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The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell
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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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CFB Fall Camp INTEL From Florida, Miami, and FSU
2d ago00:55:28Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Fall camp intel is back! J.D. heads to the Sunshine State and breaks down what the word is out of Florida Gators, Florida State, and Miami Hurricanes Fall Camp. Unpacking each team's important position battles, who's been turning heads already, and what's most important for each team to achieve heading into the season. Then to end the show we talk about two games that are bound to get overreacted to this season, Ohio State vs Texas and LSU vs Ole Miss. Getting ahead of the overreacting and breaking down what's actually important for each team in their marquee, early season matchups. The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3 With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers! https://rhoback.com/collections/licensed-collegiate-collection Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryFeedback On 2026 College Football Season PREDICTIONS
4d ago00:59:55Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... We're reacting to your feedback! J.D. responds to your pushback on his season predictions, breaking down his stance on everything from Oregon winning it all to Miami QB Darian Mensah winning the Heisman. We also unpack why he's higher on Oklahoma than most, why he still wants to learn more about Notre Dame, and why Gunner Stockton being a Heisman finalist is not a far cry. Finishing the show with a listen to your voicemails about your college football pet peeves. The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirement apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryCollege Football 2026 Season PREDICTIONS: National Champion, Playoff Teams, Conference Title Winners
1w ago01:08:24Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... It's the moment you've all been waiting for, our official prediction show for the 2026 college football season. J.D. predicts what the conference title race will look like for the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12, predicting who will play in and win each conference title game before revealing his Heisman Trophy finalists and winner. Closing the show with his College Football Playoff prediction, revealing his 12 teams in the field and going game by game through the bracket before revealing his 2026 National Champion. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryRecord Predictions For Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio State & MORE
2w ago01:01:26Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We've got some more season predictions following SEC Media Days, with J.D. predicting records for Oklahoma, Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Ohio State. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryWhat We LEARNED at SEC Media Days About Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama & MORE
2w ago00:55:34Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... It is our last day in Tampa, Florida for SEC Media Days. So to close things out, J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith reveal their biggest takeaways from the week that was. Talking about coaches like Lane Kiffin and Jon Sumrall and teams like Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, and Texas before Kaiden reveals who the three best-dressed players were at SEC Media Days. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummarySEC Breaking Away? | Gunner Stockton, Alex Golesh, Shane Beamer & More Join From SEC Media Days
3w ago00:44:24Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We are reporting from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida! On Today's show, we talk about SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments about the conference potentially breaking away from the rest of college football and the recent expert prediction that has five-star running back David Gabriel Georges taking his talents to Knoxville and committing to the Tennessee Volunteers this week. Ending the show with a slew of conversations from SEC Media Days, including Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, new Auburn head coach Alex Golesh, South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and his head coach Shane Beamer. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. \With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTop 10 Defenses in College Football | Predicting Florida State, Notre Dame & Oregon Final Records
3w ago01:12:28Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Which teams have the top 10 defenses in college football? J.D. ranks the defensive units he believes are the best in the country heading into the season before unpacking Pete Nakos' recent prediction that true freshman Faizon Brandon will start at quarterback for the Tennessee Volunteers. Ending the show with record predictions for the Oregon Ducks, Florida State Seminoles, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryTop 10 Offenses in CFB | 2026 Record Predictions For Miami, Indiana & Penn State
4w ago00:59:08Summary readyToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Who are the top 10 offenses entering the upcoming college football season? J.D. ranks the most high powered offensive attacks for next year before bringing back analogy of the week. Breaking down why the Texas Longhorns are the Spider-Man of college football before ending the show with some record predictions. Going game by game on Miami, Indiana, and Penn State's schedule and predicting what their records will be at the end of the 2026 season. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryMost Fun CFB Hypotheticals featuring Florida, Oklahoma, Underwood, Leavitt & More
Jul 900:35:33Tap to summarizeToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What are the most fun hypotheticals for the upcoming college football season? J.D. and producer Kaiden Smith go through some potential possibilities that would be electric for the college football landscape. Talking about teams like Florida and Oklahoma, players like Sam Leavitt and Bryce Underwood, and some postseason hypotheticals that would be big if true. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Ranking the Top 10 QB/WR Duos in CFB | Michigan, USC, Nebraska Record Predictions
Jul 701:05:46Tap to summarizeToday on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What are the best quarterback and wide receiver combos in college football this upcoming season? J.D. ranks and reveals his top 10 signal caller/pass catcher duos then breaks down what he believes makes the Miami Hurricanes offense so dangerous. Ending the show with an offseason staple that finally returns, it's record prediction season! As J.D. goes through the schedules and calls his shot for Nebraska, USC, and Michigan ahead of the college football season. 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. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) . 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Rewards are non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire in 7 days. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. With a limited-time offer, get Huel today with an exclusive offer of 15% off online with the code HARDCOUNT15 at https://www.huel.com/hardcount15. New customers only. Turn your conversations into shareable podcasts with ZenAI! ZenAI is currently in invite-only beta, so join the waitlist using the link below for a chance at early access. bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_hardcount Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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