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 late…

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 h…

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…

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 wa…

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 footba…

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% …

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 Sooner…

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.…

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…

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'…

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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 footbal…

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…

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 fo…

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 c…

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 Aubu…

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Today on The Hard Count, recruiting is the gift that keeps on giving in college football! National Recruting Analyst Josh Newberg joins the show to talk through the latest on the recruiting trail including USC Trojans football HEATER, the visits set up for 5-Star QB Julian Lewis, and his thoughts on Colorado Buffs football Head Coach Deion Sanders …

Today on The Hard Count, a former Florida Gator football player had some things to say about his old team that raised some eyebrows. J.D. gives his thoughts and why Billy Napier just needs games to be played. Staying in the Sunshine State, Miami Hurricane football has a golden opportunity this college football season. J.D. breaks down why 2024 is m…

Today on The Hard Count, with a new year comes new expectations, who's feeling the most PRESSURE in college football? J.D. sounds off on teams like Tennessee Vols football, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Florida Gators football and MORE! For those that have kept tabs on the recruiting trail, Lincoln Riley and USC Trojans football have been getting A…

Today on The Hard Count, Deion Sanders addressed that he does not go to recruits homes for visits of Colorado Buffs football recruits? J.D. gives his thoughts. It's absolute madness that's about to happen in college basketball but who could cause chaos in college football this year? J.D. talks through agents of chaos teams like Florida Gators footb…

Today on The Hard Count, college football is madness! Former 5-Star OT Kaydn Proctor transferred to Iowa in January and is now transferring BACK to be part of Alabama Crimson Tide football where he was a Freshman All-American last season. What does this mean for the future of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts. In other news, is Clemson abou…

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Today on The Hard Count, it is NEVER too early to preview the Florida Gators vs Miami Hurricanes in Week 1 of the wonderful thing of the college football season! J.D. breaks down the matchup for both sides and the impact for Billy Napier and Mario Cristobal. There is no rivalry that can match the intensity of the Ohio State Buckeyes football and Mi…

Today on The Hard Count, we have MORE spring football and that means more spring 1st impressions. J.D. breaks down the latest from Miami Hurricanes football, Auburn Tigers football, and Alabama Crimson Tide football. Speaking of Alabama National Recruiting Analyst and host of the 5-Star Flex, Phillip Dukes, joins the show to break down the latest f…

Today on The Hard Count, we've got the man in charge of Notre Dame Fighting Irish football, Marcus Freeman joining the show! We talk to Coach about the new playoff format, Riley Leonard, "challenging everything," and MORE. Spring has sprung and that means we've got spring intel. We check out Progrums like Florida Gators football, Ohio State Buckeye…

Today on The Hard Count, we've got the Tennessee Vols football Head Coach Josh Heupel joining the show! Coach Heupel talks everything from evolving the offense with Nico Iamaleava, adapting from 2022 to 2023, and what he's expecting from the new faces in his secondary. J.D. answers one of your questions surrounding college football's "sleeping gian…

Today on The Hard Count, South Carolina Gamecocks football Head Coach Shane Beamer joins the show! Coach Beamer talks everything from the QB battle, hiring new staff members and how he's building the trenches. We got a great article from ESPN's Chris Low on Alabama's hiring of Kalen DeBoer and how it almost impacted Florida State Seminoles football…

Today on The Hard Count, we have the pleasure of talking ball, life, Dylan Raiola and everything in between with, Nebraska Cornhuskers Head Football Coach, Matt Rhule. Spring ball is HERE! J.D. unpacks some of the biggest "what ifs" for teams like Michigan Wolverines football, Miami Hurricanes football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Alabama Crimson Ti…

Today on The Hard Count, Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal joins the show! J.D. gives his ACC Projection rankings, including teams like the Florida State Seminoles. Finally, J.D. talks through how we should evaluate the NEW era for Alabama Crimson Tide football under Kalen DeBoer. Let's have a DAY! Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3spor…

Today on The Hard Count, LSU Tigers Head Football Coach Brian Kelly joins the show! Coach Kelly talks Garrett Nussmeier taking over, utilizing Harold Perkins, and the feeling around year 3 in Baton Rouge. It is finally time for spring ball to get rolling! J.D. talks through areas of focus we need to lock in on across the SEC with teams like Auburn …

Today on The Hard Count, Florida State Seminole Head Coach Mike Norvell joins the show to talk everything from DJU and the transfer portal to FSU vs the ACC. Projection Rankings are BACK! This time, J.D. takes a look at the Big Ten. Where do the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines, and Oregon Ducks all rank? J.D. sounds off. J.D. breaks down s…

