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, and what's next for the Alabama Crimson Tide following a disappointing upset loss to Florida State. 

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 to expect from the Tennessee Volunteers and the Oregon Ducks led by first year starting QB Dante Moore. Ending the show with one of YOUR off the field issues voicemails and a farewell to Lee Corso. 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.Game day starts at Starbucks! Join J.D. and Devin Hester at Starbucks in Miami on August 31st before the Miami v Notre Dame matchup to celebrate the return of the football and pumpkin season! 19401 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 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.  

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 respective debuts before Oklahoma and Michigan meet in Week 2. Closing the show with a breakdown of Rahsul Faison's impact on South Carolina and a prediction for the Gamecocks' matchup against Virginia Tech in Atlanta. 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.Game day starts at Starbucks! Join J.D. and Devin Hester at Starbucks in Miami on August 31st before the Miami v Notre Dame matchup to celebrate the return of the football and pumpkin season! 19401 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 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. https://whataburger.com/home 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.

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, Tennessee vs Syracuse, and Nebraska vs Cincinnati. A absolutely jam packed show to kick off what could be the greatest college football season we've ever seen!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.  Game day starts at Starbucks! Join J.D. and Devin Hester at Starbucks in Miami on August 31st before the Miami v Notre Dame matchup to celebrate the return of the football and pumpkin season! 19401 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 

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. pulls back the curtain on what we will learn in Week 1 from the biggest matchups to open the season. Diving into the top storylines for Ohio State vs Texas, LSU vs Clemson, Notre Dame vs Miami, Alabama vs Florida State, and more. Ending the show with YOUR off the field issue voicemails.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.

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 Carolina with Bill Belichick heading into his Monday night debut with the Tar Heels? J.D. uncovers it all before ending the show with a reaction to Hugh Freeze's recent comments about all three of Auburn's QBs playing in Week 1 vs Baylor. 

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 Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter? We cover it all before previewing the marquee matchup of Week 0, Farmageddon in Ireland as Iowa State and Kansas State square off. J.D. predicts a winner for Saturday's kickoff game of the college football season before ending the show with the signs that college football is so back. 

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.D. tabs all the teams who he thinks fit the criteria including Alabama, Penn State. Notre Dame, Clemson, and many many more. To end the show, J.D. answers your voicemails about your off the field issues. Breaking down your hilarious sound bits in one of our funniest segments of the offseason. 

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 country with the season just a few weeks away. 

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 episodes of the new Netflix Docuseries 'Any Given Saturday' that closely followed several SEC teams and games last season.   

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 high level breakdown of Alabama's offense.

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 top highlights from fall camp seen on social media from players like Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Auburn's Eric Singleton and many many more. We also take a look into what's being called 'Blur Gate' following an interesting post from the Tennessee Volunteers before ending the show with a breakdown on how Gunner Stockton's rushing ability could make a huge difference for Georgia's offense in 2025.  

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 conferences champions, and crowning a 2025 National Champion. Where will the boys agree and disagree on the 2025 postseason? Listen to find out!

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 voicemails, we dive into the latest injury news surrounding Florida QB DJ Lagway and Nebraska Fall Camp intel before predicting the passing leaders for each Power Four conference. 

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 takes home the most prestigious award in the sport before jumping into the CFP. Forecasting the 12 teams who will make the playoff and how the bracket will shake out before crowning his 2025 National Champion. 

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 best helmets across the college football landscape.  

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 their national championship defense, and new Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck's recent comments at ACC Media Day's podium. 

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 SEC Preseason Media Poll following his trip to ATL for Media Days before revealing the Michigan Wolverines' must-haves and predicting the Notre Dame and Tennessee 2025 schedules.   

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. Also breaking down how teams like Alabama, LSU, Texas, and others have increased their stock based on what was said at media days before J.D. and Kaiden build their All-SEC Media Days Teams.  

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. Breaking down the internal belief behind the Gators and head coach Billy Napier, the pressure on Kalen DeBoer given Bama's talented roster, and why Arch Manning's last name matters after drawing an unprecedented crowd in Atlanta.