Today on The Hard Count with J.D. PicKell ... Merry Christmas Eve! Jake Crain of Crain & Company joins the show for a special Christmas Eve edition of the show. Breaking down Auburn, Florida, and Penn State's head coach hirings before diving into the College Football Playoff. Looking back at the first round performances from Miami, Oregon, and Alabama plus what's ahead for those team in their second round matchups.

Happy Holidays!

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