The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell
The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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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Ranking Year 1 Head Coaches For The Future | Auburn, Notre Dame, Tennessee Spring Intel
MAR 24, 2026
Ranking Year 1 Head Coaches For The Future | Auburn, Notre Dame, Tennessee Spring Intel
Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's the latest spring practice intel across college football? J.D. reveals what he's hearing out of several spring practices across the county including Auburn, Notre Dame, and Tennessee. Highlighted by QB competitions, new coaching hire impacts, and transfers looking to make a difference on a new team. Then for Top 10 Tuesday, we reveal our Top 10 first year head coaches across college football that we think will be the most successful in the next three seasons. Ending the show with breaking down Ryan Day's place in College Football and assessing what Notre Dame leading college football in returning production means for the 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. 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. 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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College Football DISRESPECT Rankings | Spring Practice Intel: Florida State, Nebraska, Kentucky
MAR 17, 2026
College Football DISRESPECT Rankings | Spring Practice Intel: Florida State, Nebraska, Kentucky
Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... More spring practice intel from across the country! J.D. shares the latest from Florida State, Nebraska, and Kentucky spring practice, diving deep into position battles and what the overall vibes have been so far for each team. Then we take a quick look at some spring propaganda out of USC following an impressive play from true freshman tight end Mark Bowman before closing out Top 10 Tuesday with our most interesting list of the offseason yet. As J.D. reveals who he believes are the Top 10 most wrongfully disrespected people across college football.  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. 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. 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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Spring Practice Intel: Texas, Ohio State, Clemson | Early College Football Games We're JUICED For
MAR 12, 2026
Spring Practice Intel: Texas, Ohio State, Clemson | Early College Football Games We're JUICED For
Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... More spring intel from practices across the country! J.D. dives into the latest intel from spring practice for the Texas Longhorns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Clemson Tigers. Revealing who's standing out already and what to expect from each team this season based on the inklings from the spring.  After that, it may only be March, but we're still excited about some marquee matchups that start the college football season this fall as J.D. reveals the top September games he's looking forward to at the moment. Closing out the show with a breakdown of new Kentucky QB by way of Notre Dame Kenny Minchey presented by Bet MGM.  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. 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. 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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Alabama, Florida, and USC Spring Practice Intel | Top 10 Big Ten Spring Answers
MAR 10, 2026
Alabama, Florida, and USC Spring Practice Intel | Top 10 Big Ten Spring Answers
Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Spring Practice is back! J.D. delivers his first intel from spring practices across the country starting with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Heading to Gainesville after to pull back the curtain on Florida Gators Spring Practice before ending with the latest on USC's latest spring ball intel. Then on this Top 10 Tuesday, J.D. reveals his Top 10 potential answers we can get out of spring practice from the Big Ten Conference. Ending the show with a breakdown of LSU's new offense led by Lane Kiffin and Charlie Weis Jr.  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. 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. 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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72 MIN