The Drive with Tim Donnelly

After a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints, Tim Donnelly says that it's clear that Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young isn't NFL ready like many expected him to be. What is the confidence level in Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young after a 20-17 Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints?  

During the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss North Carolina moving to 3-0 with a win against Minnesota, former UNC quarterback Sam Howell continuing to have early success in his NFL career, and Duke improving to 3-0 with a win over Northwestern. Also, NC State's offense is still a work in progress after a bounceback against VMI. Plus, the Carolina Panthers have their home opener o...

The Carolina Panthers offensive line is one of the biggest question marks on the team, and starting two young guards in a big game against a tough New Orleans Saints defense could be risky. The Panthers' young guards, Chandler Zavala and Cade Mays have to be ready for the challenge. Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss how if the Panthers' guards can't hold up, it could be a long night for Bryce Yo...

After a disappointing loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, the Carolina Panthers can't afford to fall 0-2. A loss in tonight's Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints would put them in a deep hole in the NFC South, and it would be a setback for their playoff hopes. Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discussed how tonight's primetime game against the Saints is a must-win for the Panthe...

The Carolina Panthers and rookie quarterback Bryce Young take on the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football in a pivotal NFC South matchup. Young will look to bounce back after a two-interception performance in Week 1 while the Saints try to build momentum after a season-opening win over the Tennesse Titans. Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discussed how this game will be a test for both teams, bu...

During the starting five Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discussed how the Carolina Panthers need to utilize their extra day of preparation ahead of their Monday Night Football game against the Saints, NC State needs a bounce-back win against VMI tomorrow at home, and Carolina Hurricanes Jordan Martinook joining Nickelback on their stage last night during their show in Raleigh. Also, UNC head coach Ma...

Duke football looks to remain undefeated on the season when they host Northwestern tomorrow at Wallace Wade Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Mike Elko and the Blue Devils are looking to move to 3-0 against a program that could target Elko as their next head coach. Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discussed how this is an important game for both programs. Also, Wake Forest looks to get a win on the road against a p...

Quarterback Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders look to improve to 2-0 when they travel to Denver to face Russell Wilson and the Broncos on Sunday. Howell will make his first road start in his NFL career, and he'll be looking to keep the success going for the Commanders over a Broncos team that is looking to rebound from a Week 1 loss. Also, the Carolina Panthers have an extra day of preparat...

No. 20 North Carolina takes on Big Ten opponent Minnesota tomorrow in Chapel Hill at 3:30 p.m. It's the first game of the post-Tez Walker era for the Tar Heels after his eligibility was denied by the NCAA. Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discussed how it's time to move on from the Walker situation and not allow it to become a distraction. Also, NC State faces VMI tomorrow at Carter-Finley Stadium at 2...

Former Miami Hurricanes QB, and Heisman Trophy winner, Gino Torretta discussed the latest with ACC football, including the national perception of the conference. Torretta also weighs in on the transfer portal, and how different his career could have been if the transfer portal was an option.  Plus, Colorado State football head coach Jay Norvell had some harsh comments about Colorado football...

Washington Commanders, and former UNC football, QB Sam Howell must learn to protect himself from taking hits, and has to avoid making contact when it's not necessary if he wants to last in the NFL. Also, what the biggest areas of confidence, and biggest areas of concern for the Carolina Panthers as they head into their Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. 

The Carolina Panthers need to be supportive around rookie QB Bryce Young, and not ask Young to carry the team this early in his career, and that the team around Young needs to elevate their play. Plus, how does the Carolina Panthers being without their two starting guards impact Bryce Young, and why is center Bradley Bozeman a key piece to the Panthers as they take on the New Orleans Saints in a N...

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield joined Tim Donnelly in studio to discuss his journey through the junior hockey in the OHL, minor league hockey in AHL, and into the NHL as a full-time player with the Canes, making the roster out of training camp, and his future with the Canes and the NHL. Also, Chatfield shared his thoughts on the trade rumors surrounding the team, competing for ice...

The cost to attend NFL games are continuing to rise, with the Carolina Panthers projected to be the 6th most expensive team to attend home games for a family of four in 2025. Also, the Panthers placed guard Brady Christensen on injured reserve, will be without CB Jaycee Horn for several weeks, and have signed veteran RB/KR Tarik Cohen to the practice squad.  Plus, the NCAA contradicts itself...

Bryce Young's size wasn't a factor despite the Carolina Panthers losing to the Atlanta Falcons, 24-10. Tim Donnelly also looks around the NFC South to guage where the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Falcons all stand after Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. 

With the 2023 NFL season underway, Tim Donnelly says it's probably best for the Carolina Panthers & Brian Burns to table contract negotiations until after the season. Former NFL QB Mike Glennon evaluates the first NFL start by Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young, and where he can improve from interceptions he threw against the Atlanta Falcons. Glennon also shares his thoughts on the Carolina Pant...

Two weeks into the college football season, what areas are Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox most concerned about, and confident in when it comes to Wake Forest football, NC State football, Duke football, and UNC football? 

How does NC State football, UNC football, Wake Forest football, and Duke football stack up against the rest of the ACC and potential to compete for an ACC football championship against possibly Florida State football or Clemson football? Also, ACC football needs to be getting more respect nationally after its strong showing in primetime game, and having a 4-1 record vs SEC competition. 

How does NC State football, UNC football, Wake Forest football, and Duke football stack up against the rest of the ACC and potential to compete for an ACC football championship against possibly Florida State football or Clemson football? Also, ACC football needs to be getting more respect nationally after its strong showing in primetime game, and having a 4-1 record vs SEC competition. 

The NCAA responded back to UNC football and head coach Mack Brown as North Carolina football was vocal about Tez Walker being ruled ineligible for the 2023 season. Tim Donnelly says it's time for North Carolina to move forward from the NCAA's ruling and focus on winning football games because it's likely the final year they'll have QB Drake Maye before he enters the NFL Draft. Also, Clemson footba...

With New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers suffering a season ending Achilles injury, and with Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen turning the ball over four times, Tim Donnelly points out how both of those situations puts more into perspective the first start by Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young. Also, what does NC State football on offense need to do to spark and jumpstart their offense? Tim Donnelly says it mi...

The Carolina Panthers and QB Bryce Young struggled in Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Tim Donnelly points out that the scheme and play-calling was not dissimilar to the 'vanilla' offense we saw in the preseason from head coach Frank Reich. Also, Carolina Panthers CB Jaycee Horn will reportedly miss "multiple weeks" due to a hamstring injury suffered against the Atlanta Falcons. What is his fut...

In the Starting Five, Tim Donnelly breaks down the Carolina Panthers 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Tim also shares his thoughts on NC State football struggling against Notre Dame, as well as UNC football beating App State in double-OT.  Plus, the latest on North Carolina football player Tez Walker after being ruled ineligible by the NCAA. 

Who had the best weekend between Wake Forest football, North Carolina football, Duke football, and NC State football? Also, Brian Murphy, WRAL Sports Investigative Reporter, gives us the latest on the UNC Board of Trustees meeting regarding UNC football WR Tez Walker about possible litigation towards the NCAA. 

NC State's offense lacks an identity as the Wolfpack lose to No. 10 Notre Dame football. Tim Donnelly questions the lack of continuity within their offense, the self-inflicted mistakes, and how there have been no explosive plays for NC State football.  After North Carolina football & App State football had another thrilling game, Tim Donnelly says the UNC football passing game with Drake...