The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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, they guys share their love for the return of John Gruden's QB Class before discussing their takeaways from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Also breaking down what the draft said about SEC/Big Ten bias...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama’s current perception vs. reality, why Georgia might quietly...

J.D. PicKell takes his first ever swing at a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin! This mock draft is for CFB fans, by CFB fans, and goes through every single pick in this year's first round. Check out J.D. going 32 for 32 on his predictions as he's also joined by Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith, to break down his picks.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...

The transfer portal just got wild — J.D. breaks down the shocking QB swap between Tennessee and UCLA, as Joey Aguilar heads to Rocky Top and Nico Iamaleava heads west. We’ve also got fresh intel from across the portal on who’s rising and who’s on the move. Plus, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stops by to talk spring practice, Dante Moore, and building a championship culture. And we review Bryce Und...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Nico Iamaleava is shaking up college football — is his transfer exactly what the sport needed? J.D. breaks down what it means for Tennessee and the national landscape. We’ve also got spring intel you need to hear from Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas — including Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning updates. Plus, a full temp check on Oklahoma, Florida, and Oh...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... Nico Iamaleava is officially entering the transfer portal — so what’s next for the former 5-star QB, and where does Tennessee go from here? J.D. breaks down what the Vols' future could look like heading into 2025. Plus, with the spring transfer portal wide open, we dive into the biggest names and potential game-chang...

Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show)...  Spring games are heating up across the country and J.D. shares his predictions for Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel joins the show to talk Nico Iamaleava, QB development, and the Vols’ momentum heading into 2025. We’ve also got spring practice buzz out of Eugene as 5-star WR Dakorien Moor...

Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show...) J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Alabama, and Clemson, highlighting key position battles, standout performers, and how each team is gearing up for a championship run. He also dives into the Ohio State quarterback battle, one of the most high-profile competitions in college football right now. Plus, spri...

Connor Stalions was the biggest story in college football in 2023 when the Michigan Wolverines won the national championship. Now, the man behind the Michigan Manifesto sits down with J.D. PicKell to talk about life since the Netflix documentary, the art of sign deciphering, and his relationship with 5-Star freshman Michigan QB Bryce Underwood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... We’ve got insider intel from USC, Tennessee, Florida, and Florida State as spring practice heats up. J.D. breaks down the most exciting spring footage from Florida, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina, plus does Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame deserve more respect in the national conversation? And looking ahead, Tex...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)... J.D. PicKell dives into the latest spring practice intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Tennessee—who’s standing out and what to watch for. Then he breaks down more spring propaganda, looking at highlights from Auburn, USC, and Penn State that have sparked excitement for their fanbases. Then to close out the show we a...

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week J.D. breaks down the latest in Notre Dame’s quarterback battle and what it means for the Irish moving forward. After analyzing recent spring practice footage, he dives into...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Texas, Auburn, Oregon, and Nebraska. Plus, we dive into the best spring "propaganda" coming out of Georgia and Tennessee’s social media. You called, and we answered—reacting to your voicemails on Oklahoma and USC! And don’t miss the deep dive into Michig...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We deliver spring practice updates from Michigan, Notre Dame, and South Carolina, plus a deep dive into Alabama’s latest social media highlights from their practices in Tuscaloosa. J.D. also answers your voicemail questions. Can Ohio State repeat as champs in 2025? Who faces more pressure at Tennessee—Nico Iamaleava...

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week J.D. dives into the latest buzz around college football, including the potential for a Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game as Deion Sanders and Fran Brown stir up excitement....

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 "Kato" Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk a little March Madness and how it compares to the current and evolving college football postseason and landscape. The two also spend way too long debating about how much Florida fa...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell is breaking down the biggest QB battles and storylines across the country! Get the latest intel on quarterback competitions at Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. Plus, what’s happening under center at Michigan—will Bryce Underwood take over? Auburn’s Jackson Arnold is stepping into the spotligh...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We’re breaking down the latest spring intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Clemson as they gear up for the 2025 season. Plus, J.D. dives into why this could be the year for Texas, Penn State, LSU, and Clemson to make a championship run. We’re also ranking the Top 10 QBs in the Big 12 for 2025 and getting a 'Pulse of...

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week we start with a reaction to the leaked College Football 26 deluxe edition cover—what it reveals and what it means for the game. Then, we overreact (in the best way) to Oklah...

Welcome to the second episode of 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 "Kato" Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk about the wonderful reality that is Spring Propaganda in CFB and which storylines have their attention including Auburn Tigers football, LSU Tigers football,...

Today on The Hard Count ... Spring intel, pivotal matchups, and brutal schedules—J.D. PicKell breaks down everything you need to know for the 2025 college football season! Get the latest updates on Florida, Miami, and LSU spring practice as they gear up for a big year, plus a look at the most season-defining matchups across college football for 2025. Also, could Oklahoma and Florida’s tough schedu...

On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama, discussing key takeaways and what to expect in the upcoming season. He also ranks the top 10 quarterbacks in the ACC, predicts the most impactful spring practice news, and discusses how QBs like freshman Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning could change th...

The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week, we’re breaking down the recent news surrounding Clemson and Florida State's potential eventual departure from the ACC, the expectations and high stakes of Alabama's QB batt...

Welcome to the second episode of 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, J.D. and Kaiden talk about Hard Knocks being given and taken away from North Carolina and Bill Belichick and answer your questions! Which includes a conversation about Miami's College Fo...

On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football. Which head coach is on the verge of winning their first national championship in 2025? Is Georgia vs. Texas set to become the SEC’s next great rivalry? We also break down key spring transfer portal needs for top programs like Michigan, Miami, LSU, and others along with what intel w...