CFB's EARLY Natty CONTENDERS | Penn St Hires Jim Knowles | Ohio State DC Search | Nebraska Phase 3

In this episode of The Hard Count, J.D. PicKell dives deep into the biggest storylines in college football as we look ahead to 2025 and beyond. Here’s what’s on the docket: 🧃 Waaay -Too - Early 2025 National Title Contenders – Who’s shaping up to be a powerhouse next season? We break down the teams with the best shot at making a run for the College Football Playoff and ultimately, the National Championship. 🧃 Penn State Hires Jim Knowles – Big move for the Nittany Lions! J.D. discusses what Jim Knowles’ defensive expertise will mean for Penn State’s future, and how he could elevate their defense to elite status. 🧃 Ohio State’s Defensive Coordinator Search – With a critical hole to fill, Ohio State is on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator. What are the Buckeyes looking for, and who could step into this pivotal role? 🧃 USC Trojans Hire a GM – Lincoln Riley’s Progrum is making big moves, but is it all part of his plan to adapt and build a lasting contender at USC? We break down the Trojans’ new General Manager role and what it means for the future in LA. 🧃 Year 3 for Nebraska Cornhuskers Under Matt Rhule – Is Year 3 the breakthrough season Nebraska fans have been waiting for? J.D. assesses the progress under Matt Rhule and what’s next for the Cornhuskers. Tune in for a detailed, no-nonsense breakdown of everything college football fans need to know heading into the 2025 season. Make sure to subscribe, like, and drop your thoughts in the comments below! The Hard Count is presented by Huel, The World’s #1 Complete Nutrition Brand. It’s a complete meal in seconds—just grab, sip, and go. No more skipped meals or unfulfilling snacks. Huel makes it easy with nutrition that fits into your life and you can try it today for 15% off using code HARDCOUNT15. Get Huel today with this exclusive offer of 15% OFF + a FREE Gift at huel.com/HARDCOUNT15 #CollegeFootball #college #footballshow #collegefootballpodcast #On3 #NationalTitleContenders #PennState #OhioState #USC #Nebraska #MattRhule #JimKnowles #TheHardCount #JDPicKell Subscribe to On3! ⬇️ youtube.com/on3sports/?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to On3 | The best of college football and recruiting https://www.on3.com/ Follow J.D. PicKell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jdpickell Follow J.D. PicKell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdpickell/ Listen to The Hard Count on podcast! Spotify 🎧 : https://open.spotify.com/show/5Muz6cWNF4Dunh3QOcint6 Apple🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hard-count-with-j-d-pickell/id1634039449 Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/on3sports Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/on3/?hl=en Like/Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/On3Sports/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.