The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Today on The Hard Count, it's May and we're you would think it's mid October with how much college football there is to talk. Anything Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football does makes waves. Regardless, J.D. gives his thoughts on the tweets from Coach Prime. The transfer portal in college football saw several late entires. J.D. unpacks the latest movement. Ohio State Buckeyes football has won the offseason so far, is it "natty or bust" for Ryan Day & Co. in Columbus? J.D. also gives his thoughts on Keon Coleman rehashing the Orange Bowl between Florida State football and Georgia football and adresess where Oklahoma Sooner's football is right now heading into year 3 of the Brent Venables era. Finally, Matt Brown joins the Progrum to tell us he everything he (legally) can about EA Sports College Football 25. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Redeem Code “JD” at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football are in the news for the aftermath of 2023's transfer portal exodus. J.D. gives his thoughts on the article written about it and how big of a deal it is/isn't. Speaking of the transfer portal, college football's transfer portal window is now closed but that does not mean the action has stopped. J.D. breaks down the latest moves and names that we're tracking. J.D. explains why the Oregon Ducks offense won't miss a beat under Dillon Gabriel in 2024 and why it's "Natty or Bust" for Ohio State Buckeyes football. Finally, J.D. unpacks the thought "CFB is best when..." using your responses. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is about to close up shop? What's the latest from the transfer portal in college football for the grand finale? J.D. breaks down some of the latest news and, Transfer Portal Authority, Pete Nakos joins the Progrum to unpack what he's hearing. Speaking of the transfer portal, Miami Hurricanes football was on a HEATER this past weekend. J.D. gives his thoughts on how Mario Cristobal has the Canes portaling like a Progrum. J.D. also talks through how Dylan Raiola changes the ceiling for Nebraska Cornhusker football in 2024 and why Dillon Gabriel will keep the offense cruising for Oregon Ducks football. Finally, J.D. analyzes when college football is "best" and the latest update we have on EA Sports College Football 2025. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, we've got more transfer portal juice as some of the top guys are starting to make their commitments. J.D. unpacks the latest. Speaking of the transfer portal, the Auburn Tigers have been absolutely on FIRE! How/why is it happening? J.D. breaks it down. We've got the last major weekend of spring games on deck! What are we watching for from Deion Sanders & Colorado Buffs football, Dylan Raiola & Nebraska Cornhuskers football, and Oregon Ducks football. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal has seen it's fair amount of entries. J.D. breaks down the latest with some of the high-profile names (including KeAndre Lambert-Smith zeroing in on Texas A&M Aggies football and Auburn Tigers football). Unpopular takes are BACK! J.D. unpacks the thought around Ohio State Buckeyes football QB room and Alabama Crimson Tide football avoiding a fall off in 2024. Finally, J.D. gives his rules for how he would most effectively utilize the transfer portal in CFB and the BEST CFB broadcast crews in the game. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, J.D. unpacks the latest from the transfer portal in college football, spring game takeaways from FSU, Texas, USC, and MORE. Finally, WHY was Arch Manning's performance so impressive in the Texas spring game? J.D. breaks it down. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Redeem Code "JD" at Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase: https://rhoback.com Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal in college football is continuing to roll. What's the latest with the big names (like KeAndre Lambert Smith, Cormani McClain, Damien Martinez, and MORE) J.D. unpacks the latest intel. Volume 2 of CFB transfer portal "Who Needs What?" premiers as J.D. breaks down the needs at Progrums like Oklahoma Sooners football, Auburn Tigers football, Miami Hurricanes football, and USC Trojans football. Spring games are BACK this week! J.D. previews what we're watching in spring games for Florida State Seminoles football, Texas Longhorns football, Texas A&M Aggies, and Others! football Finally, Josh Newberg joins the show to talk QB dominoes in the 2025 recruiting class (including 5-star Julian Lewis) and J.D. explains why Cam Ward just WORKS in Shannon Dawson's offense at Miami. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Download the GameTime app and redeem code: HardCount for $20 off your first purchase. (Terms apply) www.FACTORMEALS.com/jd50 to get 50% off + 20% off your next box with active subscription! