The Drive with Tim Donnelly

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discussed how the release of Brittney Griner is being treated by many in the sports world like a player transaction, and how many people in the sports world are unqualified to discuss the matter.

Based off of an image posted by Raleigh, NC-based band American Aquarium posted a photo they recently that showed a 'throwback' logo of NC State mascots fighting UNC, Duke, & Wake Forest mascots. Jeremey Markovich of NC Rabbit Hole discovered where the logos originated, and how logo licensing has evolved. Plus, Brooke Pryor of ESPN gives her takes on the NFL, including Russell Wilson, the Pitt...

Carolina Hurricanes color analyst Tripp Tracy discusses the play of Pyotr Kochetkov in goal for the Canes, and how he not might be the starter now for the team. Also, Tracy tells the story of getting famous golf personality, Manolo, to introduce the team's lineup before a recent game on the west coast. Also, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio answer #HeyJoe questions.

With the Transfer Portal wide open, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio spin the 'Transfer Wheel' to figure out where ACC quarterbacks might land. Also, Ovies & Giglio discuss Brittney Griner being released from Russian prison.

UNC football offensive coordinator Phil Longo is leaving North Carolina to become the offensive coordinator at Wisconsin. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio address the rumors that Phil Longo's departure means that QB Drake Maye is also leaving. Also during What's Trending, Ovies & Giglio discuss Aaron Judge, NC State & Duke basketball getting wins, and more.

Darin Gantt of Panthers.com discusses the parting of ways between the Carolina Panthers and QB Baker Mayfield, who didn't last for a full season with the team. Gantt said it was worth the shot, but clearly didn't work out. Also, Gantt said there is belief in the locker room that the team can make the playoffs. Also, Ovies & Giglio give their weekly football power rankings

In a recent comment online, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio were accused of 'Hyper Masculinity.' Nothing could be further from the truth. Also, Steve Beck, Exec. Director of the Military Bowl also stopped by the show to tell us all that the bowl game has to offer as Duke football will be competing in the game.

The New York Yankees resigned outfielder Aaron Judge to a 9-year contract extension. Joe Ovies points out to Joe Giglio how Aaron Judge had baseball fans in their feels about past homerun leaders because of PED usage, and how a study of baseballs this year proved an inconsistency with baseballs throughout the season.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio out point out that despite the recent struggles for UNC basketball and UNC football, UNC fans have nothing to complain about when it comes to 'struggling.'

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio say that people shouldn't complain about who the finalists for the Heisman Trophy are as long as they get the answer correct. Also, Lauren Brownlow of WRALSportsFan discusses UNC, and their struggles in both football and men's basketball recently.

Colorado football play-by-play voice Mark Johnson discussed with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio the reaction that the community in Boulder, Colorado has reacted to the hiring of Deion Sanders as head football coach, and how businesses have starting to reach out to the university regarding sponsorships.

Despite having lost three straight football games and four straight men's basketball games, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio point out all of the success UNC has had, even after defeating Duke basketball and Coach K in his final home game, and final game overall.

During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how the College Football Playoff Committee got it right with this year's CFP rankings, even though Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban is arguing their team should be in it. Ovies & Giglio say that losses have to matter at some point. Also, further discussions about the transfer portal, Baker Mayfield being released, and more.

UNC Football wasn't up to the task against Clemson in the ACC Championship game, losing 39-10. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio said that UNC was a byproduct of their schedule, and faltered against a good team once again. Also, discussions about the NFL, The World Cup, and more.

On the news that Baker Mayfield was released by the Carolina Panthers, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio say how the trade for Mayfield was worth the risk for the Panthers, but ultimately, Matt Rhule continued to get the position wrong. Also, discussions about where NC State QB Devin Leary might transfer to for his final season.

Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio discuss the amount of college football players who have entered their name into the transfer portal, and how many schools are using Name, Image & Likeness collectives to entice players to come to their school. Ovies & Giglio say that no matter how much money is used for NIL, coaching still matters and will ultimately be the difference.

North Carolina comes into this ACC Championship game on a down note losing back-to-back games to close out the season against Georgia Tech and NC State, but head coach Mack Brown wants to focus on the fact that it doesn't matter what happened in those game. They're the coastal winners and they have a chance to do something that hasn't happened since the 1980's.

Chip Patterson of CBS Sports joins The OG to give his perspective on the upcoming ACC Championship game between Clemson and North Carolina. Is this ACC title game really setting up for which team will head to the Orange Bowl?

Clemson and North Carolina clash in the ACC Championship, but where will the loser of this be going to play in a bowl game? Also, how does the rest of the college football landscape look when it comes to bowl selections? Former North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams shares his experience of playing against Clemson in a ACC Championship game and what he likes about current North Carolina quar...

Former North Carolina wide receiver and now analyst for Inside Carolina joins The OG to discuss the upcoming ACC Championship game and shares his memory of the '15 team and the similarities of the two teams.

Former North Carolina and Virginia wide receiver, T.J. Thorpe shares his thoughts on the upcoming ACC Championship and describes his time as a Tar Heel and keeping up with his former teammates as they went on to make an appearance in the last ACC Championship game North Carolina was a part of. We hear from both head coaches as their teams come into the big game from two different perspectives. Nor...

We log on to the internet to get a World Cup Update, Adam Gold provides us with two minutes of hockey to break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-4 win on the road against the St. Louis Blues for their third straight win. We also had a Thursday Night Football game on Prime last night as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots, and we preview the ACC Championship game more....

David Hale of the ACC Network and ESPN.com, along with Bomani Jones of ESPN and HBO joins the show to give their thoughts on the ACC Championship game.

The OG is live from Fan Fest outside of Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte ahead of the ACC Championship game. The Clemson Tigers face the North Carolina Tar Heels in what will be the final championship game where both ACC divisions are represented. Also, Sam Stejskal of The Athletic joins the show live from Qatar for a World Cup update, and former Tar Heel Tre Boston and current Carolina Panthe...

Duke head football coach Mike Elko was announced ACC coach of the year in his first season leading the Blue Devils program. Meanwhile in basketball for the ACC, head coach Hubert Davis in his second season leading the Tar Heels has to figure out he's going to get the season back on track, following his team's third straight loss against Indiana.