Transfer QB Expectations | Florida Pulse | Michigan vs Ohio St Psych | Colorado, Clemson Predictions
Get ready for bold predictions, sharp insights, and playoff-shaking hypotheticals on today’s episode of The Hard Count. J.D. PicKell breaks down what he expects from the transfer QB wave is set to redefine the national landscape, checks the pulse on Florida’s rebuild under Billy Napier, and dives into the psychological edge behind The Game between Michigan and Ohio State. Plus, record predictions for Colorado and Clemson, and a rapid-fire look at the most chaotic, must-watch College Football Playoff matchups we could possibly get in 2025.
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Georgia Recruiting HEATER | Ohio State Record Prediction | Safest College Football Playoff Picks?
On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell delivers a jam-packed show covering the biggest storylines shaping the 2025 college football season. Opening things up by going across the country and breaking down the expectations for all the top first year starting QBs at college football's top programs. From Georgia’s red-hot recruiting run to a full win-loss prediction for Ohio State, J.D. breaks down who’s rising and who’s ready for a title push. He reveals the safest College Football Playoff picks based on roster strength and schedule, takes the pulse of the progrum at USC, and explains why comparing Kalen DeBoer to Nick Saban misses the bigger picture at Alabama.
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The Hard Count Huddle: College Football Playoff Locks & Predictions | SEC Media Day Look Ahead
Welcome to The Hard Count Huddle, a conversation show about all things college football and beyond with the host of The Hard Count J.D. PicKell and producer Kaiden Smith. Today in the huddle, the boys discuss the unique time that is the summer ahead of college football season before talking about SEC Media Days. Revealing what The Hard Count Crew will be on the lookout for in Atlanta starting on July 14 before diving deep into the College Football Playoff picture. Taking an early look at which teams are locks to make the CFP and others that will have to fight to make the 12-team field.
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Alabama's GIFT From Castellanos | MOST Important Teams | EA Sports CFB 26 Toughest Places To Play?
On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell breaks down the biggest headlines and boldest predictions heading into the 2025 college football season. From Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos giving Alabama unexpected bulletin board material, to why programs like Florida, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Texas Tech could become chaos agents in the Playoff race — this show has it all. J.D. also predicts Texas' win-loss record leading into the Red River Rivalry, analyzes Nebraska’s viral recruiting stunt with a live bull, and reacts to EA Sports’ list of the toughest places to play in College Football 26.
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Castellanos CALLS OUT Bama | Texas Has NEXT Elite QB | Miami, Michigan Ripples | Impact Portal Adds
On this episode of The Hard Count, On3’s J.D. PicKell unpacks some of the most intriguing storylines shaping the 2025 college football season. From Florida State QB Thomas Castellanos firing a shot at Alabama over scheduling disrespect, to high-impact transfer portal additions beyond the quarterback position, J.D. dives into what it all means for contenders like Ohio State, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Florida. He also breaks down the ripple effects facing Michigan and Miami heading into a pivotal year, and what to expect now that Tennessee has handed the reins to Joey Aguilar in a loaded SEC.
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