The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Why is the new College Football Playoff taking 38 days? J.D. unpacks what's wrong with the current CFP schedule and how to fix it. Following that with unpacking the latest in the Joey Aguilar saga as the Tennessee signal caller continues to fight the NCAA for another year of eligibility.Then J.D. does his annual state of Florida Check In, taking a look at where things stand between Miami, Florida, and Florida State heading into the 2026. Closing out the show with a reaction to LSU's schedule and a break down of new Auburn transfer QB Byrum Brown presented by Bet MGM.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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. ranks his top 10 current coaches in college football! Breaking down the best progrum leaders in the game before revealing four things he's comfortable saying in the month of February. Sharing his takes on teams like Notre Dame, Georgia, USC, and Texas before ending the show with an a Bet MGM Quarterback breakdown of LSU's new signal caller Sam Leavitt.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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What does QB Darian Mensah bring to the Miami Hurricanes? J.D. dives deep into what the The U's latest and greatest transfer portal signal caller brings to the table in 2026 before doing a final recap of the transfer portal. Breaking down the last handful of players that have signed to a new destination as the portal closed up. We also take a look at Texas' impressive transfer portal class, bring out the coach translator for Florida's new head man Jon Sumrall following a recent presser, and dive into Ohio State's rare, challenging 2026 schedule. Ending the show with a quick look at which games we're already excited about next season over 200 days away from kickoff.  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. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... A delayed episode due to some winter weather in Nashville! J.D. opens the show with his rankings of the top 10 quarterbacks he projects to be the best in college football next season. Followed by a revision of what's the same, what's different, and what the future looks like for the College Football Playoff following a recent agreement with college football's decision makers.Then to close things out we open up the voicemail box where you all reacted to J.D.'s Waaay Too Early Top 25 Rankings. Addressing your gripes with SEC Bias, thinking teams like Notre Dame were ranked too low, and why teams like Georgia and Texas A&M were ranked too high.  The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reveals his first Way Too Early Top 25 Rankings for next college football season. Diving deeper into his Top 10 with producer Kaiden Smith on which teams have the best odds to win next year's national championship game.The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell… A show early in the morning following the national championship! J.D. makes sense of what Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers really just did in Miami and what the future looks like in Bloomington and Coral Gables for Miami and Mario Cristobal after falling just short in front of a home crowd on Monday night.Then J.D. reveals his Waaayyy Too Early Top 10 teams in the country for next college football season, looks back at where he was right and where he was wrong regarding the 2025 season, and breaks down why the recent talks of expanding the college football playoff are not good for the sport. Ending the show with gratitude to you the listener for making the show what it is and playing a major role in what was the best season of The Hard Count yet!The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Our final show before the national championship! J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith end the show with their final predictions for Indiana vs Miami in the natty, but before that J.D. jumps around the country! Talking about where Alabama's QB Room stands after Ty Simpson's NFL declaration. Followed by Tennessee's misses at the QB position in the portal, an honest look at Notre Dame, what we learned about Oklahoma this past season, and unpacking if the Clemson Tigers are cooked. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's being missed in the national championship game? J.D. pulls back the curtain on what isn't being talked about enough heading into Indiana and Miami's showdown that could have a major impact on the game. Followed by another update to the most recent transfer portal commitments and a breakdown of how Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators are building their roster through the portal.J.D. also kicks off a new segment 'What We Learned' starting with Texas A&M and addresses the narrative around the average age of the Indiana Hoosiers before returning to The Sunshine State to talk about if The U is truly back and to take an honest look at the Florida State Seminoles.The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Our National Championship Prediction! Before our final prediction of the college football season, J.D. dives into some storylines from each team. Unpacking the debate between 2025 Indiana and 2019 LSU that's sparked and how Mario Cristobal has built the Miami program that's now in the national championship. Then after previewing and predicting the national title game, J.D. breaks down the latest big time commitments out of the transfer portal including Cam Coleman signing with Texas and Sam Leavitt committing to Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers. Ending the show with a deep dive on how Texas has been building their roster and the backlash that Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has received following the Ducks' disappointing blowout loss to Indiana. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's going on in the transfer portal? J.D. reacts to the Demond Williams saga, what it means for the Washington Huskies, and the future of college football and the transfer portal. Also unpacking some of the latest transfer portal commitments across the country and Alabama QB Ty Simpson's recent decision to declare for the NFL Draft. We also dive into what is at stake for the Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl, take an honest look at the Florida Gators, and give our final predictions for the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.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.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's the latest in the transfer portal? J.D. breaks down the top recent quarterback commitments across the college football landscape before jumping into the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Unpacking what's being missed in the Fiesta Bowl between Ole Miss and Miami along with Friday's Peach Bowl between Oregon and top ranked Indiana.J.D. also pulls back the curtain on what excites and scares him about the current QBs remaining in the CFP, Ty Simpson's current dilemma between declaring for the NFL and returning to college football to potentially transfer, and takes an honest look at the Michigan Wolverines following the hiring of Kyle Whittingham and retention of Bryce Underwood.   