The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

Don't Overreact If... FSU Beats SMU, LSU Looks Average, Notre Dame Doesn't Dominate

The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... We prepare you for the potential overreactions of Week 1! J.D. goes through some of the top matchups of the weekend with storylines that could warrant an overreaction, breaking down a potential Florida State win, Notre Dame not blowing out Wisconsin, Boise State giving Oregon a scare, and more. Also diving into Texas A&M quarterback Marcel Reed's recent comments about rival Texas before ending the show with some rapid fire predictions of games like Cal vs UCLA, Miami vs Stanford, Oklahoma vs UTEP, and UNLV vs Hawaii. The Hard Count is presented by Polymarket! Trade on College Football games every week on Polymarket. Download the Polymarket App with code ON3 for a $20 bonus upon sign up. https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/ON3 Trading not available in all jurisdictions. Check local regulations before trading. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Trading Is Risky. 100% Loss Can Occur.

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