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal in college football continues to churn, buzz, and everything in between. J.D. breaks down the latest intel on some of the top names (like Damien Martinez and KeAndre Lambert Smith) and addresses some of the latest movement. As the college football transfer portal opens up, who needs to address what? J.D. unpacks what he would like to see of the top Progrums in CFB go after this portal cycle including: Alabama Crimson Tide football, Miami Hurricanes football, Michigan Wolverines football, Oregon Ducks football, and MORE. Finally, J.D. gives his thoughts on Colorado Buffs safety, and son of Deion Sanders, Shiloh Sander's Instagram call to action and why J.D. believes folks should slow down on writing off Florida Gators football. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is OPEN in College Football. Who's on the move? Who will be a major buyer? What's the latest intel? J.D. breaks down all of it with Pete Nakos AKA Portal Pete. We had our first round of spring games across the CFB landscape this past weekend. J.D. unpacks his takeaways from spring games played by Georgia Bulldogs football, Miami Hurricanes football, Florida Gators football, and MORE. Finally, J.D. breaks down why Jalen Milroe will be a massive success for Alabama Crimson Tide football in Kalen DeBoer's offense and the current status of the QB room for Ohio State Buckeyes football. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, the transfer portal is starting to get rolling. J.D. provides the latest update with Bear Alexander! We went to Tuscaloosa yesterday to sit down with the Head Coach of Alabama Crimson Tide football, Kalen DeBoer! Coach talked to us about everything from his A-Day attire to recruiting to how he plans to utilize Jalen Milroe's unique skillset. Speaking of spring games, there is a plethora of Progrums set to play their spring game this weekend. J.D. previews the spring practice finale for Georgia Bulldogs football, Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, LSU Tigers football, Florida Gators football, and MORE! Fresh off the road, J.D. also breaks down his latest observations from our visit to Tennessee Vols football. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Transfer Portal is already buzzing with activity and "intends" to enter. J.D. breaks down the latest. Jalen Milroe is a different style of QB than Kalen DeBoer has utilized the past few seasons but J.D. breaks down why the formula is absolutely there for Alabama Crimson Tide football in 2024! Fresh off of our visit with Tennessee Vols football, J.D. sets the table for how we should evaluate, Vols QB, Nico Iamaleava his first year as the starter. We also air our conversation with Tennessee Vols Head Coach, Josh Heupel. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, it’s April and college football is still the greatest sport on the face of the planet. J.D. unpacks some of the narratives we need to guard against in college football. These narratives pertain to Alabama Crimson Tide football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida Gators football, and Auburn Tigers football. Don’t let “Big CFB” tell you what to think. In the same vein as narratives, who are some college football’s teams that deserve more buzz than they’re getting right now. J.D. pounds the table for teams like LSU Tigers football, Michigan Wolverines football, and more! Finally, J.D. makes a definitive statement on the Auburn Tigers football win total in 2024 and gives his thoughts on the current status of Florida State Seminoles football. It’s the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let’s have a DAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, are we about to enter into a college football super conference era? An article came out yesterday talking about the idea. J.D. gives his thoughts. Who are the most INTERESTING college football teams in the world/ 2024 season? J.D. gives his shortlist including teams like Oklahoma Sooners football, Florida State Seminoles football, Texas A&M Aggies football, and USC Trojans football. Speaking of interesting, could Miami Hurricanes football be a top 10 team in the CFB in 2024? J.D. unpacks why that would not be the craziest thing in the world for Mario Cristobal and Cam Ward. Who are college football's most dangerous defenses? J.D. talks through why Ohio State Buckeyes football, Nebraska Cornhusker football, and others are ones to watch. Finally, the Transfer Portal is about to open for the spring window. J.D. call his shot on what to expect and some predictions on specific teams including Auburn Tigers football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, and Michigan Wolverines football. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, Georgia Bulldogs football Head Coach, Kirby Smart did a very interesting interview with ESPN's Chris Low. They covered a variety of topics, including the new path to a national title in college football. Today, J.D. breaks down what is now going to be required to win it all in CFB and who, as we sit here in April, has the chops to do it? (hint: Georgia Bulldogs football, Texas Longhorns football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Oregon Ducks football). The off-season is a beautiful thing if you view it properly. With that being said, who's winning the offseason right now in CFB? J.D. unpacks the latest with winners like Miami Hurricanes football, Ole Miss football, and others! Finally, Phillip Dukes joins the show to break down the latest in the world of college football recruiting and J.D. sounds off on the latest spring intel from Alabama Crimson Tide football. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Tigers football Head Coach, Hugh Freeze, joins the show! J.D. made the trip down to Auburn, Alabama to sit down with Hugh Freeze and get his thoughts on Payton Thorne, Auburn's internal standard, and just how good, 5-star freshman WR, Cam Coleman can be. J.D. breaks down the latest intel from spring ball with at Auburn as well as other top Progrums like Florida Gators football, Florida State Seminoles football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. Speaking of Progrums, Ohio State Buckeyes football has been on recruiting HEATER! J.D. unpacks what the Buckeye's momentum means for the future and why the Ryan Day slander needs to quiet down. Finally, J.D. breaks down what success looks like for Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Crimson Tide football in year 1 as well as some of the best spring football propaganda. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, recruiting is the gift that keeps on giving in college football! National Recruting Analyst Josh Newberg joins the show to talk through the latest on the recruiting trail including USC Trojans football HEATER, the visits set up for 5-Star QB Julian Lewis, and his thoughts on Colorado Buffs football Head Coach Deion Sanders decision to not do in-home visits. J.D. also previews the glorious matchup in Week 1 with Georgia Bulldogs football and Clemson football set to get after it to star the college football season. J.D. breaks down his impact freshman (including players with Ohio State Buckeyes football, Auburn Tigers football, and MORE). It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, a former Florida Gator football player had some things to say about his old team that raised some eyebrows. J.D. gives his thoughts and why Billy Napier just needs games to be played. Staying in the Sunshine State, Miami Hurricane football has a golden opportunity this college football season. J.D. breaks down why 2024 is massive year for Mario Cristobal and Cam Ward at The U. J.D. responds to one of your "unpopular" takes about Kalen DeBoer and Alabama Crimson Tide football and sets expectations for the new QB1 of Tennessee Vols football, Nico Iamaleava. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, with a new year comes new expectations, who's feeling the most PRESSURE in college football? J.D. sounds off on teams like Tennessee Vols football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida Gators football and MORE! For those that have kept tabs on the recruiting trail, Lincoln Riley and USC Trojans football have been getting AFTER IT! J.D. unpacks USC's success and why he believes Lincoln Riley is one of the more misunderstood coaches in CFB. J.D. answers one of your thoughts on Texas Longhorns football competing for a national title as well as his thoughts on Colorado Buffs football and Deion Sanders ahead of 2024. Finally, our favorite spring football propaganda. It's the biggest Tuesday of the week! Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on X: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Follow us on X https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders addressed that he does not go to recruits homes for visits of Colorado Buffs football recruits? J.D. gives his thoughts. It's absolute madness that's about to happen in college basketball but who could cause chaos in college football this year? J.D. talks through agents of chaos teams like Florida Gators football, Auburn Tigers football, and more. Oklahoma Sooners football avoided madness by keeping Demarco Murray as their RB coach. J.D. breaks down the impact in Norman. Finally, J.D. gets you prepped for what to expect in the 2nd window of the college football transfer portal this spring and why Georgia could be even BETTER in 2024. It's the biggest Thursday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Hard Count, college football is madness! Former 5-Star OT Kaydn Proctor transferred to Iowa in January and is now transferring BACK to be part of Alabama Crimson Tide football where he was a Freshman All-American last season. What does this mean for the future of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts. In other news, is Clemson about to end the ACC? Pete Nakos joins to break down the impact of Florida State and Clemson's lawsuit against the conference. Spring ball is starting to get into full swing! J.D. provides the latest intel from Georgia Bulldogs football and Texas Longhorns football. Finally, who are the MOST RABID fanbases in college football? J.D. gives his list. It's the biggest Wednesday of the week. Let's have a DAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices