Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's going on in the transfer portal? J.D. reacts to the Demond Williams saga, what it means for the Washington Huskies, and the future of college football and the transfer portal. Also unpacking some of the latest transfer portal commitments across the country and Alabama QB Ty Simpson's recent decision to declare for the NFL Draft.

We also dive into what is at stake for the Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl, take an honest look at the Florida Gators, and give our final predictions for the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... What's the latest in the transfer portal? J.D. breaks down the top recent quarterback commitments across the college football landscape before jumping into the College Football Playoff Semifinals. Unpacking what's being missed in the Fiesta Bowl between Ole Miss and Miami along with Friday's Peach Bowl between Oregon and top ranked Indiana.

J.D. also pulls back the curtain on what excites and scares him about the current QBs remaining in the CFP, Ty Simpson's current dilemma between declaring for the NFL and returning to college football to potentially transfer, and takes an honest look at the Michigan Wolverines following the hiring of Kyle Whittingham and retention of Bryce Underwood.

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Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... CFP Semifinal Predictions! J.D. dives into the two College Football Playoff games this week starting with the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday between Miami and Ole Miss followed by the Peach Bowl, a rematch between Oregon and Indiana. Who do we think will move on to the national championship in Miami?

We also talk about the latest transfer portal commitments that will have a huge impact on next college football season, revisit Arch Manning Mania following a strong finish to his first season as Texas' starter, and discuss what's next for the Georgia Bulldogs following their College Football Playoff elimination.

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