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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: First Round NFL Draft Reaction | SEC Bias | Fixing Non Conference Schedule/CFP
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1:04:13Welcome 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, they guys share their love for the return of John Gruden's QB Class before discussing their takeaways from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Also breakin…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: New PREDICTION logged for the Fighting Irish | ND keeps rolling
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49:36In 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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Transfer Portal Predictions | Can Tennessee Make It Work w/ Aguilar? | Miami's Mario Cristobal Joins
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55:20Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. dishes out bold transfer portal predictions and how key moves could shake up the college football landscape in 2025. Also can Tennessee make it work with new QB Joey Aguilar? We break down the fit and future in Knoxville and also also dive into Alabama’s current…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: LATEST from Marcus Freeman, QB discussion, Irish in the NFL Draft preview
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40:39In 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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The FIRST EVER Hard Count Mock Draft | For CFB Fans, By CFB Fans
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47:20J.D. PicKell takes his first ever swing at a mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin! This mock draft is for CFB fans, by CFB fans, and goes through every single pick in this year's first round. Check out J.D. going 32 for 32 on his predictions as he's also joined by Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith, to break down his…
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame QB debates | CJ Carr vs. Kenny Minchey
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1:15:23In 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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Tennessee, UCLA Transfer Portal QB Trade | Dan Lanning Joins | Bryce Underwood Michigan Overreaction
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1:02:35The transfer portal just got wild — J.D. breaks down the shocking QB swap between Tennessee and UCLA, as Joey Aguilar heads to Rocky Top and Nico Iamaleava heads west. We’ve also got fresh intel from across the portal on who’s rising and who’s on the move. Plus, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning stops by to talk spring practice, Dante Moore, and buildi…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Steve Angeli enters NCAA Transfer Portal, Kennedy Urlacher, more
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40:59In 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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Nico Transfer What CFB NEEDED? | Sherrone Moore Joins! | Spring Intel: Michigan, Texas, Nebraska
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1:01:16Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Nico Iamaleava is shaking up college football — is his transfer exactly what the sport needed? J.D. breaks down what it means for Tennessee and the national landscape. We’ve also got spring intel you need to hear from Michigan, Nebraska, and Texas — including Bryce Underwood and Arch Manning updates. Pl…
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NEXT For Nico & Tennessee? | QB Battle Update: UGA, Ohio State, Bama | Marcus Freeman Joins!
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1:19:43Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...Nico Iamaleava is officially entering the transfer portal — so what’s next for the former 5-star QB, and where does Tennessee go from here? J.D. breaks down what the Vols' future could look like heading into 2025. Plus, with the spring transfer portal wide open, we div…
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame football show: Reflections on Notre Dame spring game, QB breakdown, Irish recruiting on fire! 🔥
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1:04:24In 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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Blue-Gold Game REACTION | Analysis of Notre Dame spring game with Singer and Hyde
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1:02:14Mike Singer and Tim Hyde react to Notre Dame's annual Blue-Gold Game.By Blue & Gold Illustrated
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Irish making BIG moves on the trail | Weekend visit preview
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40:48In 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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Spring Game PREDICTIONS: UGA, Alabama, Ohio State, ND | Tennessee’s Josh Heupel Joins!
