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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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The Hard Count Huddle: SEC-Netflix Doc Recap | CFB Futures We Like
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55:53Welcome 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 gentleman briefly recap Kaiden's 12 College Football Playoff teams before jumping into some college football future bets heading into the 2025 season. End…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Irish closing in on 2026 commitment? Big-time visitors confirmed
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49:13In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts.Blue & Gold is sponsored by Academy Sports + Outdoors! Check out their product here: https://www.academy.com/c/backpackBy Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Fall Camp Intel: Tennessee, Oklahoma, Notre Dame | Does LSU Or Clemson Need To Win MORE Week 1?
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44:28Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We give you fall camp previews from the Oklahoma Sooners, Tennessee Volunteers, and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before revealing which teams NEED to win in Week 1. Speaking of must win Week 1 games, who needs to win the opener in Death Valley more, the Clemson Tigers or the LSU Tigers? J.D. answers th…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Position battle updates, analysis from fall camp, more
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39:03In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame fall camp ANALYSIS, QB battle, preseason polls
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1:03:09In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Fall Camp Intel: Florida, Miami | Highlights from Ohio State, Auburn | Most Important QB Battles
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48:23Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. pulls back the curtain on the latest fall camp intel from The Sunshine State. Breaking down what he's hearing out of Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes Fall Camp so far. J.D. also ranks his top five most important quarterback battles taking place across the country at fall camp before diving into …
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The Hard Count Huddle: Kaiden's 12 CFP Teams & National Champion
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1:12:00Welcome 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, after J.D. made his predictions for the college football season earlier this week, Kaiden takes a stab at it. Forecasting the 12 teams his thinks will make th…
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Responding To Playoff Prediction PUSHBACK | Level Of DJ Lagway Concern | Nebraska Fall Camp Intel
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56:28Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. reacts to YOUR pushback from his latest 2025 prediction episode. Defending his take on LSU being the 2025 National Champions and Brian Kelly slander, having Texas A&M in his college football playoff, predicting Notre Dame as the No. 11 seed in the CFP with a round one elimination, being high on the…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: QB battle predictions, Fall camp preview, Latest from Pete Bevacqua, more
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41:52In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame fall camp BATTLES & KEY storylines | CJ Carr vs. Kenny Minchey
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1:16:12In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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College Football 2025 Season PREDICTIONS: National Champion, Playoff Teams, Conference Title Winners
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56:57Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... it is the official 2025 Prediction Show! J.D. reveals his predictions for the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12 title races including the conference title game participants and who he thinks will win each league and punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff. Then J.D. predicts which players will be in …
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The Hard Count Huddle: Who We're Rooting For & Best CFB Helmets Draft
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1:14:22Welcome 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 crew choses a handful of players and coaches they're rooting for this upcoming college football season before diving into their helmets draft. Each creati…
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Oklahoma & Florida Record PREDICTION | What Miami Needs From Beck | Ohio State Complacency
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45:36Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. gives record predictions for two teams with some of the hardest schedules in college football, the Florida Gators and Oklahoma Sooners. But before that he reveals the most volatile teams in college football followed by taking a look at Big Ten and ACC Media Days. Reacting to the Preseason Big Ten M…
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Tennessee & Notre Dame Record Predictions | Michigan Must Haves | Best Game For Every Week Of CFB
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52:39Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell .... J.D. kicks off the show by picking his best game from each and every week of the college football season. Also diving into the offseason takes heading into the season that he's not buying which includes opinions about Penn State's national title hopes, Brian Kelly's impact on LSU, the expectations for …
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Ex-college scout analyzes key Fighting Irish commits | QB trending ND?
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59:26In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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The Hard Count Huddle: SEC Media Days Recap!
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35:35Welcome 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 guys recap their week in Atlanta from SEC Media Days. Reflecting on the impressions they got from quarterbacks like Auburn's Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma's Jo…
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Alabama's DIFFERENCE | Oklahoma QB1 Joins | Florida Gators Phase 2 | Arch Manning Last Name Matters
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44:25Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, Oklahoma QB John Mateer and TexAgs.com Co-Owner and Executive Director Billy Liucci join the show from SEC Media Days in Atlanta. Where Mateer details his journey to Norman this offseason and Liucci preview Texas A&M's upcoming season. J.D. also shares his SEC Media Days takeaways from the Florida Gators, …
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Pod Like A Champion: O-line shuffle, Notre Dame commits Javian Osborne & Brayden Robinson join!
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1:08:54In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Paul Finebaum Joins | Greg McElroy Clarifies Saban Return Comments, Bama QB Battle | LSU Can Win It All
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43:59Live from SEC Media Days in Atlanta, The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell delivers an all-star episode featuring Paul Finebaum on the future of college football, his career, and the evolving SEC. ESPN’s Greg McElroy also joins the show to clarify his Nick Saban comments and Alabama's QB Battle. Then J.D. explains why LSU is built for a national title r…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: What's next for the Fighting Irish in the 2026 class and beyond?
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44:01In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Nebraska & Oregon Record PREDICTION | Does Texas Have A Georgia Problem | EA Sports CFB 26 Is OUT!
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1:02:05Today on The Hard Count, On3’s J.D. PicKell breaks down the biggest breakout candidates in college football for 2025, including DJ Lagway at Florida, Dylan Raiola at Nebraska, Oklahoma’s SEC-ready backfield, and more. He also dives into win total predictions for Nebraska and Oregon, analyzing their 2025 schedules and key matchups in the Big Ten. Pl…
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Pod Like A Champion: Charles Jagusah injury reaction, what's next, emergence of Cam Williams?
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1:01:50In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Notre Dame 6-pack: What's next for the Irish offensive line after Charles Jagusah injury?
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43:34In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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The MOST Potential In College Football? | Alabama 2025 Needs | Florida State Record Prediction
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48:01On this episode of The Hard Count with On3’s J.D. PicKell, we dive into the players and teams with the most potential across the college football landscape in 2025 — from breakout stars like LaNorris Sellers and Bryce Underwood to loaded rosters at LSU, Penn State, and Texas A&M. J.D. also previews the must-watch early season games that could shape…
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Transfer QB Expectations | Florida Pulse | Michigan vs Ohio St Psych | Colorado, Clemson Predictions
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59:21Get 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 …
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Notre Dame call-in show with Mike Singer: Fighting Irish recruiting ready for another big run?
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1:01:54Blue & Gold's Mike Singer takes live calls from Notre Dame fans.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Fighting Irish roster updates, Best O-line in CFB, more
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44:33In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Georgia Recruiting HEATER | Ohio State Record Prediction | Safest College Football Playoff Picks?
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54:34On 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 f…
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The Hard Count Huddle: College Football Playoff Locks & Predictions | SEC Media Day Look Ahead
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1:17:43Welcome 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 w…
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Alabama's GIFT From Castellanos | MOST Important Teams | EA Sports CFB 26 Toughest Places To Play?
