The Drive with Tim Donnelly

The Carolina Panthers head to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers in a week 13 NFC South showdown. Both teams are desperate for a win, with the Panthers looking to transition out of the Frank Reich era and the Buccaneers hoping to snap a two-game losing streak. Tim Donnelly discussed how the Panthers will look to get their season back on track now that Frank Reich is no longer the head coach. Also...

Last night, the Carolina Hurricanes fell to the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime. There were some positives out of the Hurricanes, but there were some concerns, one being the goaltending. Tim Donelly recapped the game and discussed what the Hurricanes need to improve upon moving forward. Also, former Carolina Panthers tight end and current FOX analyst Greg Olsen has publicly expressed interest i...

The Carolina Panthers travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in a crucial week 13 NFC South matchup. With the firing of head coach Frank Reich, all eyes will now turn to rookie quarterback Bryce Young, who continues to learn the ropes as the Panthers’ signal-caller. Tim Donnelly shared his expectations for Young this Sunday, as it’ll be his first game under interim head coach Chris...

NC State QB MJ Morris is entering the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wolfpack and head coach Dave Doeren. MJ Morris elected to only play in four games this season after becoming the starter midway through the year over Brennan Armstrong, preserving a year of eligibility and redshirting the 2023 college football season. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the future of college footbal...

With so many college football players entering the transfer portal, Tim Donnelly wonders if top Power 5 college football programs will recruit their starting quarterbacks strictly out of the transfer portal. Also, he wonders college football coaches are going to look at their rosters year-to-year more often. 

No. 17 North Carolina defeated No. 10 Tennessee 100-92, in the ACC/SEC challenge. Tim Donnelly points out how UNC basketball played to their peak in the first half, but also showed signs of the team that missed the 2023 NCAA Tournament in the second half. No. 7 Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer is still learning how to coach his team on the road in tough environments, and it showed in a 80-75...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper are in search of a new head coach after the firing of Frank Reich. Tim Donnelly says the next head coach shouldn't deal with Tepper if Tepper tries to impose coaching strategies and play calls.

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox roll through the biggest stories, including the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, the ACC/SEC Challenge as Duke travels to Arkansas and UNC basketball hosts Tennessee basketball, 2024 NFL Draft Rankings for players, and when will Duke football find their newest head coach after Mike Elko left for Texas A...

In Confidence & Concerns for ACC football schools in the State of North Carolina, what are the biggest concerns, and where does confidence lie in Duke football, Wake Forest football, UNC football, and NC State football? 

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. There are reports that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick could be next in line to be the Caro...

Duke football QB Riley Leonard announced on Instagram that he's leaving Duke University. There are multiple reports that Leonard is set to transfer to Notre Dame football. Is the 2024 NFL Draft a possibility? Duke football head coach Mike Elko left the program earlier in the week to take the head coaching job at Texas A&M football. UNC football lands Texas A&M QB Max Johnson from the trans...

Chris Lea of WRAL Sports joined Tim Donnelly to discuss how Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper came across at his press conference after firing head coach Frank Reich. Lea was surprised at how short the availability was, how Tepper avoided questions, and how some media members were passed over from asking questions. Also, former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has expressed interest in be...

NC State football finished the regular season 9-3 after defeating UNC football, 39-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. Depending on the result of the ACC Championship between Florida State football and Louisville football, there's a possibility that Dave Doeren and NC State Wolfpack can be competing in a New Year's Six game, that being the Orange Bowl. The decision will fall on the Colleg...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Tim Donnelly points out that the focus moving forward for the Carolina Panthers has to be Bryce Young. Als...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Tim points out how much of the problems of the Carolina Panthers fall on owner David Tepper for continuing...

NC State football finished the regular season 9-3 after defeating UNC football, 39-20, at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC. Tim Donnelly points out how NC State football coach Dave Doeren isn't afraid to talk trash about North Carolina football, and it clearly shows from how Dave Doeren talks about NC State fans vs UNC fans.

Duke head football coach Mike Elko was hired to take the vacant head coaching job with Texas A&M football. Elko previously served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M from 2018-2021 under former coach Jimbo Fisher. Tim Donnelly points at the continued double-standard of head coaches being able to freely move to different job, but that players are restricted. 

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Also fired were running backs coach Deuce Staley, and quarterback coach Josh McCown. Is GM Scott Fitterer...

The Carolina Panthers and owner David Tepper have fired head coach Frank Reich after just 11 games as the Panthers head coach. Reich was 1-10. Tim Donnelly reacts to the firing of Reich, special teams coordinator Chris Tabor becoming interim head coach with Jim Caldwell being special advisor. Tim points out how much of the problems of the Carolina Panthers fall on owner David Tepper for continuing...

Can Wake Forest football find a way to beat Syracuse football despite not being eligible to make a bowl game? Will Duke football be able to look past the conversations about head coach Mike Elko possibly leaving for another job to close out their year with a win at home vs Pitt football? How will NC State football and UNC football handle the emotions of a rivalry game when they face each other at...

NC State football vs UNC football is strength-on-strength with the Wolfpack defense, led by Payton Wilson, going against the Tar Heel offense, led by QB Drake Maye. Former NC State football QB Mike Glennon discusses with Tim Donnelly what it's like playing in the rivalry, and how Brennan Armstrong of NC State football and UNC QB Drake Maye will impact the game for their respective teams. Glennon a...

The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 33-10 loss as home to the Dallas Cowboys. There are questions about head coach Frank Reich and if he's on the 'hot seat' and may potentially be fired. Tim Donnelly says a loss to the 3-7 Tennessee Titans would be far worse for Reich, Bryce Young, and the Carolina Panthers. Tim Donnelly points out that the schedule is not the toughest in th...

Tim Donnelly gives credit to Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer for scheduling two tough opponents early in the season, allowing the Blue Devils to learn their weaknesses, allowing them to adjust appropriately early in the year. Also, sports topics and conversations to avoid at the Thanksgiving dinner table. 

During Cop or Drop, Dennis Cox poses questions to Tim Donnelly about the Carolina Panthers, the firing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada, if Florida State football can make it to the College Football Playoff after the season ending injury to Jordan Travis, and more. 

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young doesn't have much around him when it comes to protection from the offensive line, or great skill players, but Tim Donnelly points out that Young can perform better. Donnelly points that Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes didn't have great stats vs the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night football, and the skill players dropped a lot of passes, but that Mahomes st...