The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We preview and predict Miochigan and Oklahoma's marquee Week 2 matchup along with the Cy-Hawk rivalry game between Iowa and Iowa State and Oregon vs Oregon State. J.D. also reveals his top 10 ranking following the first week of the college football season before breaking down Ohio State's big win over Texas, Miami's statement win against Notre Dame, an...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. gets ahead of some potential Week 1 overreactions, warning the college football public to beware of the aftermath IF LSU loses yet another season opener or if Arch Manning doesn't look like the Heisman Trophy winner in Week 1. We also dive into the keys that some people may be missing in Miami and Notre Dame's season opener before unpacking what t...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. breaks down two of the biggest storylines in two of Week 1's biggest games. How should Texas and Ohio State's defensive coordinators approach Saturday's matchup? And who's under more pressure, Ty Simpson or Thomas Castellanos in Alabama and Florida State's game? We also dive into what we want to see from Bryce Underwood and John Mateer in their re...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. officially dives into the loaded Week 1 slate on the first prediction Tuesday of the 2025 college football season. Breaking down every marquee matchup and picking who he thinks will win and cover the spread. Making his picks for Ohio State vs Texas, LSU vs Clemson, Alabama vs FSU, Notre Dame vs Miami, Auburn vs Baylor, Georgia Tech vs Colorado, Te...

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. p...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's Missing Wednesday!  J.D. dives into some storylines that the college football public is missing with Week 1 right around the corner. What are people missing about quarterbacks like newly named Notre Dame starter CJ Carr, Arch Manning, Marcel Reed, and Jayden Maiava? What about Florida State as they look to bounce back this season and North Carol...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reveals what people will be saying AFTER the 2025 college football season. What will be said about coaches like Brian Kelly, Brent Venables, Josh Heupel, and Kalen DeBoer when the dust has settled on the college football season? And how will fans of Nebraska feel following year three of Matt Rhule and Colorado fans following a season without Shede...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Fall Camp Intel continues! J.D. dives deep into the recent news and happenings of Michigan Wolverines, Auburn Tigers, and Georgia Bulldogs Fall Camp. Highlighting the progress of quarterbacks, key position battles, and standout players in Athens, Ann Arbor, and on The Plains. After that, which teams in college football have the most at stake in 2025? J...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Fall Camp is in full swing across the country and J.D. PicKell breaks down the the latest intel from some of the top teams in the country. The latest updates from Florida State, Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, and Texas all get covered on this episode before J.D. reveals his preseason Top 25 rankings. Ranking and breaking down all of his top teams in the cou...

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 Smith. Today in the huddle, the gentleman briefly recap Kaiden's 12 College Football Playoff teams before jumping into some college football future bets heading into the 2025 season. Ending the show with a recap of the first three episo...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We give you fall camp previews from the Oklahoma Sooners, Tennessee Volunteers, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before revealing which teams NEED to win in Week 1. Speaking of must win Week 1 games, who needs to win the opener in Death Valley more, the Clemson Tigers or the LSU Tigers? J.D. answers that question before closing out the show with a hig...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. pulls back the curtain on the latest fall camp intel from The Sunshine State. Breaking down what he's hearing out of Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes Fall Camp so far. J.D. also ranks his top five most important quarterback battles taking place across the country at fall camp before diving into some fall campaigning. Breaking down all of the to...

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 Smith. Today in the huddle, after J.D. made his predictions for the college football season earlier this week, Kaiden takes a stab at it. Forecasting the 12 teams his thinks will make the College Football Playoff, predicting his confere...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reacts to YOUR pushback from his latest 2025 prediction episode. Defending his take on LSU being the 2025 National Champions and Brian Kelly slander, having Texas A&M in his college football playoff, predicting Notre Dame as the No. 11 seed in the CFP with a round one elimination, being high on the Oregon Ducks, and more. After responding to your...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... it is the official 2025 Prediction Show! J.D. reveals his predictions for the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 title races including the conference title game participants and who he thinks will win each league and punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff. Then J.D. predicts which players will be in New York for the Heisman Trophy Ceremony and who t...

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 Smith. Today in the huddle, the crew choses a handful of players and coaches they're rooting for this upcoming college football season before diving into their helmets draft. Each creating a roster comprised of their favorites and the b...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. gives record predictions for two teams with some of the hardest schedules in college football, the Florida Gators and Oklahoma Sooners. But before that he reveals the most volatile teams in college football followed by taking a look at Big Ten and ACC Media Days. Reacting to the Preseason Big Ten Media Day Poll, Ohio State's mentality heading into...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell .... J.D. kicks off the show by picking his best game from each and every week of the college football season. Also diving into the offseason takes heading into the season that he's not buying which includes opinions about Penn State's national title hopes, Brian Kelly's impact on LSU, the expectations for Notre Dame, and many more. J.D. also reacts to the...

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 Smith. Today in the huddle, the guys recap their week in Atlanta from SEC Media Days. Reflecting on the impressions they got from quarterbacks like Auburn's Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma's John Mateer, Florida's DJ Lagway, and many more. Als...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, Oklahoma QB John Mateer and TexAgs.com Co-Owner and Executive Director Billy Liucci join the show from SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Where Mateer details his journey to Norman this offseason and Liucci preview Texas A&M's upcoming season. J.D. also shares his SEC Media Days takeaways from the Florida Gators, Alabama Crimson Tide, and the Texas Longhorns. Bre...

Live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta, The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell delivers an all-star episode featuring Paul Finebaum on the future of college football, his career, and the evolving SEC. ESPN’s Greg McElroy also joins the show to clarify his Nick Saban comments and Alabama's QB Battle. Then J.D. explains why LSU is built for a national title run, the overlooked ingredients behind Texas’ quiet...

Today on The Hard Count , On3’s J.D. PicKell breaks down the biggest breakout candidates in college football for 2025, including DJ Lagway at Florida, Dylan Raiola at Nebraska, Oklahoma’s SEC-ready backfield, and more. He also dives into win total predictions for Nebraska and Oregon, analyzing their 2025 schedules and key matchups in the Big Ten. Plus, J.D. asks if Texas have a Georgia and a liste...

On this episode of The Hard Count with On3’s J.D. PicKell, we dive into the players and teams with the most potential across the college football landscape in 2025 — from breakout stars like LaNorris Sellers and Bryce Underwood to loaded rosters at LSU, Penn State, and Texas A&M. J.D. also previews the must-watch early season games that could shape the Playoff race, including Texas vs. Ohio State...

Get ready for bold predictions, sharp insights, and playoff-shaking hypotheticals on today’s episode of The Hard Count . J.D. PicKell breaks down what he expects from the transfer QB wave is set to redefine the national landscape, checks the pulse on Florida’s rebuild under Billy Napier, and dives into the psychological edge behind The Game between Michigan and Ohio State. Plus, record predictions...

On this episode of The Hard Count , J.D. PicKell delivers a jam-packed show covering the biggest storylines shaping the 2025 college football season. Opening things up by going across the country and breaking down the expectations for all the top first year starting QBs at college football's top programs.  From Georgia’s red-hot recruiting run to a full win-loss prediction for Ohio State, J.D. bre...