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The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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College Football
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Texas
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Tennessee Vols
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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 ... Who would be the toughest opponents for the top four seeds currently in the College Football Playoff? J.D. reveals who he thinks would be the hardest draw for Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and Georgia b... more

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reacts to the latest CFP Rankings that released on Tuesday! Where did the committee get it right and where were they wrong? Then, inspired by Lane Kiffin's latest Twitter post, the crew weighs the pr... more

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Prediction Tuesday! J.D. breaks down this weekend's top matchups and predicts who will come out on top between USC vs Oregon, Missouri vs Oklahoma, and Tennessee vs Florida in The Swamp. Then he reveals w... more

Welcome to The Sunday Sprint, a collection of J.D.'s takes following Saturday's college football action that have been taken from the On3 YouTube channel and tailored for The Hard Count's podcast audience. Today on the sprint J.D. dives into the top ... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
John Mateer
Quarterback for Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners
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
Mario Cristobal
Head Coach of Miami football team
Miami Hurricanes
Episode: Transfer Portal Predictions | Can Tennessee Make It Work w/ Aguilar? | Miami's Mario Cristobal Joins
Joey Aguilar
Quarterback who transferred to Tennessee
Tennessee Volunteers
Episode: Tennessee, UCLA Transfer Portal QB Trade | Dan Lanning Joins | Bryce Underwood Michigan Overreaction
Nico Iamaliava
Quarterback who transferred to UCLA
UCLA Bruins
Episode: Tennessee, UCLA Transfer Portal QB Trade | Dan Lanning Joins | Bryce Underwood Michigan Overreaction
Bryce Underwood
True freshman quarterback at Michigan
University of Michigan
Episode: Tennessee, UCLA Transfer Portal QB Trade | Dan Lanning Joins | Bryce Underwood Michigan Overreaction

Host

J.D. PicKell
Host of the show, known for providing insights and analyses on college football, focusing on player performances, coaching strategies, and predicting game outcomes to engage a community of passionate fans.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 384 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 States7 months ago
  • College football podcast

    Very good podcast lots of useful information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tj vrba
    United States8 months 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 States9 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The dynamic conversations contribute to a sense of community among listeners, many of whom tune in regularly.
Overall, the enjoyable listening experience attracts a dedicated fan base eager for insights during the college football season.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and detailed analysis of college football matchups and strategies.
Some criticisms arise about the prevalence of filler content and the need for variety in topics discussed.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#161
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#21
Taiwan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#69
Indonesia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#109
Belgium/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#143
Colombia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#176
South Africa/Sports/Football

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College Football Week 12 PREDICTIONS
Q: Is there a clear favorite for the SEC Championship this year?
It seems likely that A&M and Alabama could meet in Atlanta for the SEC Championship, given their current positions.
College Football Week 12 PREDICTIONS
Q: What teams are currently in the mix for the college football playoff?
Texas A&M and Alabama are both undefeated in conference play while teams like Oklahoma and Texas are trying to shake things up as well.
College Football Playoff CHAOS: Who Gets In At 10-2?
Q: What do you think the chances are that Alabama misses the playoff?
It's not the most ridiculous statement in the world, especially in the college football 2025 season, that has been the epitome of chaos to see more chaos coming from the Crimson Tide, but I don't think they're going to lose both their games against Oklahoma and Auburn.
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Joins | What's Being Missed In Oklahoma vs Auburn, Miami vs Florida
Q: What's the mindset going into the game against Nebraska?
Bryce stated his focus is on being the best version of himself and leading his team.
Michigan QB Bryce Underwood Joins | What's Being Missed In Oklahoma vs Auburn, Miami vs Florida
Q: How has it been adjusting to college football?
Bryce shared that it has been more fun than he expected and he is excited to showcase his talents.

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Content centers heavily on college football, discussing key matchups, team performance analytics, predictions, and implications of victories on playoff prospects. The host engages with notable players and coaches, offering in-depth analyses that resonate with passionate fans of the sport. It uniquely combines insights with real-time analytics to foster a community feeling, making it a must-listen for avid college football enthusiasts who appreciate a blend of personal anecdotes, detailed breakdowns, and forward-looking predictions.

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2. Billy Liucci
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4. Kaden Smith
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