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54:29On 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 ag…
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Pod Like A Champion: Latest on Notre Dame's insane recruiting run, first 2027 QB offers ☘️
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1:08:19In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Castellanos CALLS OUT Bama | Texas Has NEXT Elite QB | Miami, Michigan Ripples | Impact Portal Adds
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46:39On 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 c…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Singer & Kelly break down latest intel, developments
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45:17In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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2025 CFB Narratives: Lincoln Riley Questions | Carson Beck Comeback? | Oregon’s Biggest Challenge
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31:53Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, a Punchline Culture Special! PicKell dives into many of the punchlines surrounding the top players, coaches, and teams in college football. Fully breaking them down and debunking some of the most talked-about topics in the sport heading into the 2025 season. What's wrong with the negative narrative surroun…
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame recruiting is on FIRE 🔥 ☘️ Hyde & Singer discuss
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50:50In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Jordan Botelho suffers another injury, Latest from Marcus Freeman, More
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42:17In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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CFB Voicemail Special: John Mateer Hype, Jeremiah Smith Phase 2 | Alabama Disrespect? UGA Outlook
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52:53On this Voicemail Special episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, fans across the country sound off with bold takes and burning questions for the 2025 college football season. From Arch Manning’s national title expectations at Texas and Jeremiah Smith’s sophomore outlook at Ohio State, to Alabama and Georgia fan anxiety and Florida’s potential…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Intel on all 21 official visitors in South Bend this weekend
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1:05:45In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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PRESSURE For New Contender QBs | Michigan Formula | Wrong Questions About UGA at QB? | Big Ten Tiers
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56:25On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles another conference tiers list. This time breaking up the Big Ten into unique tiers ahead of the 2025 season before giving out pressure ratings to first year quarterbacks like Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, Dante Moore, and others. Also doing individual deep dives into quarterbacks like Gunnar Sto…
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Pod Like A Champion: Hyde & Singer preview MASSIVE official visit weekend at Notre Dame
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1:25:14In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Intel from Irish coordinators, what House settlement means for ND, more
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42:37In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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BIGGEST College Football Shakeups: DJ Lagway Looks HUGE | Dylan Raiola Potential with Nebraska
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40:37On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reveals his SEC Tier! Placing every team in the Southeast Conference into unique groups with SEC Media Days just one week away before breaking down some recent viral content surrounding Florida QB DJ Lagway and Texas QB Arch Manning. Ending the show with several potential storylines that could shake u…
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Sunday Sprint: ESPN FPI Rankings & Natty Odds | Lagway, Underwood, Downs, Dante Moore Breakdowns
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42:09The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. Today on the Sprint (after spitting some bars) J.D. reacts to the FPI Top 25 Preseason Rankings and National Championship Percentages…
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CFB Predictions: Texas #1 Defense, Tennessee QB Upgrade, Notre Dame Elite WR | Summer Recruiting
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1:05:15On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell drops bold predictions for the 2025 college football season and is joined by On3’s Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong for a can’t-miss recruiting segment. J.D. breaks down why Texas might field the nation’s best defense, why Tennessee’s quarterback room could be stronger post-Nico, and why Notre Da…
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Pod Like A Champion: Freeman & Riley comment on Notre Dame-USC rivalry, early season predictions
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1:13:39In a weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tim Hyde and Mike Singer discuss and react to the latest news and notes in the world of Notre Dame football and recruiting.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Insider updates from Marcus Freeman, 2 QB system smokescreen?, more
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42:40In a NEW weekly YouTube live show, Blue & Gold’s Tyler Horka and Jack Soble analyze six Notre Dame topics with host Mike Singer.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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CFB 2025 PREDICTIONS: Ohio State QB Outlook, Carson Beck & Miami Potential, Oklahoma 5-0 Pre Texas
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43:17It’s Prediction Tuesday on The Hard Count ! In this episode, J.D. calls his shot on some of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 college football season. From Oklahoma’s SEC start with John Mateer, to Carson Beck’s fit at Miami, to Julian Sayin’s spot in the Big Ten QB race — no prediction is off-limits. He also dives into whether Clemson’s…
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Sunday Sprint: Way Too Early Preview Extravaganza!
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51:32The Sunday Sprint is back! J.D. PicKell is bringing you the best of the best from The Hard Count this week! We’ve packed all of J.D.’s top takes and sound bites into one must-listen episode for college football fans. This week's Sunday Spring consist of several way too early previews for the upcoming college football season starting with a Week 1 m…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: All of the latest Fighting Irish SCOOP ahead of BUSY June
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56:05In a weekly YouTube live show at Blue & Gold, recruiting writers Mike Singer and Kyle Kelly give the latest on Notre Dame’s recruiting efforts.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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The Hard Count Huddle: QB Excitement & Storylines | Transfer Portal & NIL Narratives in CFB
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51:10Welcome 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 gang talks about the quarterbacks their most excited to watch this upcoming football season. Unpacking the fascinating expectations and storylines for guy…
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