The Drive with Tim Donnelly

The Chicago Bears defeated the Washington Commanders 40-20 last night on Thursday Night Football, earning their first win of the season. Justin Fields threw for 282 yards and four touchdowns. D.J. Moore has eight receptions for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Tim Donelly and producer Graham Hill discussed how Moore's performance last night should make the Carolina Panthers feel. On the other side,...

What are we confident in, and concerned with, when it comes to the Carolina Panthers? Also, Utah football has caught buzz for a NIL deal for their scholarship players with new pickup trucks. Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox come up with their own NIL deals that NC State football could use for the $25,000 that each scholarship player gets. 

How will UNC football WR Tez Walker help UNC football and QB Drake Maye on the field now that he's been declared eligible by the NCAA? Also, Tim Donnelly admits where he got it wrong. 

UNC football wide receiver Tez Walker was declared eligible by the NCAA, and will now be immediately able to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Tim Donnelly said that the finger pointing will continue between North Carolina and the NCAA, but the focus from both sides should've been to work together to do what's best for Tez Walker. Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina joined Tim Donnelly to discuss...

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein discussed the letter he sent to the NCAA regarding UNC football WR Tez Walker, and Walker's eligibility. Stein shared why he sent a letter to the NCAA, where the NCAA might have been in a wrong position from a legal standpoint, and if he would step in for future situations.

Where does confidence lie, and concerns exist, for UNC football, NC State football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football. 

During Hit It & Quit It, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss several topics, including more on the potential of Major League Baseball coming to Raleigh, and if MLB in Raleigh could work best if a team were to relocate. Also, conversations about Duke football and QB Riley Leonard's ankle injury, UNC basketball, MJ Morris starting at QB for NC State football, if Andrei Svechnikov will be ready...

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young has struggled so far in his first season. Tim Donnelly discusses the pressure that Bryce Young is facing his first year, how he's not living up to very high expectations as of yet, and has progressed as expected. Former Duke basketball, NBA, and USA basketball star Carlos Boozer discusses his book, "Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience" which includes s...

The Carolina Panthers are reportedly in the market for a No. 1 wide receiver and could make a trade during the season to acquire a starting WR. Tim Donnelly points out that they had one in DJ Moore before being traded to the Chicago Bears, and that trading a No. 1 away was a bad move knowing you were going to draft Bryce Young No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Coming off of a bye week, UNC football is set up perfectly to make a run to the ACC championship, and possibly a berth in the College Football Playoff. Tim Donnelly said everything is lined up for North Carolina football and QB Drake Maye to make a run to the ACC Championship game, and possibly the CFP. Also, NC State football has turned the offense over from QB Brennan Armstrong to QB MJ Morris....

Does Carolina Panthers DE/OLD/Edge Brian Burns want out of Carolina? Brian Burns' recent actions on social media might indicate that he's not happy. Also, Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox give out quater-season NFL Awards. 

How can the Carolina Panthers improve their offense? Tim Donnelly says that the coaching staff needs to allow Bryce Young to have his favorite plays involved, and that it might be time to make Chuba Hubbard the starting running back over Miles Sanders. Should Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich give up play calling duties and lean on his coaching staff more to help out Bryce Young and the Pan...

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon in a recent interview stated his desire to lead an ownership group to bring an MLB expansion team to Raleigh, NC. Lou Pascucci of MLB Raleigh discussed on The Drive with Tim Donnelly how the idea of bring a MLB team Raleigh could potentially come to fruition, how the Triangle is one of the fastest growing areas in the country, and how feasible it would be to br...

Chris Lea of WRAL Sports & the Panthers Playbook Podcast shared his thoughts on the Carolina Panthers' 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and questions why Bryce Young appears to have a much more limited playbook than backup QB Andy Dalton, and if head coach Frank Reich wanted to draft Bryce Young. Tim Donnelly also says that Frank Reich needs to be willing to swallow his pride and allow som...

Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young is not progressing the way many were expecting, and making some mistakes that many did not expect him to make going into the NFL. Tim Donnelly points out that not all of blame should fall on Bryce Young, but that Bryce isn't as NFL ready as many were thinking. Also, there were reports by Ian Rappaport of the NFL Network that the Carolina Panthers were lookin...

Duke football suffered a close loss to Notre Dame football, 21-14, at an energetic Wallace Wade Stadium in front of a primetime national audience. But the biggest concern coming out of that game is the health of QB Riley Leonard after he suffered an ankle injury late in the loss. Also, Tim Donnelly ranks NC State football, UNC football, Duke football, and Wake Forest football and places each on 'T...

NC State head football coach Dave Doeren announced that MJ Morris will take over as the starting quarterback over Brennan Armstrong. Tim Donnelly warns NC State Wolfpack football fans that a change at QB isn't going to fix all of their problems on offense. NC State made the decision today to start QB MJ Morris in place of Brennan Armstrong, but Tim Donnelly points out that the NC State defense, le...

During the Starting Five, Tim Donelly and Graham Hill discuss Louisville at NC State in a primetime matchup for the ACC, Quarterback Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders look to rebound against the Philadelphia Eagles, and UNC has a chance to reset and breathe during their off week. Also, Durham is officially ready for College Gameday ahead of No. 11 Notre Dame vs. No. 17 Duke tomorrow night....

The undefeated Louisville Cardinals and the NC State Wolfpack are meeting in a pivotal ACC matchup. Both teams are undefeated in ACC play and looking to move up in the conference standings. Tim Donnelly discussed how one player who needs to have a breakout game for the Wolfpack offense is true Freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion after having a big-time performance in the win against Virginia. Als...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is set to return to the starting lineup this Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings after missing last week with an ankle injury. Tim discussed how this needs to be the week the Panthers offense lets loose with Young back on the field. He also explains how Adam Thielen needs to have another successful game against his former team. Also, Durham is officially...

The Carolina Hurricanes look strong through two preseason games. Dennis Cox tells Tim Donnelly that Canes fans will like newcomers Michael Bunting and Brendan Lemieux. Also, moms call the show to state why their child should win a pair of tickets to Notre Dame football at Duke football. Also, the state of ACC football through four weeks. 

What are Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox most concerned about, and confident in when it comes to the Carolina Panthers, including the defensive injuries, Brian Burns, Bryce Young's ankle, and more. Also, Adam Theilen faces his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, why hasn't third-round 2023 NFL Draft Pick DJ Johnson played yet this season for the Carolina Panthers? 

Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young returned to practice after missing Sunday's game vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Bryce Young said he doesn't know when or how his ankle injury happened, and doesn't seem truly certain what the ankle injury actually was. Tim Donnelly said the ankle injury is a bit perplexing and somewhat of a mystery.   Also, former Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton discussed the curre...

Carolina Panthers are dealing with major injuries, including to safety Xavier Woods, who might miss a month of longer with a hamstring injury. Also, Sam Hartman and Notre Dame football vs Duke football in a top-20 matchup. Also, Duke football coach Mike Elko has been linked to several potential jobs, including the now vacant Michigan State football job after the firing of Mel Tucker. Plus, the Car...

The ACC released the upcoming men's basketball schedule, which features NC State basketball, Duke basketball, and UNC basketball all playing each other in the final week of the regular season, with each team getting a game on their respective home court. Also, Tim Donnelly points out that this shows the ACC is aware of the entertainment value that is needed in college sports. Plus, we're seeing co...