The Drive with Tim Donnelly

No. 12 Arizona basketball - and former UNC basketball guard Caleb Love - travel to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face No. 2 Duke basketball. Tim Donnelly says matchups like this are good for college basketball. Also, news broke during the show of Jim Harbaugh being suspended from coaching on the sidelines for the remainder of the regular season in an announcement by the Big Ten. Tim Donnelly questions...

NC State football will look to rally around quarterback Brennan Armstrong after starting QB MJ Morris elected to sit out the remainder of the season to redshirt. Also, UNC football looks to pick up a win against Duke football as Duke football will be playing a third-string freshman QB vs UNC QB Drake Maye. 

Tim Donnelly points out that Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich still struggles with in-game management and decision making despite the years of his experience. Also, it's too quick to pull the plug on Bryce Young, but the franchise needs to do everything it can to support Young. 

The Carolina Panthers managed only 213 yards of offense and 170 total passing yards in a 16-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. Bryce Young and the Panthers failed to score a touchdown while allowing three sacks to a Bears team that only had 10 sacks all season. Tim Donnelly says there's no silver lining for the Carolina Panthers and head coach Frank Reich.

The Carolina Panthers face the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, while the other stand alone prime time NFL games this weekend consist of the Indianapolis Colts vs the New England Patriots, the New York Jets vs the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Denver Broncos vs the Buffalo Bills. Tim Donnelly says this weekend will test if the power of the NFL brand will hold up in prime time. Also, the Caro...

Should the Carolina Panthers be concerned about Bryce Young? Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss where there confidence are and concerned about when it comes to the Carolina Panthers as they face the Chicago Bears. Also, Tim Donnelly questions why the Carolina Panthers aren't exploring all options when it comes to their roster moving forward? 

NC State QB MJ Morris elected to sit out the rest of the season, allowing him to redshirt the 2023 year and retain three years of eligibility. Tim Donnelly reacts to NC State football coach Dave Doeren's comments about MJ Morris and how 'surprised' he was about Morris' decision to sit out.

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young travels to take on the Chicago Bears and QB Tyson Bagent. Tim Donnelly says that the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft needs to outperform and outplay the undrafted rookie out of Shepherd University.

Carolina Panthers traded multiple picks and WR DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears to draft rookie QB Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Tim Donnelly said they traded away the key piece that would help most with Bryce Young's development, and how a No. 1 WR is what Bryce Young needs most right now. The Carolina Panthers did not trade OLB/Edge Brian Burns at the NFL Trade deadline for the s...

Who is the best ACC men's basketball coach currently? And what coach would you want to build around for the next five season? Is is UVA basketball coach Tony Bennett, or Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer?  Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox reveal their confidence & concerns when it comes to UNC football, NC State football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football in 'Cons & Cons.'

In Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the top stories of the day, including the latest College Football Playoff rankings and where Florida State football fits in the CFP, David Tepper and Charlotte FC firing their second manager in just two season, how NBA and NHL TV Rights coud be going back to teams and how that impacts the Charlotte Hornets & Carolina Hurricanes, an...

ACC basketball teams were a perfect 14-0 on the first day of the college basketball season, including Duke football beating Dartmouth, UNC basketball beating Radford, and NC State basketball beating The Citadel. Tim Donnelly says there's a lot to like and approve of when it comes to North Carolina basketball, NC State basketball, and Duke basketball. 

On Election Day 2023, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox 'elect' their ACC football offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year, coach of the year, rookie of the year, and give 'approval ratings' UNC football coach Mack Brown, Duke football coach Mike Elko, and NC State football coach Dave Doeren.

NC State QB MJ Morris is redshirting the rest of the season. Tim Donnelly wonders how Morris will be received in the locker room moving forward if Morris decides not to transfer. Donnelly points to the many layers that go with MJ Morris' decision, including the locker room, how Dave Doeren will handle the situation, and the impact this has on fellow QB Brennan Armstrong whom Morris replaced. The C...

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young had one of his worst games in his career, throwing 3 interceptions - including two pick-6's - as the Panthers lose to the Indianapolis Colts, 27-13, at Bank of America Stadium. Tim Donnelly says that that confidence in Young right now is pretty low. Plus, the Carolina Panthers play on a short week as they travel to the Chicago Bears may be a good thing for B...

With the 2023-2024 men's college basketball season underway, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox give their ACC basketball predictions, including ACC player of the year, freshman of the year, coach of the year, transfer of the year, and what schools from the ACC will make it to the 2024 NCAA basketball tournmament. Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes will be without goalie Frederik Andersen for an unknown amo...

NC State football earned a 20-6 win over Miami football. Tim Donnelly says why NC State had the best college football weekend between all of the ACC football schools in the State of North Carolina, including Duke football beating Wake Forest football, 24-21, and UNC football blowing out Campbell football. Also, the start of the college basketball season is here! 

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young had one of his worst games in his career, throwing 3 interceptions - including two pick-6's - as the Panthers lose to the Indianapolis Colts, 27-13, at Bank of America Stadium. The question many Panthers fans have right now: Did the Carolina Panthers make the right choice by drafting Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, or should they have drafte...

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young had one of his worst games in his career, throwing 3 interceptions - including two pick-6's - as the Panthers lose to the Indianapolis Colts, 27-13, at Bank of America Stadium. It was the first time Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich faced his former team. Tim Donnelly points out how Young looked rattled and panicky from the start of the game.

During the starting five, Tim Donnelly discussed the Carolina Hurricanes' 2-1 loss to the New York Rangers, Miami at NC State tomorrow, and Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders vs. the New England Patriots this Sunday. Also, he reviewed Duke's 24-21 win over Wake Forest to become bowl-eligible for a second straight season. Plus, he previewed a big game for Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Re...

Bryce Young has had a solid progression so far this season in his rookie year. He has shown flashes of brilliance, but he's also had some struggles. Through his eight games, he currently ranks 4th in the NFC with a 93.3 passer rating in the 4th quarter of games. Tim Donnelly explained how soon the rest of the league will get a better read on Young. Also, this weekend, the Campbell Fighting Camels...

The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 last night, extending their winning streak to six games. Chris Kreider and Will Cuylle scored the goals for the Rangers while goaltending Igor Shesterkin earned the victory in front of the net. Tim Donnelly explained how one of the main struggles for the Hurricanes in these losses comes from the defenseman. Also, this weekend, the Miami Hur...

Last night, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24-21 in a thrilling football game. The Blue Devils were led by Freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis, who threw for only 86 yards and one touchdown. Tim Donnelly discussed the win and how the Blue Devils should celebrate becoming bowl-eligible again under head coach Mike Elko. Also, this weekend, the Indianapolis Colts will tra...

Duke basketball easily cruised by UNC-Pembroke, and NC State basketball narrowly defeated Mt. Olive. Tim Donnelly points out what he loved about Duke's Tyrese Proctor, and why it's too early to panic about NC State basketball. 

The basketball world lost two legends, including former Indiana & Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight, who was mentor to Coach K. And the loss of former UNC basketball and NBA star Walter Davis. Erroll Reese of The Sports Shop reflects on the life of Walter Davis, his legacy in North Carolina basketball history, the NBA, and more.