Autotrader. Really. Buy from anywhere, talk to someone anytime, and finish your way—without ever starting over with Autotrader! https://www.autotrader.com/engage/buy-online  Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase.  Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/lqut7td2 Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 3d ago

    Fall Camp Intel From Florida’s QB Battle, Indiana, Michigan, Texas & More

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... More valuable fall camp intel! J.D. heads to Gainesville for the latest intel on the QB competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones for the Florida Gators starting job before jumping around the country. Breaking down the latest out of fall camp for the Texas Longhorns, Michigan Wolverines, USC Trojans, and Indiana Hoosiers. Closing out the show with your voicemail reactions to the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll.  The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3  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. T ake the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase.  The Hard Count is sponsored by LMNT! Get a free 8-count sample place with any purchase: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 4d ago

    Alabama & Tennessee QB Battle UPDATES

    Today on The Hard Count ... Tennessee and Alabama's QB Battles are heating up! J.D. gives the latest intel out of Tuscaloosa and Knoxville on the signal caller competitions between Keelon Russell & Austin Mack for the Crimson Tide and Faizon Brandon & George MacIntyre for the Vols. Followed by some intel on some under the radar transfers that have been making some noise in fall camp, a break down of John Mateer making plays at Oklahoma Fall Camp, and a quick Week 1 primer.  The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3  Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!  Buy your car online on Autotrader. Really. Buy from anywhere, talk to someone anytime, and finish your way—without ever starting over with Autotrader! https://www.autotrader.com/engage/buy-online Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Aug 13

    Anonymous CFB Coaches SAID WHAT About These Top QBs?

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Anonymous coaches are back with their hot takes heading into the college football season! ESPN's Adam Rittenberg dropped a recent article where coaches shared their takes on the top quarterbacks in the sport that we fully dive into. Unpacking their takes on Arch Manning,  Sam Leavitt, Bryce Underwood, Josh Hoover, LaNorris Sellers, and Julian Sayin. Ending the show with another look into the voicemail box where you shared your biggest college football pet peeves once again.  The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3  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.  Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase.  Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers!    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Aug 11

    College Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We give you our official Preseason Top 25 Rankings! J.D. goes through his preseason rankings and gives an analogy for every single team heading into the college football season. Ending the show with some fall camp intel from the Oklahoma Sooners, Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Texas A&M Aggies.  The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3  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.  Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase.  Buy your car online on Autotrader. Really. Buy from anywhere, talk to someone anytime, and finish your way—without ever starting over with Autotrader! https://www.autotrader.com/engage/buy-online    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Aug 6

    CFB Fall Camp INTEL From Florida, Miami, and FSU

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Fall camp intel is back! J.D. heads to the Sunshine State and breaks down what the word is out of Florida Gators, Florida State, and Miami Hurricanes Fall Camp. Unpacking each team's important position battles, who's been turning heads already, and what's most important for each team to achieve heading into the season.  Then to end the show we talk about two games that are bound to get overreacted to this season, Ohio State vs Texas and LSU vs Ole Miss. Getting ahead of the overreacting and breaking down what's actually important for each team in their marquee, early season matchups. The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3  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. Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers! https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Aug 4

    Feedback On 2026 College Football Season PREDICTIONS

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... We're reacting to your feedback! J.D. responds to your pushback on his season predictions, breaking down his stance on everything from Oregon winning it all to Miami QB Darian Mensah winning the Heisman. We also unpack why he's higher on Oklahoma than most, why he still wants to learn more about Notre Dame, and why Gunner Stockton being a Heisman finalist is not a far cry. Finishing the show with a listen to your voicemails about your college football pet peeves. The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur.  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.

  8. Jul 30

    College Football 2026 Season PREDICTIONS: National Champion, Playoff Teams, Conference Title Winners

    Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... It's the moment you've all been waiting for, our official prediction show for the 2026 college football season. J.D. predicts what the conference title race will look like for the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12, predicting who will play in and win each conference title game before revealing his Heisman Trophy finalists and winner. Closing the show with his College Football Playoff prediction, revealing his 12 teams in the field and going game by game through the bracket before revealing his 2026 National Champion.  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. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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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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