College Football Week 1 EARLY Thoughts

Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell...

🧃 EARLY CFB Week 1 Thoughts
We honor, and respect, Week 0. With that being said, J.D. takes a peek at Week 1 and unpacks what's on his mind and what he'll be watching most closely.

🧃 Kato's College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction
Producer of The Hard Count, Kaiden Smith jumps on the mic to make his prediciton for how he sees the 2026 season shaking out. Kaiden breaks down his playoff field, bracket, and who he has hoisting the hardware as the confetti falls in Las Vegas.

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0:00 Intro
3:12 Clemson vs LSU Early Thoughts
10:58 Auburn vs Baylor Early Thoughts
21:35 Keelon Russell First Start Early Thoughts
28:58 Notre Dame vs Wisconsin Early Thoughts
38:03 SMU vs Florida State Early Thoughts
46:01 Kato's CFP Seeding Prediction
1:10:23 Kato's CFP Bracket Prediction

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