The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D.ranks how he thinks the the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten will project in 2025, breaks the returning production for Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Ohio State, unpacks the proposal of some new rules potentially on the horizon for college football, and reveals what he wants to hear from Nebraska Cornhuskers spring practice. Follow J.D. PicKell on...

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 Jim Nagy taking over as Oklahoma’s General Manager, what J.D. wants to hear out of Ohio State and Texas A&M this offseason during spring practice, how G...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into... 🧃 How to Save Spring Games: The spring game is a critical part of the college football calendar, but many teams aren't using it to its full potential. J.D. gives you expert advice on how coaches and programs can make the most out of spring games to maximize player development and fan engagement! 🧃 Early En...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, the people's college football show gets into... 🧃 How to Fix the College Football Playoff Format The current college football playoff system broken. J.D. PicKell breaks down the major flaws and offers his solutions to make the playoff better for fans, teams, and college football as a whole. Lock in! 🧃 Top 10 QBs in the SEC: Projections for 2025 The SEC...

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 SEC & Big Ten’s push to expand the College Football Playoff – What does it mean for the entire sport? 🧃 Kalen DeBoer’s first season at Alaba...

Welcome to the first 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 the overall state of college football amid the NIL and transfer portal with more College Football Playoff and conference changes likely on the horizon. Also ope...

🚀 Welcome back to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, The People's College Football Show! In today's episode, we dive into the most pressing topics in the sport. From exclusive insights to expert predictions, J.D. has you covered! 🧃 USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley Joins The Show USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley sits down with J.D. to talk about the Trojans' future, the state of the Progrum, and what’s ne...

Welcome to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, The People's College Football Show! In today's episode, we dive deep into the latest buzz surrounding the college football world. From potential changes to the College Football Playoff and the end of the ACC, to a comprehensive analysis of the top 10 teams set up for success the next 3 years, we've got all the insights you need to stay DIALED. 🧃 CHANGE...

Welcome to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, your ultimate source for the latest college football news, rumors, and predictions! In today's episode, we're breaking down the hottest topics in the world of college football: 🧃 Ohio State Hires Matt Patricia as DC: What does this mean for the Buckeyes' defense? Can Matt Patricia bring his NFL experience to college football and elevate Ohio State's de...

Welcome to The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, your ultimate college football show bringing you expert analysis, insider news, and predictions for all things gridiron! In today's episode, we dive deep into the current state of college football with a special focus on the Big Ten in 2025, USC’s path to competing for national titles, Alabama's QB battle for the upcoming season, and an exclusive breakd...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... 🔥 Was 2024 Kirby Smart's Best Coaching Job? In today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into whether Kirby Smart's 2024 season was his best coaching job to date! Can Smart's Bulldogs continue their dominance in college football, or is there a new challenger on the rise? 🏆 💥 Ohio State Promotes Brian Hartline to Offensive Coordinat...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... 🧃 Does National Signing Day Still Matter? Are the traditional signing day fireworks still relevant in today's college football landscape, or have they been replaced by the transfer portal and NIL? J.D. takes a deep dive into the changing role of signing day and what it means for future recruiting. 🧃 Top 10 True Sophomores in College Football (Ahead of...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... In this week's episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell dives into all the latest college football news and headlines you don't want to miss: 🧃 Ryan Grubb's Big Move to Alabama: We break down the impact of Ryan Grubb’s hire as Alabama’s new offensive coordinator and how his offensive philosophy could transform the Crimson Tide's offense in 2025 and beyo...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell.... 🧃 Michigan Fatigue: Connor Stalions & the Ongoing Drama The Michigan football scandal, once again, has everyone talking, but is anyone else feeling the fatigue around the Connor Stalions story? J.D. PicKell offers his take on how this saga and Michigan Wolverines football. 🧃 Future of South Carolina vs Clemson Rivalry Will South Carolina vs Clemson c...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell.... 🧃 Ranking the Top 10 College Football Coaches Right Now Who’s leading the pack in 2025? From legendary coaches to rising stars, J.D. gives his expert take on who makes the cut and why. Spoiler: Some of the names might surprise you! 🚨 🧃 The Health of the Texas vs Texas A&M Rivalry Is the rivalry still as intense as it once was? With changes in confer...

In this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell dives deep into the biggest storylines in college football as we look ahead to 2025 and beyond. Here’s what’s on the docket: 🧃 Waaay -Too - Early 2025 National Title Contenders – Who’s shaping up to be a powerhouse next season? We break down the teams with the best shot at making a run for the College Football Playoff and ultimately, the National Ch...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... J.D. brings the College Football insights, as dive deep into the pressing issues shaking up the 2025 college football season. Is it possible to buy a National Championship in today’s world of college football, and did Ohio State do just that in 2024? We break down the NIL era and its impact on recruiting, team-building, and championship aspirations. Plu...

Today on The Hard Count J.D. is back in the studio following an electric weekend in Atlanta for the national title game. And with that in mind, J.D. takes a big picture look at the 2024 season and the final AP Poll Rankings of the year. Also diving into if Ohio State can repeat as national champions and ranking the top 10 quarterbacks ahead of the 2025 college football season. J.D. also dives into...

In this exciting episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell.... 🧃J.D. breaks down the thrilling 2024-2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, where the Ohio State Buckeyes redeemed themselves after falling short in previous seasons to claim the title. We dive into how Ryan Day and the Buckeyes overcame adversity and what it means for the future of the program. 🧃 But it’s not all abo...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... The stage is set for a thrilling National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish! In this breakdown, J.D. dives into everything you need to know about this National Title clash between the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish in Atlanta. 🧃 What a National Title Means for Both Head Coaches: We’ll discuss how this cham...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... 🧃 Lou Holtz vs. Ryan Day Beef: There has been a fiery back-and-forth between legendary coach Lou Holtz and Ohio State's Ryan Day? J.D. breaks down the drama and what it means for both programs. 🧃 Oklahoma Sooners & USC Trojans - What's Next?: As we approach 2025, what’s the future of two powerhouse programs—Oklahoma and USC? Are they primed for a retu...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell 🧃 Key Matchups for Ohio State vs Notre Dame National Championship Game: Breaking down the ultimate showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame in the National Championship. J.D. gives his expert analysis on the key players, schemes, and critical matchups that could determine the winner of college football’s biggest prize! 🧃 Can Ohio State Win the Most Leg...

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. previews and picks the national title game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish! Breaking down every angle of the final game of the College Football Playoff and the football season. J.D. also reveals where he was right and wrong about the College Football Playoff ahead of the natty, answers what's next for the Texas Longhorns and Quinn Ewers f...

Today on The Hard Count, we've got a loaded show as J.D. PicKell and the show go into semifinal mode for the college football playoff tonight. 🧃 Ranking the Top 10 Players in the Texas vs Ohio State Game We break down the key players who will decide this massive showdown, from standout offensive stars to game-changing defenders. Find out who makes the cut in our exclusive rankings!  🧃 Transfer P...

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into the hottest topics and biggest storylines in college football. From Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes to the latest transfer portal moves by Georgia, J.D. covers it all. Here's what you can expect: 🧃 Ryan Day's Criticism: Is the Narrative Around Ohio State's Head Coach Unfair? We take a closer look at Ryan Day and his Ohio State Buckeyes. Despi...