The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... CFP Semifinal Predictions! J.D. dives into the two College Football Playoff games this week starting with the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday between Miami and Ole Miss followed by the Peach Bowl, a rematch between Oregon and Indiana. Who do we think will move on to the national championship in Miami?We also talk about the latest transfer portal commitments that will have a huge impact on next college football season, revisit Arch Manning Mania following a strong finish to his first season as Texas' starter, and discuss what's next for the Georgia Bulldogs following their College Football Playoff elimination. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... The transfer portal is officially open! J.D. breaks down some of the latest intel surrounding the transfer portal officially being open, highlighted by key quarterbacks like Sam Leavitt and Brendan Sorsby along with playmakers like Cam Coleman and Isaac Brown also looking for new schools to call home.After that you will hear J.D.'s instant reactions to the second round of the College Football Playoff, sharing his thoughts on each of the second round games and an early preview of the Fiesta Bowl between Miami and Ole Miss along with a rematch in the Peach Bowl between Oregon and top tanked Ole Miss. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Where should the top transfer portal players go? J.D. breaks down where the top ranked portal players would fit best before bringing out the coach translator to break down Kyle Whittingham's opening press conference with Michigan.Then we dive into the College Football Playoff, breaking down what's being missed in the New Year's Day College Football Playoff matchups before making predictions for the CFP with producer Kaiden Smith. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. ABOUT WHATABURGER® Whataburger has been serving up made-to-order burgers and bold flavors since 1950. Born in Texas and now in 17 states with 1,100+ restaurants, we’re all about big bites, real hospitality, and community connection. From grocery aisles to our app, fans can enjoy their favorites anytime. Recognized by Fast Company, USA Today, and Newsweek, we’re proud to keep delivering the goodness 24/7.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... A Prediction Tuesday by YOU! J.D. has already given his predictions for the second round of the College Football Playoff, now shifting the focus to our voicemail box where you the listeners called your shot! We react to your predictions for the Orange Bowl between Oregon and Texas Tech, Alabama facing Indiana in the Rose Bowl, and a rematch between Georgia and Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl.Before that, J.D. reacts to Michigan hiring Kyle Whittingham as their next head coach and what's being missed in the Orange Bowl showdown on Wednesday night between Miami and Ohio State. Ending the show with some thoughts on the reaction to Lane Kiffin exiting LSU's bowl game early after a brief appearance.The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. ABOUT WHATABURGER® Whataburger has been serving up made-to-order burgers and bold flavors since 1950. Born in Texas and now in 17 states with 1,100+ restaurants, we’re all about big bites, real hospitality, and community connection. From grocery aisles to our app, fans can enjoy their favorites anytime. Recognized by Fast Company, USA Today, and Newsweek, we’re proud to keep delivering the goodness 24/7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Merry Christmas! On today's show, producer Kaiden Smith joins as a co-host for a full playoff and transfer portal breakdown. Where the boys chose their favorite transfer portal quarterback fits and run through the Orange, Cotton, Rose, and Sugar Bowl matchups ahead of next week. Happy Holidays and thanks as always for listening to the show, we couldn't do this without you! The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Merry Christmas Eve! Jake Crain of Crain & Company joins the show for a special Christmas Eve edition of the show. Breaking down Auburn, Florida, and Penn State's head coach hirings before diving into the College Football Playoff. Looking back at the first round performances from Miami, Oregon, and Alabama plus what's ahead for those team in their second round matchups.Happy Holidays!The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... CFP Prediction Tuesday! J.D. dives into the second round of the College Football Playoff, breaking down the matchups and predicting a winner in the Cotton Bowl between Miami and Ohio State, the Orange Bowl with Oregon vs Texas, the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Indiana, and Ole Miss vs Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.J.D. also opens the show with the latest on Michigan's head coach search, talks about the latest in the transfer portal, and ends things with an honest look at Texas A&M and Oklahoma following their respective eliminations from the postseason. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. 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.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Who's under the most pressure in the College Football Playoff? J.D. reveals his CFP pressure rankings ahead of the first round, a top 10 that includes players, coaches, and others who will have all eyes on them this postseason. But before that, J.D. reacts to Kenny Dillingham's recent comments regarding his status with Arizona State as the Michigan head coaching job still looms large.We also talk about a handful of teams that still had "good" seasons and potentially bright futures next season despite not making the College Football Playoff before ending the show with our annual CFP Unit Draft. Where J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith draft quarterbacks, defenses, coaching staffs, and more heading into the College Football Playoff. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM! See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. 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. ABOUT WHATABURGER® Whataburger has been serving up made-to-order burgers and bold flavors since 1950. Born in Texas and now in 17 states with 1,100+ restaurants, we’re all about big bites, real hospitality, and community connection. From grocery aisles to our app, fans can enjoy their favorites anytime. Recognized by Fast Company, USA Today, and Newsweek, we’re proud to keep delivering the goodness 24/7. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Which quarterbacks are going where this offseason? J.D. predicts where signal callers like DJ Lagway, Sam Leavitt, Dylan Raiola, Brandan Sorsby, and others are headed this offseason after all recently announcing they'll be entering the transfer portal. But before that, we break down what's being missed in the marquee first round CFP matchups. Unpacking the keys to the game in Alabama vs Oklahoma and Miami vs Texas A&M.We also check in with the Florida Gators after some recent roster and personnel moves in Gainesville early in the Jon Sumrall era. Ending the show with a draft of the most exciting potential hypotheticals in the College Football Playoff with producer Kaiden Smith. The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is presented by BetMGM! If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code "HARDCOUNT" and you will get up to a $1500 First Bet Offer on your first wager with BetMGM!See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. US promotional offers not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US). Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.