Today on The Hard Count, we have the Head Coach of USC Trojans football, Lincoln Riley joining the show to talk his new defensive staff, QB room, and their move to the Big Ten. The SEC is full of powerhouse Progrums there's Georgia Bulldogs football, Tennessee Vols football, Texas Longhorns football, LSU Tigers football, but who are most impactful …

Today on The Hard Count, what does the future hold? None of us know for sure but J.D. gives his "Projection Rankings" for the future top 5 teams in the SEC over the course of the next 3 seasons. Where do teams like the Georgia Bulldogs, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns and others rank? J.D. gives his list. The best in the game, Pet…

Today on The Hard Count, the ORIGINAL Progrum Guy and Head Coach of the Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning joins the show! J.D. and Coach talk everything from culture to the Ducks move to the Big Ten. It's that time of year where "punchline culture" is running rampant. J.D. gives his thoughts on why the Miami Hurricanes, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Texas A&M A…

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Today on The Hard Count, the Sunshine State is absolutely STACKED with high school talent. Where do things stand for the big 3 in the Sunshine State? J.D. gives his thoughts on the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators. We have reached the ACC chapter of our book when it comes to unpacking preseason win totals. J.D. analy…

Today on The Hard Count, the College Football Playoff and ESPN have agreed to massive extension for the expanded playoff that will be worth $7.8 BILLION. What does this say about the current state of college football? J.D. gives his thoughts and also provides a warning. Big Ten preseason win totals are out! J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the mo…

Today on The Hard Count, we've got some piping hot college football preseason win totals fresh for your spring. J.D. gives his thoughts on some of the most intriguing numbers in the SEC for the Georgia Bulldogs football, Tennessee Vols football, Oklahoma Sooners football, Texas A&M Aggies football and Alabama Crimson Tide football. It has been a bu…

Today on The Hard Count, it is National Signing Day round 2! National Recruiting Analyst, Josh Newberg, joins the show. Who won the 2024 recruiting cycle? J.D. and Josh talk through the recruiting classes for the Georgia Bulldogs, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Auburn Tigers, Florida Gators, Texas Longhorns, and MORE. J.D. and Josh also…

Today on The Hard Count, who are the top 5 coaches in college football TODAY? Do they coach LSU Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Florida State Seminoles, or the Texas Longhorns? What about the Ohio State Buckeyes? J.D. gives his thoughts as well as his criteria for his top 5? National Signing Day is tomorrow! Josh Newberg joins to break down what to expec…

Today on The Hard Count, the NCAA took a swing at Tennessee Vols football and now the NCAA has a lawsuit on their hands. J.D. breaks down why this could be the end of the NCAA. The college football off-season has been anything but quiet. J.D. gives a few predictions for what could be ahead for Michigan Wolverines football and Florida State Seminole…

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Today on The Hard Count, what is going on with Tennessee Vols and the NCAA? J.D. gives his thoughts on why Donde Plowman bringing the heat was ELITE! Pete Nakos joins the show to make sense of this lawsuit vs the NCAA. Finally, we get to your "unpopular" takes about Nebraksa Cornhusker football, Ohio State Buckeyes football quest for a National Cha…

Today on The Hard Count, Auburn Tigers football made moves last night in hiring DJ Durkin to be their new defensive coordinator. What does this say about where Hugh Freeze has the Tigers headed? J.D. gives his thoughts. Yesterday was a massive day in the recruiting world as we released our final 5-star rankings for On3 yesterday. J.D. highlights a …

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Today on The Hard Count, the new era of Michigan Wolverines football is upon us! UM Head Coach, Jim Harbaugh is leaving for the NFL to be the new head coach of the LA Chargers. Who will be the next head coach in Ann Arbor? J.D. gives his thoughts and unpacks why the timing for Michigan could not have been better. Alabama Crimson Tide football and K…

Today On The Hard Count, there has been a lot of moving and shaking since the end of the college football season. With the transfer portal slowly coming to a close, and Nick Saban no longer coaching at Alabama, who are the top 12 teams in the country? J.D. gives his thoughts on where Progrums like Georgia Bulldogs football, the Ohio State Buckeyes,…

Today on The Hard Count, Ohio State Buckeyes football has added a TON of talent via the Transfer Portal. Ryan Day landed Caleb Downs and 5-star QB Julian Sayin via the Portal over the weekend. What does the Portal Combat in Columbus mean for the 2024 season? J.D. breaks it down. With that being said, who won the Transfer Portal. Was it the Texas Lo…

Today on The Hard Count, the new era of Alabama Crimson Tide football has gotten off to a rocky start with north of 20 players entering the Transfer Portal. What is going on at Bama? J.D. breaks it down. It looks like a two horse race for Caleb Downs. Will it be the Ohio State Buckeyes or the Georgia Bulldogs? J.D. gives his thoughts on his landing…