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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.
Episodes
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellSouth Carolina's Shane Beamer Joins | What Ifs: Ohio St, Nebraska, FSU | Florida, Napier & Spurrier
Today on The Hard Count, South Carolina Gamecocks football Head Coach Shane Beamer joins the show! Coach Beamer talks everything from the QB battle, hiring new…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellNebraska's Matt Rhule Joins | What Ifs: Alabama, Oklahoma, Miami + Others | Arch Manning Opt Out?
Today on The Hard Count, we have the pleasure of talking ball, life, Dylan Raiola and everything in between with, Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellMiami's Mario Cristobal Joins | ACC FUTURE Rankings: FSU, Clemson, Others | NEW Alabama | CFP to 14?
Today on The Hard Count, Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal joins the show! J.D. gives his ACC Projection rankings, including teams like the Florida…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellLSU's Brian Kelly Joins | SEC Spring: Auburn, Texas, Georgia | B1G Impact: Ohio St, Oregon, Michigan
Today on The Hard Count, LSU Tigers Head Football Coach Brian Kelly joins the show! Coach Kelly talks Garrett Nussmeier taking over, utilizing Harold Perkins…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellFlorida State's Mike Norvell joins! | B1G FUTURE Rankings: Ohio St, Oregon, Michigan | QBs of 2025
Today on The Hard Count, Florida State Seminole Head Coach Mike Norvell joins the show to talk everything from DJU and the transfer portal to FSU vs the ACC…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellSEC IMPACT Names: Tennessee, UGA, Texas, Bama | USC's Lincoln Riley Joins | CFP to 14? | FSU & DJU
Today on The Hard Count, we have the Head Coach of USC Trojans football, Lincoln Riley joining the show to talk his new defensive staff, QB room, and their…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellSEC FUTURE Top 5: UGA? Alabama? Texas? | FSU vs ACC Latest | LSU is RECRUITING | CFP Expanding More?
Today on The Hard Count, what does the future hold? None of us know for sure but J.D. gives his "Projection Rankings" for the future top 5 teams in the SEC…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCan Florida State LEAVE the ACC? | Oregon's Dan Lanning Joins | Miami, Texas A&M, Ohio State Revenge
Today on The Hard Count, the ORIGINAL Progrum Guy and Head Coach of the Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning joins the show! J.D. and Coach talk everything from culture…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellLatest at Florida State, Miami, Florida | Year 1 SEC QB Rankings (Tenn, LSU, OU) | 2025 Recruiting
Today on The Hard Count, the Sunshine State is absolutely STACKED with high school talent. Where do things stand for the big 3 in the Sunshine State? J.D…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCollege Football Playoff, ESPN Deal | B1G Win Totals: Nebraska, Oregon, Ohio St | Alabama Next OC?
Today on The Hard Count, the College Football Playoff and ESPN have agreed to massive extension for the expanded playoff that will be worth $7.8 BILLION. What…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellSEC Win Totals: Tennessee, UGA, Oklahoma, Bama + MORE | Michigan vs Ohio St | Florida Step Forward?
Today on The Hard Count, we've got some piping hot college football preseason win totals fresh for your spring. J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the most…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellNational Signing Day 2024 | College Football Recruiting Winners: Ohio St, Georgia, Florida, Nebraska
Today on The Hard Count, it is National Signing Day round 2! National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg, joins the show. Who won the 2024 recruiting cycle? J.D…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Top 5 Coaches | Signing Day Preview | Auburn Expectations | Georgia, FSU, Texas, Ohio State, LSU
Today on The Hard Count, who are the top 5 coaches in college football TODAY? Do they coach LSU Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Florida State Seminoles, or the Texas…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellTennessee Vols vs NCAA IMPACT? | Off-SZN Predictions: Michigan, FSU + MORE | Alabama, DeBoer Year 1
Today on The Hard Count, the NCAA took a swing at Tennessee Vols football and now the NCAA has a lawsuit on their hands. J.D. breaks down why this could be the…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWhat is Going On At Tennessee? | Lawsuit vs the NCAA | Nebraska Relevance, Ohio State Natty Or Bust
Today on The Hard Count, what is going on with Tennessee Vols and the NCAA? J.D. gives his thoughts on why Donde Plowman bringing the heat was ELITE! Pete…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellFinal 5-Stars FSU, Tennessee, UF, MORE | Auburn Tigers NEW DC | Texas vs Horns Down | NEW Michigan
Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Tigers football made moves last night in hiring DJ Durkin to be their new defensive coordinator. What does this say about where…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellJim Harbaugh LEAVES For Chargers | Next For Michigan? | Alabama 5-Star WIN | Texas, OU 1st to Natty?
