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The Drive with Tim Donnelly

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The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.

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Why did NC State football commit QB Gunner Rivers drop in recruiting rankings? 26.02.2026 21:48

Tim Donnelly is joined by the executive editor of On3 & Rivals, Luke Stampini, to discuss the process of adjusting recruiting rankings, including how ACC football commits have seen their ratings drop, just like NC State football QB Gunner Rivers.

Carolina Hurricanes - should they trade for Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues? 26.02.2026 10:41

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and if general manager Eric Tulsky will trade for a center, including possibly St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas head of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline.

What impact will Carolina Panthers OC Brad Idzik have on Bryce Young? 25.02.2026 13:34

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is turning over his play calling responsibilities to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik and the impact Idzik will have on quarterback Bryce Young.

Duke basketball blows out Notre Dame basketball, 100-56 25.02.2026 11:55

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball beating Notre Dame basketball, 100-56., and if head coach Jon Scheyer has his team peaking at the right time before the ACC Tournament.

NC State basketball gets blown out by Virginia basketball, 90-61 25.02.2026 12:20

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball coach Will Wade saying NC State basketball isn't good enough to compete with the top teams ACC basketball teams after a 90-61 loss at UVA basketball.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales turns play calling over to Brad Idzik 24.02.2026 14:51

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is turning over his play calling responsibilities to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.

Seth Trimble leads UNC basketball to massive win over Louisville basketball 24.02.2026 10:54

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball guard Seth Trimble leading North Carolina basketball to a 77-74 win over Louisville basketball for head coach Hubert Davis.

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has to make sure players have the resources needed to win 23.02.2026 12:04

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper needs to make sure head coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan have all of the resources needed to be successful.

USA Hockey beats Canada, 2-1, in OT to win Olympic Gold in men's hockey 23.02.2026 13:23

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and which players will benefit from the Winter Olympic break.

Carolina Panthers need to cash in on edge rusher this offseason 20.02.2026 9:18

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and general manager Dan Morgan need to capitalize of a deep edge rusher class of free agents as well as the 2026 NFL Draft.

A loss in Duke basketball vs Michigan basketball shouldnt hurt either team 20.02.2026 10:08

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball facing Michigan basketball in a top-5 college basketball matchup that'll be valuable for head coach Jon Scheyer and Cameron Boozer

UNC basketball needs a win over Syracuse basketball 20.02.2026 11:59

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis needing to find a way to get North Carolina basketball playing better without Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar.

Several Carolina Hurricanes will benefit from the Olympic Break 19.02.2026 8:13

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and which players will benefit from the Winter Olympic break.

Duke basketball will gain valuable experience against Michigan basketball 19.02.2026 9:17

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Duke basketball facing Michigan basketball in a top-5 college basketball matchup that'll be valuable for head coach Jon Scheyer and Cameron Boozer.

Carolina Panthers need to find a role for WR Xavier Legette 18.02.2026 13:23

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales needs to figure out for WR Xavier Legette.

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis has a lot to figure out after blowout loss to NC State basketball 18.02.2026 11:13

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball beating UNC basketball, 82-58, and how North Carolina basketball coach Hubert Davis has to figure out his team without Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar.

NC State basketball got a massive win over UNC basketball 18.02.2026 10:38

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball beating UNC basketball, 82-58.

NC State basketball coach Will Wade has to find a team identity 17.02.2026 11:30

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball coach Will Wade discussing how his team lacks an identity and toughness.

The Carolina Panthers have to learn from the mistakes of the Miami Dolphins 17.02.2026 15:05

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales have to learn from the mistakes of other franchises like the Miami Dolphins.

UNC Basketball coach Hubert Davis has tough matchup at NC State basketball 17.02.2026 11:18

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball losing 77-76 to Miami basketball, and how Will Wade failed in the final minute of the game.

Carolina Hurricanes sign Brandon Bussi to three year contract extension 16.02.2026 10:12

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and general manager Eric Tulsky signing goalie Brandon Bussi to a three-year contract extension.

Carolina Panthers should look to sign Bradley Chubb 16.02.2026 13:30

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales should look at EDGE Bradley Chubb in free agency after being released from the Miami Dolphins.

NC State basketball coach Will Wade sees Wolfpack collapse against Miami basketball 16.02.2026 10:11

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State basketball losing 77-76 to Miami basketball, and how Will Wade failed in the final minute of the game.

What does an Alexander Nikishin contract extension look like with the Carolina Hurricanes? 13.02.2026 12:46

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes and what an extension for defenseman Alexander Nikishin might look like for general manager Eric Tulsky.

Carolina Panthers still need to make major changes 13.02.2026 12:43

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales need to make major upgrades this offseason.