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Alabama
Miami
Georgia
Oklahoma
Ohio State
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Texas A&M
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Florida
Michigan
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LSU
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Clemson
Tennessee
Florida State
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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 ... What will we learn this weekend in college football? J.D. heads to some of the top matchups of the weekend, breaking down what we'll learn about Ohio State's offense vs Iowa, Tennessee's offensive identit... more

Today on The Hard Count ... What's being missed ahead of Week 5? J.D. dives into what's not being talked about in Alabama vs Mississippi State, Miami vs Clemson, and Auburn vs Tennessee. We also preview and predict Kentucky vs South Carolina and stay... more

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Week 5 Predictions! J.D. bounces across the country previewing and predicting the top games of this weekend's slate. Breaking down Auburn vs Tennessee, Alabama vs Mississippi State, Ohio State vs Iowa, Fl... 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 we react to Texas' close... more

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Recent Guests

Geoff Collins
Football coach
Coach Geoff Collins Show
Episode: It's Time For Florida State To Move On | What's Being Missed in Week 2? | Geoff Collins Joins the Show
Brooks Austin
Film Guy, NFL QB analysis expert
The Film Guy / ON3
Episode: People Are MISSING THIS Ahead Of Week 1 | Brooks Austin Talks Big Time QBs
Adnan Mitchell
Former college football analyst referenced on the show
Episode: These College Football Offenses Will Look DIFFERENT In 2026: Texas, Miami, Nebraska + Others
Gunnar Stockton
Georgia quarterback, interviewed at media day
University of Georgia
Episode: What We LEARNED at SEC Media Days About Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama & MORE
Jon Matier
Oklahoma quarterback, interviewed at media day
University of Oklahoma
Episode: What We LEARNED at SEC Media Days About Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama & MORE
Jon Sumrall
Florida head coach, discussed as SEC media days MVP
University of Florida
Episode: What We LEARNED at SEC Media Days About Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama & MORE
Kirby Smart
Georgia head coach, discussed at podium
University of Georgia
Episode: What We LEARNED at SEC Media Days About Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama & MORE
Alex Golish
Offensive coordinator, discussed with Auburn comments
University of South Florida / Auburn context
Episode: What We LEARNED at SEC Media Days About Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama & MORE
Alex Golesh
Auburn head coach
Auburn University
Episode: SEC Breaking Away? | Gunner Stockton, Alex Golesh, Shane Beamer & More Join From SEC Media Days

Host

J. D. PicKell
Host of The Hard Count, central figure guiding discussions and analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 434 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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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Listeners praise the show for solid, prep-driven content and a personable delivery.
Guests and sponsors are appreciated, though pacing feedback exists.
Some listeners want less filler and more focus on under-the-radar teams.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#203
United States/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#86
Taiwan/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#105
Belgium/Sports/Football

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

It's Time For Florida State To Move On | What's Being Missed in Week 2? | Geoff Collins Joins the Show
Q: Coach Collins, what has the transition to a media role been like for you, and how do you approach public storytelling about the game?
Collins describes enjoying the opportunity to share insights without the pressure of game-day consequences, emphasizing candid discussions, practical coaching anecdotes, and a focus on helping fans understand the sport without getting bogged down by on-field errors.
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.

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A lively, analysis-driven show that covers college football with a fan-leaning, conversational style. Episodes typically center on quarterback narratives, preseason rankings, fall camps, and SEC/ACC storylines, often weaving in sponsor reads and community-driven perspectives. The host team blends scouting insight with playful banter, delivering rapid takes, data-driven projections, and real-world roster context that helps listeners decide what programs, players, and matchups to watch. A notable edge is the show's willingness to mix deep tactical discussion with pop culture moments and audience engagement, making it a go-to for passionate college football fans who want informed, opinionated takes in an approachable format.

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Recent guests on The Hard Count include:

1. Geoff Collins
2. Brooks Austin
3. Adnan Mitchell
4. Gunnar Stockton
5. Jon Matier
6. Jon Sumrall
7. Kirby Smart
8. Alex Golish

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