Today on The Hard Count, the new era of Michigan Wolverines football is upon us! UM Head Coach, Jim Harbaugh is leaving for the NFL to be the new head coach of…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Top 12 Teams: Where Georgia, Ohio State, FSU, Texas + MORE Rank | NEXT for Nebraska, Matt Rhule?
Today On The Hard Count, there has been a lot of moving and shaking since the end of the college football season. With the transfer portal slowly coming to a…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellOhio State Buckeyes WINNING Transfer Portal | Tennessee QB Recruiting | Michigan NEXT Coach
Today on The Hard Count, Ohio State Buckeyes football has added a TON of talent via the Transfer Portal. Ryan Day landed Caleb Downs and 5-star QB Julian Sayin…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWhat is Going On With Alabama? | Georgia, Ohio St for Caleb Downs? | Transfer Portal Changes Coming
Today on The Hard Count, the new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football has gotten off to a rocky start with north of 20 players entering the Transfer Portal…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCaleb Downs Plans to Enter Transfer Portal, Where Could He Go? | Michigan Latest | FSU is Cooking
Today on The Hard Count, Alabama Crimson Tide Football took a blow this morning with the news of Caleb Downs planning to enter the Transfer Portal. Could we…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellAlabama's NEW Staff | Michigan, Harbaugh's Future | Caleb Downs Latest | BIG Transfer Portal Moves
Today on The Hard Count, it's a new age of Alabama Crimson Tide Football under Head Coach Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer's staff is beginning to take shape and, South…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellNick Saban Retires | What's NEXT For Alabama? | Who Could Be Crimson Tide's Next Head Coach?
Today on The Hard Count, the greatest our sport has ever seen, Nick Saban, has retired. What's next for Alabama? Who could be the Crimson Tide's next head…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellSNEAKY CFP Contenders in 2024 | Georgia, Kirby Smart Standing | Hugh Freeze Calling Plays For Auburn
Today on The Hard Count, the confetti just dropped... so who's winning it all next year?! J.D. gives his sneaky contenders. J.D. also unpacks the latest with…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellMichigan Wolverines NATIONAL Champions | Jim Harbaugh, McCarthy Future? | CFB Too Early Rankings
Today on The Hard Count, Hail to the Victors is on repeat here in Houston, TX. J.D. goes live from the Lone Star State and unpacks Michigan's national…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellJim Harbaugh & Michigan Last Ride? | Ohio St Status, Will Howard? | Michigan, Washington Natty Keys
Today on The Hard Count, is this the last ride for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan. J.D. gives his thoughts on where things stand in Ann Arbor. Where do things stand…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellNational Championship Prediction: Michigan vs Washington | Bama, Texas Thoughts | Transfer QB Market
Today on The Hard Count, what an absolutely CINEMATIC College Football Playoff we all just witnessed. Hours removed from the Rose and Sugar Bowl, J.D. gives…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFP Final Thoughts: Alabama vs Michigan, Texas vs Wash | Transfer Portal Predictions | Peach Bowl
Today on The Hard Count, we have got final thoughts for the College Football Playoff! J.D. gives one last take for each team before they do battle in the arena…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellAuburn Progress Report | Glory of Bowl Season | College Football Playoff Thoughts | Jake Crain Joins!
Today on The Hard Count, Jake Crain joins the Progrum! J.D. and Jake chop it up on all things Bowl Season and what FSU should do if they beat Georgia and put…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB's BEST Coach Fits | Georgia Set National Title Run in 2024? | The New SEC | Aaron Murray Joins!
