The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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.

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #592

  These College Football Offenses Will Look DIFFERENT In 2026

  Aug 20, 20261h 7m

  Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We dive into the offenses that will have a makeover this upcoming college football season! J.D. dives into teams like the Miami Hurricanes, Texas Longhorns, Nebraska Cornhuskers, South Carolina Gamecocks, and the Auburn Tigers as they all look to take their offenses to the next level. Ending the show with highlighting some points of the college football season where chaos could occur and addressing J.D.'s recent viral take on watching the entire college football slate on Saturday's in the fall. 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 Buy your car online on Autotrader. Really. Buy from anywhere, talk to someone anytime, and finish your way—without ever starting over with Autotrader! https://www.autotrader.com/engage/buy-online Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/lqut7td2 Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex 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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  Episode #591

  Fall Camp Intel From Florida’s QB Battle, Indiana, Michigan, Texas & More

  Aug 19, 202651 min

  Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... More valuable fall camp intel! J.D. heads to Gainesville for the latest intel on the QB competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones for the Florida Gators starting job before jumping around the country. Breaking down the latest out of fall camp for the Texas Longhorns, Michigan Wolverines, USC Trojans, and Indiana Hoosiers. Closing out the show with your voicemail reactions to the AP Preseason Top 25 Poll. 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. T ake the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. The Hard Count is sponsored by LMNT! Get a free 8-count sample place with any purchase: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/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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  Episode #590

  Alabama & Tennessee QB Battle UPDATES

  Aug 18, 202644 min

  Today on The Hard Count ... Tennessee and Alabama's QB Battles are heating up! J.D. gives the latest intel out of Tuscaloosa and Knoxville on the signal caller competitions between Keelon Russell & Austin Mack for the Crimson Tide and Faizon Brandon & George MacIntyre for the Vols. Followed by some intel on some under the radar transfers that have been making some noise in fall camp, a break down of John Mateer making plays at Oklahoma Fall Camp, and a quick Week 1 primer. 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 Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers! Buy your car online on Autotrader. Really. Buy from anywhere, talk to someone anytime, and finish your way—without ever starting over with Autotrader! https://www.autotrader.com/engage/buy-online 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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  Episode #589

  Anonymous CFB Coaches SAID WHAT About These Top QBs?

  Aug 13, 20261h 3m

  Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Anonymous coaches are back with their hot takes heading into the college football season! ESPN's Adam Rittenberg dropped a recent article where coaches shared their takes on the top quarterbacks in the sport that we fully dive into. Unpacking their takes on Arch Manning, Sam Leavitt, Bryce Underwood, Josh Hoover, LaNorris Sellers, and Julian Sayin. Ending the show with another look into the voicemail box where you shared your biggest college football pet peeves once again. 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. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Use the code "JD" on Rhoback.com for a generous 20% off for all new customers! 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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  Episode #588

  College Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings

  Aug 11, 20261h 11m

  Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We give you our official Preseason Top 25 Rankings! J.D. goes through his preseason rankings and gives an analogy for every single team heading into the college football season. Ending the show with some fall camp intel from the Oklahoma Sooners, Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Texas A&M Aggies. 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. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime! Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Download Gametime today and use code HARDCOUNT for $20 off your first purchase. Buy your car online on Autotrader. Really. Buy from anywhere, talk to someone anytime, and finish your way—without ever starting over with Autotrader! https://www.autotrader.com/engage/buy-online 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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