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59:25Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show)... Spring games are heating up across the country and J.D. shares his predictions for Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel joins the show to talk Nico Iamaleava, QB development, and the Vols’ momentum heading into 2025. We’ve also got spring pract…
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame spring practice nuggets, injury news, QB battle debates,
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1:02:02In 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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QB Battle Latest: Alabama, Ohio St | Spring Practice Intel: Oklahoma, Clemson | Arch READY At Texas | James Franklin Interview
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1:08:01Today on The Hard Count (the people's college football show...) J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Alabama, and Clemson, highlighting key position battles, standout performers, and how each team is gearing up for a championship run. He also dives into the Ohio State quarterback battle, one of the most high-profile comp…
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Connor Stalions Talks EVERYTHING From Sign Stealing to Bryce Underwood to Manifesto
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1:04:12Connor Stalions was the biggest story in college football in 2023 when the Michigan Wolverines won the national championship. Now, the man behind the Michigan Manifesto sits down with J.D. PicKell to talk about life since the Netflix documentary, the art of sign deciphering, and his relationship with 5-Star freshman Michigan QB Bryce Underwood.…
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Notre Dame recruiting update: NEW predictions logged for the Fighting Irish | TRENDING
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40:04In 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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Oklahoma vs Texas MOVIE | Spring Practice Intel: Tennessee, Florida, USC, FSU | Notre Dame Respect
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1:13:28Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...We’ve got insider intel from USC, Tennessee, Florida, and Florida State as spring practice heats up. J.D. breaks down the most exciting spring footage from Florida, Colorado, Michigan, and South Carolina, plus does Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame deserve more respect in …
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Greg McElroy’s bold comments about Steve Angeli, Jaylen Sneed outlook, more
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41:05In 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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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame offensive line analysis, RB recruiting breakdown, Twitter questions
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1:02:59In 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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Spring Intel: UGA, Ohio State, Tennessee | USC, Auburn Highlight Breakdown | Bryce Underwood Intel
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57:27Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show)...J.D. PicKell dives into the latest spring practice intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Tennessee—who’s standing out and what to watch for. Then he breaks down more spring propaganda, looking at highlights from Auburn, USC, and Penn State that have sparked excitement fo…
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Sunday Sprint: ND QB Battle | Underwood, Iamaleava, Salter Talk | Texas & Florida WR Update | USC Roster Building
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48:47The 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 J.D. breaks down the latest in Notre Dame’s quarterback battle and what it means for the Irish moving forward. After analyzi…
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The Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: The Fighting Irish are ROLLING | Latest nuggets, intel, more
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42:31In 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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Spring Practice Intel: Texas, Auburn, Nebraska, Oregon | UGA, Tennessee Highlight Breakdown | Michigan's Secret Weapon
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1:04:57Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Texas, Auburn, Oregon, and Nebraska. Plus, we dive into the best spring "propaganda" coming out of Georgia and Tennessee’s social media. You called, and we answered—reacting to your voicemails on Oklahoma…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Offensive line taking shape, Jeremiyah Love at receiver, quarterbacks, more
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Pod Like A Champion: Recruiting is picking up! + Reacting to comments from Notre Dame fans
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1:08:28In 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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Spring Intel: Michigan, Notre Dame, South Carolina | Bama Highlight Breakdown | Ohio State Repeat?
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49:47Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We deliver spring practice updates from Michigan, Notre Dame, and South Carolina, plus a deep dive into Alabama’s latest social media highlights from their practices in Tuscaloosa. J.D. also answers your voicemail questions. Can Ohio State repeat as champs in 2025? W…
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Sunday Sprint: Colorado vs Cuse Spring Game? | UGA and ND Offense Breakdowns | Alabama WRs Underrated | DJ Lagway Injury Concern | No. 1 WR commits to LSU
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43:50The 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 J.D. dives into the latest buzz around college football, including the potential for a Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game as …
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The Hard Count Huddle: March Madness vs College Football | DJ Lagway Injury Concerns | Spring Football Propaganda | Road Trip Snacks CFP
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1:17:25Welcome 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 "Kato" Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk a little March Madness and how it compares to the current and evolving college football postseason and landscape. The two also spe…
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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Fighting Irish trending for ELITE RB?! + Massive recruiting weekend
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37:30In 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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Notre Dame 6-pack: Spring practice surprises, QB battle, WR optimism, Takeaways from Marcus Freeman
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47:01In 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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Spring Practice QB Intel: Oklahoma, Bama, UGA, Ohio St | Michigan & Auburn QB Situation | Mike Norvell Joins!
