Best Notre Dame Football Recruiting Video Podcasts (2025)

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Castellanos CALLS OUT Bama | Texas Has NEXT Elite QB | Miami, Michigan Ripples | Impact Portal Adds 46:39

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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 c…

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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Singer & Kelly break down latest intel, developments 45:17

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In 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 31:53

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Today 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 50:50

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In 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 42:17

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In 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 52:53

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On 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 1:05:45

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In 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 56:25

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On 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 1:25:14

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In 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 42:37

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In 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 40:37

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On 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 42:09

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The 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 1:05:15

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On 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 1:13:39

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In 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 42:40

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In 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 43:17

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It’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! 51:32

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The 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 56:05

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In 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 51:10

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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 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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Anonymous Coach Intel | Michigan Focus | Nebraska Expectations | Ohio St Credit | Natty Contenders 46:31

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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes that give rare insight into the Big Ten's top programs heading into 2025. From what Bryce Underwood needs at Michigan, Nebraska’s rebuild under Matt Rhule, the truth about Ryan Day at Ohio State and more, J.D. breaks down what coaches are really saying and what it all …

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Pod Like A Champion: Tim Hyde SOUNDS OFF on future of USC rivalry, College Football Playoff 1:05:32

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In 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: Major updates to College Football Playoff | How does it impact the Irish?! 40:03

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In 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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Anonymous CFB Coaches Said WHAT? | Oklahoma's Gamble | Florida Potential | Georgia Trend? 41:39

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On this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell reacts to anonymous coach quotes from Athlon Sports that reveal what college football coaches from the SEC are really saying about the biggest programs and players heading into 2025. Is Oklahoma’s John Mateer a gamble or a game-changer? Can DJ Lagway be the best QB in the SEC? Has Georgia lost an edge…

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Does Georgia Have An EDGE? | Carson Beck, Miami Upside | Arch Manning An Upgrade For Texas? | Aaron Murray joins! 39:58

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ESPN's Aaron Murray joins J.D. PicKell on this episode of The Hard Count to break down the biggest topics in college football heading into the 2025 season. From Georgia’s identity to Texas’ QB situation and Miami’s massive opener, it’s all on the table.🧃 Does Georgia still have the EDGE?Kirby Smart built a dynasty by making Georgia the most physica…

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Notre Dame 6-pack: Future of Notre Dame vs. USC rivalry, summer enrollee instant impact, more 39:42

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In 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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These College Football Answers WILL CHANGE The 2025 Season... 51:50

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The SEC is once again the center of the college football universe—and in this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell tackles the biggest questions facing the conference heading into the 2025 season.🧃 Is DJ Lagway as advertised for Florida?DJ Lagway might be the most exciting true freshman quarterback in college football. Can he live up to the hype…

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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: Fighting Irish on a roll! | What's next in the 2026 class? 45:13

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People Are Missing THIS Ahead of The 2025 College Football Season 50:05

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...here's what's NOT being said ahead of the 2025 college football season. J.D. goes across the SEC and breaks down what's not being discussed about all the top team in the league. From the narrative around Arch Manning and Texas, the upside of Florida's wide receiver room, the QB position at Alabama, and mo…

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Pod Like A Champion: Scheduling & playoff updates, Notre Dame recruiting is ON FIRE 1:08:11

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In 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: Irish primetime matchups, Is Malachi Fields hype too much? more 42:37

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In 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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Biggest Questions For Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, USC | What John Mateer Brings To Oklahoma 1:07:49

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell... J.D. tackles the biggest questions in the Big Ten Conference this upcoming college football season. Breaking down if Michigan freshman QB Bryce Underwood can meet the moment, if Ohio State's new coordinators can uphold the Buckeyes' standard, if Oregon's offense can maintain their success with Dante Moor…

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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: All the LATEST on top Fighting Irish targets | Jonaz Wlton, Tiki Hola 50:15

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In 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 FACE Of College Football In 2025? | MOST Electric Saturday | Alabama, Notre Dame Rank Explained 49:37

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Today on The Hard Count ... Who will be the face of college football in 2025? J.D. PicKell makes the case for Texas QB Arch Manning as the sport’s next superstar. He also lets listeners chime in on his latest Post-Spring Top 25 rankings and responds to their gripes about where teams like Notre Dame, Alabama, and Arizona State landed. Also ranking t…

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Pod Like A Champion: Is Notre Dame a top-5 job in America? Recruiting overview/analysis, top 25s, more 1:10:56

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In 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: Post-spring top-25 reaction, Irish vs. Clemson series LOCKED in, more 39:50

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In 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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College Football Post Spring Top 25 Rankings | Georgia Lands 5-Star QB | Sherrone Moore Suspension 1:14:08

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...we're once again talking the greatest sport on he face of planet earch: college football. 🧃 J.D.’s Post-Spring Top 25 College Football Rankings Who’s rising, who’s falling, and which teams are ready to make a national title run after spring ball? J.D. PicKell breaks down his updated Top 25 rankings. 🧃 Geo…

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Sunday Sprint: Early OSU vs TX, MIA vs FL, CUSE vs TENN Previews | Texas Roster Cost | USC Recruiting | CFB 26 Talk 49:31

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The 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. takes an early look at some of the marquee matchups in the college football season following the conclusion of spring …

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The Hard Count Huddle: Belichick's Relationship | Most Anticipated Games | Alabama, FSU Culture | 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla 1:07:58

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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, J.D. and Kaiden unpack the fascinating and viral relationship between North Carolina head coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson. Followed by a…

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Notre Dame recruiting UPDATE: New commit, Where the 2026 class stands, coaches on the road, more 44:43

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In 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 Fans Trusting Again | Arch Manning, Texas Future | Notre Dame Perception | Michigan 2025 ID 1:06:48

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... J.D. explains why Arch Manning may not declare for the NFL Draft after just one year as Texas’ starter, also looking at the other side of the Red River and making the case for Oklahoma QB John Mateer as a breakout star. J.D. also breaks down Notre Dame's national perception, discusses how Michigan’s off…

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Notre Dame 6-pack: Transfer Portal CLOSED | Irish the No. 2 team in the country? | MORE 40:29

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Michigan vs Ohio State Golden Age | Auburn Potential | Miami Skill Stress | Transfer Portal BIG Wins 54:11

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Today on The Hard Count ... J.D. PicKell dives into the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry and how "The Game" has become the defining matchup of this college football era. He also breaks down the top transfer portal additions that could reshape the 2024 season, and addresses your biggest concerns surround Miami, LSU, and Auburn this upcoming season. P…

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Sunday Sprint: Cam Ward Effect | Michigan, Texas Draft Takeaways | CFB 26 News | Atkinson to OSU, FSU Outlook 45:24

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The 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 his biggest takeaways following the first round of the NFL Draft, which includes the impact of No. 1 overa…

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The Hard Count Huddle: First Round NFL Draft Reaction | SEC Bias | Fixing Non Conference Schedule/CFP 1:04:13

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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, 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 49:36

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In 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 55:20

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Today 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 40:39

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In 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 47:20

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J.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 1:15:23

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In 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 1:02:35

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The 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…