Today on The Hard Count, in CFB FIT, for a head coach, is everything. J.D. breaks down his best head coaching fits across the college football landscape…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellNational Signing Day is HERE! | Georgia #1 Class | Miami, FSU, Florida BATTLING | Ohio States FINISH
National Signing Day is absolutely ELECTRIC! J.D. is joined by National Recruiting Analyst for On3, Josh Newberg, to make sense of the beautiful madness. J.D…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellNebraska FLIPS 5-Star Dylan Raiola! | National Signing Day Preview | CFP What Ifs | Portal Moves!
Today on The Hard Count, Dylan Raiola sent WAVES throughout the CFB world when the 5-star QB flipped his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska.What does this…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Playoff Predictions | Alabama vs Michigan | Texas vs Wash | Nebraska QB Status | SEC Schedule
Today on The Hard Count, we have a MONSTER Prediction Thursday lined up. J.D. makes his picks for both of the playoff games. Alabama vs Michigan in the Rose…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCollege Football Playoff Predictions | Alabama vs Michigan | Texas vs Wash | Nebraska QB Status
Today on The Hard Count, we have a MONSTER Prediction Thursday lined up. J.D. makes his picks for both of the playoff games. Alabama vs Michigan in the Rose…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWill Nebraska FLIP 5-Star QB Dylan Raiola From UGA? | Transfer Portal LATEST & QB Visits
Today on The Hard Count, the madness is not just reserved for March. Last night, the CFB world got some major buzz around, 5-star QB, Dylan Raiola potentially…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellTransfer Portal LATEST: Still BOOMING | Where Could #1 Player Walter Nolen Go? | Alabama Honest Look
Today on The Hard Count, we have a PACKED Thursday show with the Transfer Portal continuing to BOOM! J.D. gives the latest from the Portal as well his thoughts…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellTransfer Portal LATEST & More QB Predictions | The NEW Texas Longhorns | Texas A&M Hires Their OC
Today on The Hard Count, the Portal is Popping OFF! J.D. updates the latest from the Transfer Portal and provides more predictions on where QBs may be heading…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellTransfer Portal QB Predictions | FSU: What Now After CFP Snub? | Bama vs Mich & Texas vs UW Thoughts
Today on The Hard Count, the dust has settled and we have our College Football Playoff field set. J.D. gives his early thoughts on the Alabama vs Michigan Rose…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellFinal Thoughts: UGA, Alabama, Texas, Oregon, FSU | Transfer Portal ALIVE | Riley Leonard Portaling
Today on The Hard Count, it is Final Thoughts Thursday! Kirk Herbstreit gave us BARS on what the committee's responsible for and J.D. gives his thoughts. The…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellPlayoff Rankings & Scenarios | Transfer Portal Buzzing | A&M Expectations | Petrino Back to Arkansas
Today on The Hard Count, we have a BEAUTIFUL Big Picture Wednesday and the Transfer Portal is buzzing! J.D. unpacks the latest CFP rankings as well as some of…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Championship Week Predictions | UGA vs Alabama | FSU vs LOU | Texas vs OK St | Oregon vs UW
Today on The Hard Count, it's conference championship week baby!! Prediction Tuesday gets some extra juice as J.D. makes his pick for the all of the conference…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWeek 13 Final Thoughts, Rivalry Week Preview, Michigan vs. Ohio State
Today on The Hard Count, it is BIG PICTURE Wednesday. J.D. breaks down what some of the college football playoff contenders need to do to win a national…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCollege Football Playoff Scenarios | Natty Contenders | Michigan vs Ohio State Aftermath | UGA Pulse
Today on The Hard Count, it is BIG PICTURE Wednesday. J.D. breaks down what some of the college football playoff contenders need to do to win a national…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Rivalry Week Predictions | Michigan vs Ohio State| FSU at Florida | Alabama at Auburn
Today on The Hard Count, it is RIVALRY WEEKEND! We have a ton of things to be thankful for and this incredible slate is one of them. J.D. makes his pick for…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellDeion Sanders Future | Eli Drinkwitz vs Josh Heupel | Week 12 Final thoughts: Michigan, UGA, Texas
Today on The Hard Count, we got some head coaches "standing on business." But are they really? J.D. weighs in on the Eli Drinkwitz vs Josh Heupel postgame…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellGeorgia Bulldogs NEW #1 in CFP | College Football Playoff Scenarios | Florida State Seminoles Pulse
Today on The Hard Count, it's Big Picture Wednesday! We have a new/familiar top Dawg in college football. J.D. give his thoughts on Georgia being ranked #1 in…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Week 12 Predictions | UGA at Tennessee | Ewers EXPECTED TO RETURN To Texas | Lanning NOT Leaving
Today on The Hard Count, we have another glorious Prediction Tuesday with a ton of games to breakdown. Losers complain about the slate. Winners just love that…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWeek 11 Final Thoughts: Georgia, Alabama | Oklahoma's Progrum Guy | Michigan Pulse | Oregon vs USC
Today on The Hard Count, it is Final Thoughts Thursday! J.D. fires off his last minute thoughts/predictions for the electric Week 11 slate. As usual, we take a…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFP Reaction & Hypotheticals | What's Going On?: Michigan, Harbaugh, Big Ten | USC, Riley: What Now?
