Today on The Hard Count, sometimes the truth is a hard pill to swallow. J.D. and Andy Staples unpack the truths in college football that will set us all free including a few takes on Ohio State Buckeyes football and Ryan Day as well as LSU Tigers football and Brian Kelly. Continuing the "State of..." series, J.D. breaks down the current state of the Transfer Portal in college football. Texas Longhorns football and Texas A&M Aggies football will FINALLY run it back on the football field. J.D....
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 247
Today on The Hard Count, it's an electric day to talk some college football! The "State Of..." series rolls on as J.D. unpacks the current state of recruiting in the world of college football. Nebraska Cornhusker football has a massive amount of buzz around them with Dylan Raiola's 1st year on campus and year 2 of the Matt Rhule era getting rolling. What would be a win total that would satisfy the fanbase in Lincoln? J.D. gives his thoughts. Staying in Big Ten country, Michigan Wolverines footba...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 246
Today on The Hard Count, every college football season brings its own level of pressure but who are the teams that have the "now or never" vibe to them ahead of 2024. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and MORE! Florida Gators football has had a lot of buzz this offseason but what win total would the good folks in Gainesville be content/happy with in 2024? J.D. gives his informed opinion (thanks to GatorsOnline). Finally, J.D. talks through Joel K...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 245
Today on The Hard Count, Will Compton from Bussin With The Boys joins the Progrum! We talk his Nebraska Cornhuskers and how many wins he would be content with as well Alabama Crimson Tide football, Oregon Ducks football and the CFB tour BWTB took this spring. The guests don't stop there. Tennessee Vols QB commit George MacIntyre also joins us to talk where things stand with Tennessee Vols football and their recruiting efforts. Finally, J.D. unpacks the teams that NEED to make the College Footbal...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 244
Today on The Hard Count, narratives run rampant during this part of the year in college football. However, who are the teams that may have an incorrect narrative around them? J.D. gives his thoughts on Florida Gators football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Clemson Tigers football, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish football. 2023 was a great year on paper for Florida State Seminoles football. But what's at stake for Mike Norvell and DJU in 2024. J.D. breaks it down. Finally, J.D. talks through his CF...
May 30, 2024•42 min•Ep. 243
Today on The Hard Count, we are LIVE on location from the On3 Elite Series at The W Hote! With some of the top prospects in America in Nashville this week, J.D. breaks down the big storylines we're watching in the world of college football recruiting. In college football, a year can make all the difference. What could be the big differences we see in the SEC this year in 2024? J.D. unpacks his predictions for Tennessee Vols football, Auburn Tigers football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, and OTH...
May 29, 2024•43 min•Ep. 242
Today on The Hard Count, there's a lot of talk around more "parity" exisiting in college football as we move into the expanded playoff era... but is there really? J.D. gives his thoughts. We asked and you answered. J.D. unpacks some of your great unknowns for the 2024 college football surrounding Colorado Buffs football, Nico Iamaleava and Tennessee Vols football, as well as Michigan Wolverines football. We also breakdown the QB situations for some of the contenders for this year's national cham...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 241
Today on The Hard Count, Jaden Rashada suing Billy Napier, a former staffer, and a high-level booster was not on our college football bingo card. However, what does this mean for the 2024 season of Florida Gators football? J.D. gives his thoughts. September is absolutely STACKED with great college football games. J.D. breaks down the games that he believes are playoff...ish in nature, including Texas Longhorns football at Michigan Wolverines football, Georgia Bulldogs football vs Clemson Tigers ...
May 23, 2024•58 min•Ep. 240
Today on The Hard Count, college football is an absolutely wild sport and we are living in the middle of a 30 For 30. Jaden Rashada is suing Billy Napier, Florida Gators former Director of Player Engagement and NIL, and a high-level booster. Pete Nakos joins the show to break it down and J.D. gives his take on the situation . With an expanded College Football Playoff, on paper, there is more teams with a chance to make a run at a national title than ever before. J.D. answers what it will take fo...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 239
Today on The Hard Count, it's a rankings special! With the dust has settled on the college football and the transfer portal, J.D. ranks his top 25 teams in college football headed into the 2025 season. J.D. reveals how he sees Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Miami Hurricanes football, Florida State Seminoles football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, and OTHERS! You know we couldn't have a show and not talk about the latest with EA Sports College Football 25 right? J.D. gi...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 238
Today on The Hard Count, it's only May but it's NEVER too early to talk about the College Football Playoff. With the expanded field, could we see a 3-loss team make the dance, J.D. gives his thoughts on potential 9-3 teams that could find their way in (including Florida Gators football). Georgia Bulldogs football has been the standard in modern college football over. Are expectations too high for Kirby Smart and the Dawgs? J.D. gives his thoughts. We are getting some game times for some of the e...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 237
Today on The Hard Count, who will be the top QBs in college football in 2024? J.D. gives you his prediction (not current rankings) of the top QBs in the sport from teams like Georgia Bulldogs football, Alabama Crimson Tide football, Texas Longhorns football, Oregon Ducks football, and more! The transfer portal is wrapping up but a few big names are still on the board. Pete Nakos AKA Portal Pete joins the show to talk all things college football transfer portal and his prediction of Cormani McCla...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 236
Today on The Hard Count, with the dust settled on college football's transfer portal, J.D. gives his thoughts on who were the best gets from the spring portal cycle. In 2024, Georgia Bulldogs football is going to be DIFFERENT. J.D. breaks down why. It is Nico Iamaleava time for Tennessee Vols football. How good can the Vols be in 2024? J.D. gives his thoughts. Is Florida State Seminole football underrated into 2024. J.D. breaks down the 2024 outlook in Tallahassee. It's the biggest Thursday of t...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 235
Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal has calmed down enough for us to talk through who the big winners are. J.D. gives his thoughts on Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, Auburn Tigers football, and MORE. Speaking of Auburn, J.D. believes the Hugh Freeze coached offense could make a massive leap in 2024. Another transfer portal cycle has come and gone without Clemson Tigers football and Dabo Swinney participating. J.D. gives his thoughts on what this means ...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 234
Today on The Hard Count, the college football transfer portal had itself a weekend! Where did some of the big names land and how will they impact their next team? J.D. talks Oklahoma Sooners football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oregon Ducks football, and MORE! Next, J.D. unpacks why there needs to be more nuance when discussing Deion Sanders and Colorado Buffs football. With a new season, and an expanded College Football Playoff, around the corner, there is more opportunity than ever before for ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 233
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 ...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 232
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...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 231
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 Dyl...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 230
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 big...
Apr 26, 2024•55 min•Ep. 229
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 ...
Apr 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 228
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 footb...
Apr 24, 2024•56 min•Ep. 227
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 wat...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 226
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 fo...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 225
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...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 224
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 prac...
Apr 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 223
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...
Apr 11, 2024•47 min•Ep. 222
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 ...
Apr 10, 2024•55 min•Ep. 221
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 ...
Apr 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 220
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 b...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 219
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 Progru...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 218