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1:15:21Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... J.D. PicKell is breaking down the biggest QB battles and storylines across the country! Get the latest intel on quarterback competitions at Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State. Plus, what’s happening under center at Michigan—will Bryce Underwood take over? Aub…
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Pod Like A Champion: Notre Dame spring practice No. 1 TAKEAWAYS | QB battle,
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58:16In 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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Spring Practice Intel: Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson | Natty Year For Texas, Penn St, LSU? | Big 12 QB Rankings | Pulse of Texas A&M
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55:46Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell (the people's college football show) ... We’re breaking down the latest spring intel from Georgia, Ohio State, and Clemson as they gear up for the 2025 season. Plus, J.D. dives into why this could be the year for Texas, Penn State, LSU, and Clemson to make a championship run. We’re also ranking the Top 10 Q…
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Sunday Sprint: CFB 26 Deluxe Edition Leak | Mateer and Underwood Hype | Clemson Recruiting Heater | Pulse of Ohio State, Notre Dame
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52:49The 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 we start with a reaction to the leaked College Football 26 deluxe edition cover—what it reveals and what it means for the ga…
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The Hard Count Huddle: CFB Spring Practice Propaganda | Can Jackson Arnold Elevate Auburn + National Title Opportunity At LSU, Penn St
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1:16:45Welcome to the second episode of 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 "Kato" Smith. Today in the huddle, J.D. and Kaiden talk about the wonderful reality that is Spring Propaganda in CFB and which storylines have their attention inclu…
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Notre Dame recruiting update with Mike Singer: Should Irish fans freak out about latest results?
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34:46In 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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Spring Practice Intel: Florida, Miami, LSU | CFB Most PIVOTAL Games | USC #1 Recruiting Class
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51:08Today on The Hard Count ... Spring intel, pivotal matchups, and brutal schedules—J.D. PicKell breaks down everything you need to know for the 2025 college football season! Get the latest updates on Florida, Miami, and LSU spring practice as they gear up for a big year, plus a look at the most season-defining matchups across college football for 202…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Predicting post-spring QB pecking order, position battle previews, MORE
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44:23In 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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Pod Like A Champion: BURNING QUESTIONS going into Notre Dame spring ball
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58:24In 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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Spring Intel: Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama | Bryce Underwood, Arch Manning What Ifs | Top 10 ACC QBs
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56:53On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. breaks down the latest spring practice intel from Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama, discussing key takeaways and what to expect in the upcoming season. He also ranks the top 10 quarterbacks in the ACC, predicts the most impactful spring practice news, and discusses how QBs like freshma…
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Sunday Sprint: End of the ACC? | Bama QB Battle, Maiava Breakout Year | Sanders & Howard NFL Combine | Notre Dame's Future
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48:16The 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, we’re breaking down the recent news surrounding Clemson and Florida State's potential eventual departure from the ACC, the …
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The Hard Count Huddle: CFB Hard Knocks? | Miami CFP Odds, March Madness, Can OSU FINALLY beat Michigan
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56:44Welcome to the second episode of 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, J.D. and Kaiden talk about Hard Knocks being given and taken away from North Carolina and Bill Belichick and answer your questions! Whic…
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Notre Dame recruiting update with Mike Singer: Latest INTEL on Irish 2026 class | Flip watch? 👀 ☘️
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37:55In 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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CFB Next Coach To Win A Natty? | Transfer Portal Needs: Michigan, Miami, Texas | Auburn Spring Hopes
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1:15:23On today's episode of The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell, we dive into the biggest storylines shaping college football. Which head coach is on the verge of winning their first national championship in 2025? Is Georgia vs. Texas set to become the SEC’s next great rivalry? We also break down key spring transfer portal needs for top programs like Michig…
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Notre Dame 6-pack: Will the QB competition go into the fall? + Fighting Irish championship odds
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45:49In 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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Pod Like A Champion: Film ANALYSIS of Notre Dame QBs — who should start Week 1 vs. Miami?
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1:02:19In 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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Nebraska Spring Hopes | Big Ten Top QBs | Returning Production For Oklahoma, UGA, Ohio St, Clemson
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43:59Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D.ranks how he thinks the the top quarterbacks in the Big Ten will project in 2025, breaks the returning production for Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Ohio State, unpacks the proposal of some new rules potentially on the horizon for college football, and reveals what he wants to hear from Nebraska Co…
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Sunday Sprint: Oklahoma Hires Jim Nagy | Ohio State & A&M Spring Intel | FSU’s New Offense | USC 2025 | UGA vs. Oregon for Jared Curtis
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47:21The 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, we’re breaking down Jim Nagy taking over as Oklahoma’s General Manager, what J.D. wants to hear out of Ohio State and Texas…
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