The Drive with Tim Donnelly

NC State football and UNC football are both 8-3 going into their rivalry matchup. Tim Donnelly points that NC State and head coach Dave Doeren have the most to gain from a win over North Carolina and head coach Mack Brown. Plus, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox put on their tin foil hats as they go through conspiracy theories of where Duke football coach Mike Elko could be headed for a potential new...

NC State football improved to 8-3 after defeating Virginia Tech, 35-28, which saw QB Brennan Armstrong account for four touchdowns (2 passing, 2 rushing). Tim Donnelly says the Wolfpack are rallying through adversity and behind Armstrong as they get ready for a rivalry matchup with UNC football.

After a loss on the road at Virginia football, Tim Donnelly wonders if Duke football's loss to UVA football is a result of being 'distracted' by the potential of head coach Mike Elko taking a job at Texas A&M football, or Michigan State football.  Also, the Carolina Hurricanes are in search of consistency after a 4-2 win on Saturday over the Pittsburgh Penguins. 

The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to Clemson football, 31-20, despite UNC football and QB Drake Maye being a better team for much of the game. Also, UNC football head coach Mack Brown discusses the state of the program when it comes to the transfer portal. The Carolina Panthers dropped to 1-9 on the season after a 33-10 loss as home to the Dallas Cowboys. Tim Donnelly says the confidence level in...

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 the problems go beyond Frank Reich, but feels Reich's days might be numbered if owner David Tepper wants to move on to a different coach to QB Bryce Young. Tim Donnelly poi...

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the news from UNC football spokesperson Jemery Sharpe that head coach Mack Brown is not retiring, Jaycee Horn being ruled out for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys, and the Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow night. Also, all three ACC teams are in action for basketball tonight. Plus, is Panthers head coach Frank Reic...

The Carolina Panthers' defense better buckle up this Sunday as they take on an explosive Dallas Cowboys offense. Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero spoke with the media and described how the Cowboys' offense can dictate the coverage they face. Tim Donnelly shares what the Panthers have to do to stop the offense.  Also, the North Carolina Tar Heels take on the Clemson Tigers in a crucial ACC ma...

The Duke Blue Devils will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers in Charlottesville in their final ACC road game. Both teams are looking to end their season on a high note, as Duke is looking to bounce back after their double overtime loss to North Carolina last weekend. Tim Donnelly explains how significant this game is for the Blue Devils' confidence, but also head coach Mike Elko. Also, the NC...

The Dallas Cowboys take on the Carolina Panthers this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in a crucial evaluation game for head coach Frank Reich. The Cowboys are second in the NFC East, while the Panthers are last in the NFC South. After Reich announced earlier in the week that he’d be taking back over the play-calling responsibilities, Tim Donnely explains how he could be coaching for his jo...

The Carolina Hurricanes lost the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-1, and there are concerns about the Canes being 9-7 through 16 games. Tim Donnelly points out how leaders on the team like Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, along with head coach Rod Brind-Amour, have question the consistency and 'buy-in' of the team. Also, will Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper be patient enough to properly build a susta...

Duke football head coach Mike Elko is the betting favorite to be the next head coach of Texas A&M football to replace Jimbo Fisher. Duke must have a sit-down conversation with Mike Elko about the possibility of taking the Texas A&M job to see if they can keep Elko, and also to prepare themselves to make sure they have the next coach in case Elko does leave. Also, which NFL team drafting hi...

Carolina Panthers EDGE/OLB Brian Burns is ranked as the No. 1 potential NFL free agent in 2024 by ESPN. Tim Donnelly says that the Carolina Panthers have to make sure Burns doesn't reach free agency, whether it's a long-term contract, franchise tag, or potentially a trade.

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is taking back over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown after turning the duties over three games ago. Tim Donnelly points that Frank Reich is coaching for his job, and that owner David Tepper is influencing decisions.

What are Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox most confident about, and concerned with, when it comes to ACC football schools in the state of North Carolina. Also, former ECU WR Tyler Snead is competing with the Montreal Alouettes in the Grey Cup in the Canadian Football League. 

Duke men's basketball got a top-25 win as they defeated Michigan State in the Champions Classic, led by freshman Caleb Foster's 18 points, including 16 in the 2nd half. Also, the College Football Playoff rankings featured Florida State football at No. 4,. but the disrespect for ACC football continues. 

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is out for the reason due to a shoulder injury. Tim Donnelly says that not matter how bad things might go for the Carolina Panthers when it comes to QB Bryce Young, the trade to move up to No. 1 in the 2023 NFL Draft will never be as close to how bad the trade the Browns made with the Houston Texans to acquire Watson. Also, the latest with the Carolina Hurricanes...

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich is taking back over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown after turning the duties over three games ago. Tim Donnelly points out how bad this is for rookie QB Bryce Young, and that the constant change of voices is terrible for Young's development.

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Denver Broncos' 24-22 victory over the Buffalo Bills last night on Monday Night Football. Jaycee Horn's 21-day practice window opening up now that he's been taking off injured reserved, and Payton Wilson's defensive player of the year campaign is beginning. Also, the New York Jets released former North Carolina running back Michael Carter. Plus,...

Dianna Russini, Senior NFL insider for The Athletic, hinted at former Houston Texans General Manager and Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien joining the Carolina Panthers staff. Tim Donnelly appreciates Russini offering a solution to the Panthers' problem. Tim explains how O’Brien speaks the same language as Young since he was Young’s offensive coordinator at Alabama. Als...

Brian Murphy, WRAL sports investigative reporter, joined Tim Donnelly to give us the latest update on sports betting in North Carolina. The state lottery commission released a catalog of sports to place wagers on. Also, mobile sports betting will no longer go live on January 8th, meaning the college football national title game that occurs that night is no longer available to bet on. Also, Carolin...

The Carolina Panthers have struggled mightily this season, and head coach Frank Reich could consider taking back play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Reich, who called plays for the Panthers at the beginning of the season, handed off duties to Brown. Tim Donnelly explained how Reich taking play-calling back over would hurt the belief of the offense even more. Also, Russell...

In the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly discussed Texas A&M firing Jimbo Fisher and Fisher receiving a $77 million buyout, NC State women's basketball defeating No. Uconn yesterday and NC State defeated Wake Forest in Brennan Armstrong's return game. Also, the Carolina Hurricanes kicked their butt into gear against the Tampa Bay Lighting on Saturday. Plus, North Carolina defeated Duke this past Sat...

The Carolina Panthers enter into week eleven after a disappointing week ten loss to the Chicago Bears. Were we wrong this off-season in discussing the Carolina Panthers' playoff chances, or did we assume the NFC South was bad enough for them to win the division and make the playoffs? Tim Donnelly wants you to fill in the blank by asking if the Carolina Panthers had **blank** they would be in the h...

The Duke Blue Devils fell to the North Carolina Tar Heels in double overtime this past weekend, 47-45. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. In the first overtime, both teams kicked field goals. In the second overtime, Maye scored and gave the Tar Heels the lead with a 5-yard touchdown run, and the Tar Heels were able to convert the two-point...

The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Duke Blue Devils in double overtime this past weekend, 47-45. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to gain a significant advantage. In the first overtime, both teams kicked field goals. In the second overtime, Maye scored and gave the Tar Heels the lead with a 5-yard touchdown run, and the Tar Heels were able to convert the two-poin...