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The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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College Football
College Football Playoff
Alabama
Miami
Transfer Portal
Georgia
Oklahoma
Ohio State
Texas A&M
Notre Dame
Michigan
Florida
Texas
LSU
Clemson
Auburn
Tennessee
Arch Manning
USC
Oregon

The Hard Count is all things college football, for the people, by the people, and with the people. J.D. PicKell brings video analysis to you on a daily basis focused on the top teams across the country. This is a community for those who live and die by the events of Saturdays in the fall and into early January. The party rolls on.

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We draft the best games of the upcoming college football season! J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith go back and forth selecting the games they're most excited for this upcoming college football season. Each s... more

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What was intel from the Manning Passing Academy from over the weekend? J.D. dives into reports out of Thibodaux, Louisiana about some of the nations top quarterbacks. Breaking down what was said about Arc... more

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Which college football games are the biggest setup games of the upcoming season? Slept on matchups that could set the table for an interesting domino effect shortly after. J.D. dives into Oklahoma vs Geor... more

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What could happen this upcoming college football season that would not surprise us? J.D. dives into some potential happenings that he's not predicting, but would not be shocked by across the college footb... more

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Recent Guests

Connor O'Gara
Friend of the program, guest discussing college football playoff bracket
OG Kickoff
Episode: College Football Expert Makes FIRST Playoff Bracket PREDICTION of Talking Season
Kayden Smith
Producer for The Hard Count, also known as Kato
The Hard Count
Episode: MAJOR 2026 College Football Season NARRATIVES | The Perfect CFB Road Trip
Darian Mensah
First-year starting quarterback transferring from Duke to Miami
Miami
Episode: What Darian Mensah Brings To Miami | Texas Transfer Portal HAUL | Ohio State's Brutal Schedule
Joey McGuire
Head Coach of Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech University
Episode: What's Being MISSED In UGA vs Alabama | Week 5 Predictions For Florida State, LSU, Oregon, USC
Bryce Underwood
Quarterback of the Michigan Wolverines
University of Michigan
Episode: Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Joins | What's Being Missed In Oklahoma vs Auburn, Miami vs Florida
John Mateer
Quarterback for Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners
Episode: Alabama's DIFFERENCE | Oklahoma QB1 Joins | Florida Gators Phase 2 | Arch Manning Last Name Matters
Billy Liucci
College football analyst at Tex Ags
Tex Ags
Episode: Alabama's DIFFERENCE | Oklahoma QB1 Joins | Florida Gators Phase 2 | Arch Manning Last Name Matters
Kaden Smith
A guest discussing the college football landscape and upcoming game
Episode: Alabama's GIFT From Castellanos | MOST Important Teams | EA Sports CFB 26 Toughest Places To Play?
Will Redmond
General Manager for Auburn Football
Auburn University
Episode: Oklahoma Fans Trusting Again | Arch Manning, Texas Future | Notre Dame Perception | Michigan 2025 ID

Host

JD PicKell
Host of The Hard Count with JD PicKell; prominent college football analyst with On3 / The Hard Count presence across multiple networks.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 412 ratings
  • Very solid content

    The Sunday sprint episode with the guest was awesome. I felt like I was chopping it up on the couch with the boys talking ball. Fun and balanced conversation. I would like just a bit more talk about the smaller guys. West Virginia, Michigan state, NC state, etc. Great job though. I’ll tune in more often.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brett42891
    United Statesa year ago
  • College football podcast

    Very good podcast lots of useful information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tj vrba
    United Statesa year ago
  • Pate 2.0

    It’s Pate 2.0. He’s even now doing stuff “only for podcast” the way Pate does. Shannon Terry really does have a type and just goes above and beyond using it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BamaBarner17
    United Statesa year ago
  • So much filler content

    Shows should be 30min max. So many silly analogies and filler content. Not for the serious CFB fans, another POD for the casuals

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NoleFan1123
    United States2 years ago
  • Bama hate

    Really get tired of all the Georgia and Texas love. You guys are circling those two teams and yeah Kaleb Deboer was a good coach at Washington, but he ain’t nothing now I guess. JD Baker you are now Clickbait like all the other wannabe Talking Heads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    opie52269
    United States2 years ago

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ESPN Analyst Aaron Murray Ranks Top 10 QBs In College Football
Q: How do you weigh injuries when projecting a quarterback's top-10 status?
Injuries are factored by looking at how a player performed after returning, how the injury affected mechanics and decision-making, and whether there is enough sustained tape post-injury to trust their ability to carry the offense at a high level.
ESPN Analyst Aaron Murray Ranks Top 10 QBs In College Football
Q: What gives you confidence in being a top ten guy going to next season?
I'm looking at the combination of tape from last season, the surrounding support around each quarterback (run game, offensive line, receivers), and how much room there is for growth with their coaches, especially in year two. Some players show a high ceiling if the environment improves and the tape supports progress.
College Football FUTURE Top 10 Teams | Mario Cristobal Joins! | Transfer Portal QB Superlatives
Q: Did you feel that shift in the state for Miami with how you guys have trended?
Absolutely, we provide tangible proof of the direction of our program.
College Football FUTURE Top 10 Teams | Mario Cristobal Joins! | Transfer Portal QB Superlatives
Q: What do you feel like you've learned about your program since when you got there to where you are right now?
It's all about the right people and getting the wrong fits out.
BIG Transfer Portal QB Moves Are Happening | What's Being Missed in the CFP Semifinals?
Q: Do you think Dante Moore is kind of the biggest domino right now in college football?
Yes, many believe that his decision to go pro could impact Sam Levitt and Ty Simpson's choices.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hard Count

What is The Hard Count about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A TV-style, opinionated college football show that delivers data-driven takes and spirited banter on top programs, quarterbacks, and upcoming seasons. Episodes lean into game previews, recruiting trajectories, and conference implications, often weaving in listener voicemail, sponsor reads, and bold predictions. The host builds a community feel—relying on analysis of staying power for power programs, quarterback development, and roster depth—making it a go-to for fans who crave passionate, accessible breakdowns of Saturday's action. A few episodes emphasize narratives around the sport's shifting landscape, NIL-era dynamics, and the road to a potential expanded playoff, which tends to attract listeners who want both core analysis and engaging... more

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