Today on The Hard Count, we got the 2nd edition of the College Football Playoff rankings. What did we learn? J.D. gives his thoughts. Also, J.D. unpacks some…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Week 11 Predictions | UGA vs Ole Miss | Michigan at Penn St | FSU vs Miami | Tennessee at Mizzou
Today on The Hard Count, we have another STACKED Prediction Tuesday! Enormous impact games across the conference race landscape as J.D. makes his pick for…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellMichigan, Jim Harbaugh vs Big Ten Coaches | Final Thoughts: Georgia, Bama, LSU | Oklahoma at OK St
Today on The Hard Count, the Michigan situation has another storyline added to it. Big Ten coaches want the conference to punish Michigan amid the…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCollege Football Playoff Rankings Reaction | Alabama Pulse | Michigan Ranking | Oregon FOR REAL?
Today on The Hard Count, J.D. gives his thoughts on the first playoff rankings and defines the path/edge for the teams finding themselves in the top 6! The…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Week 10 Predictions | Alabama vs LSU | Dabo DESTROYS Caller | UGA vs Mizzou | Texas vs K-State
Today on The Hard Count, it's the BEST day of the week (next to Saturday). Prediction Tuesday is once again... STACKED! We've got some pivotal games in the SEC…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellSEC LEFT OUT of CFP? | Final Thoughts: UGA vs Florida, Tennessee, Texas | Longhorns 5-Star WR Commit
Today on The Hard Count, we have got upsets on the horizon! Where might they be happening? J.D. gives his forecast for Week 9. With how crazy the college…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWhat to Think of Michigan? | Ohio St Pulse | Texas QB situation | CFB Top 10 Heading Into Week 9
Today on The Hard Count, there's a lot of talk about the Michigan sign stealing investigation. We can all agree cheating is wrong but does that invalidate…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellWeek 9 CFB Predictions | Georgia vs Florida | Michigan Sign Stealing Latest | Tennessee at Kentucky
Today on The Hard Count, we have got a PHENOMENAL Prediction Tuesday on our hands. J.D. breaks down all the biggest games in Week 9 and makes his picks. for…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell5 Undefeated Champs: Who's Left Out? | Final Predictions: Ohio State vs Penn St | Bama vs Tennessee
Today on The Hard Count, we have a HUGE final thoughts Thursday for Ohio State vs Penn State, Tennessee at Alabama and MORE! Also, who's left out if we have 5…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCan UGA Still 3-Peat? | Shane Beamer Comments | Michigan Mission | Auburn vs Ole Miss | CFB Top 10
Today on The Hard Count, what's AHEAD of us in this glorious college football season? Can Georgia 3-Peat even without Brock Bowers for a few weeks)? What do we…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellCFB Week 8 Predictions | Ohio State vs Penn State | Tennessee at Alabama | FSU vs Duke | USC vs Utah
Today on The Hard Count, Week 8 is staring us directly in the face. We have no choice but knock it out. That starts with the greatest Prediction Tuesday in…
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKellFinal Thoughts: Tennessee vs A&M, Oregon | LSU vs AUB | Deion Sanders at Colorado ALREADY a Success
Today on The Hard Count, it is FINAL thoughts/predictions Thursday. J.D. gives his last word on Tennessee, Texas A&M, Oregon, and MORE! Speaking of…