The Drive with Tim Donnelly

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 quarterback, Drake Maye's game. The ACC-Big Ten challenge is officially over with. What were the biggest takeaways from the final one? Also, Brooke Pryor of ESPN joins the OG to discuss what's happening in the NFL currently.

Last night concluded the final ACC-Big Ten Challenge before it carries over as the ACC-SEC challenge next season. Duke defeated Ohio State at Cameron Indoor, and the Tar Heels acquired their third straight loss this season as they fell on the road to Indiana. Also, Ryan McGee of ESPN joins the show to preview the upcoming SEC and ACC Championship games and Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes Analyst...

Recently hired for the Nebraska head coaching job, Matt Rhule continues to make his media tours and tries to explain what exactly went wrong during his team in Carolina. What did he learn exactly?

Wes Durham, of the ACC network and ESPN joins the show to preview the upcoming ACC Championship game in Charlotte between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers. Can Mack Brown's team rise to the occasion?

The ACC vs. Big Ten challenge continues tonight with Duke vs. Ohio State in a top-25 matchup at Cameron Indoor Stadium. North Carolina is on the road as they face an unranked Indiana team. How will Tar Heels respond following their double overtime loss to Alabama?

UNC head coach Mack Brown recently spoke about tampering in college football with schools using third parties to recruit players from other teams with NIL collectives. Also, reactions to the USA win over Iran, and advancing to the knockout stage of The World Cup.

Keyshawn Johnson of ESPN discusses where USC will rank in the next College Football Playoff Rankings, and how NIL has impacted how teams are structured now. Also, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk NFL, including how Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday is no different than most other coaches when it comes to clock management.

Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the upcoming ACC Championship game between UNC football and Clemson football, and said that UNC has a legit chance of winning. Sam Stejskal of The Athletic talks about the geo-political discussions surrounding the USA-Iran World Cup match.

With no implications on the #collegefootballplayoff again this year, the #ACC Championship between Clemson football and UNC football is lacking luster. But Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio said there are still things at stake for both programs. Also, Brian Murphy of WRAL Sports explains the NIL Collective that will look to pay NC State football players $25,000 for charitable work.

During What's Trending, Ovies & Giglio discuss the early struggles of Duke men's basketball and UNC men's basketball, including the latter losing back-to-back games during the Phil Knight Invitational. Also, discussions about the NFL, Aaron Rodgers, if the Carolina Panthers can actually win the division, and more about UNC-NC State football.

Russell Wilson continues to be the butt end of the joke, and this time Panthers defensive end Brian Burns openly admitted after the game to trolling the Broncos QB. Also, it appears that Wilson's teammates are questioning their QB after a sideline interaction with defensive lineman Mike Purcell. Also, NC State gets a win over in-state rival UNC in football. But can UNC get the last laugh and win t...

With several college football programs filling their head coaching vacancies, where does #NCState football coach Dave Doeren land when the coaching carousel comes to stop? Will he remain at NC State, or will he find his way to another program?

Where does UNC find its edge against NC State? After the 30-27 2OT win by #NCState football over #UNC football, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder how UNC can find its edge mentally for the rivalry game that has favored the Wolfpack overall in recent seasons.

During What's Trending, Joe Giglio blasts the College Football Playoff committee and how it continues to contradict itself with rankings, and that the entire season needs to be taken into account. Also, former NC State QB Mike Glennon gives his evaluation of UNC QB Drake Maye.

Wes Durham of the ACC Network addressed the latest College Football Playoff rankings and how there appears to be a bias towards the SEC. Also, Durham wonders if the ACC will be as strong in basketball this season as years past because of how the conference is performing overall out of conference. Durham also breaks down the UNC vs NC State football matchup, and does the game mean more to on Friday...

Sam Stejskal tells Joe Giglio what the USMNT should expect in their matchup with England, and what the best case results could be for the USA after their draw against Wales.

Joe Giglio wonders if the NC State basketball loss to Kansas basketball will hurt the team in the long run because the Wolfpack has a weaker schedule this season.

Hall of Fame Wrestler Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat tells Joe Ovies why he is returning to the ring, his relationship with Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of FTR, how he helped CM Punk make it into the WWE, and more. Also, Ovies breaks down how Clemson and other colleges are pushing for NIL collectives to help student-athletes.

Has NC State vs UNC lost some luster? With UNC football losing to GA Tech, and with NC State slipping as the season winds down, has their game to end the season have less impact? Lauren Brownlow joined Joe Ovies to talk NC State vs UNC, ACC football, ACC basketball, and so much more. Also, Luke DeCock of The News & Observer tells us why the Hurricanes are struggling a bit to start the season,...

Matt Brown of Extra Points explained to Joe Ovies why there is a delay in the much anticipated return of the EA Sports college football game, with the expected return of the game now in 2024. Also, was a draw against Wales a disappointing finish for the USMNT? Former NCFC/Carolina Railhawks star Austin da Luz joined Joe Ovies to discuss the #WorldCup, and if the #USMNT match against Wales hurts th...

Former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has been making the rounds in the media this week, and Joe Ovies is triggered. Also, Ovies wonders how things might turn out for US men's soccer in the World Cup after their draw against Wales.

Yesterday officially kicked off the 2022 World Cup and Sam joins the OG from Qatar. Sam is getting firsthand experiences from Qatar, but is like what?? What has he noticed since being there and what’s the environment like? How does he think the USA looks up against the other teams?

What’s on top of everyone’s mind for the Joes, coming back from the weekend? The guys answer some “Hey Joe” questions, which include the World Cup, Coach K, and turducken? From Keith: #HeyJoe How many World Cups would USA have if Coach K had been a soccer coach instead of hoops? From Demetri: #HeyJoe am I right to assume any amount of money bet on the US to win the World Cup is an investment in pa...

It wasn’t a great weekend for college football teams in NC, our professional football and hockey team, but the World Cup officially kicked off! The Carolina Hurricanes are working toward redemption after two losses, that probably should’ve been wins. Is everyone getting a National title?? Where is the US after Game 1 in the World Cup? What kind of mess happened during the weekend in the NFL, with...

Kenata Edwards, Locked On Hornets/CBB Podcasts, with NBA and college hoop takes. Kenata knows the ins and outs of the Charlotte Hornets and gives insight on Dennis Smith Jr. Plus, what about LaMelo Ball and his injuries?