The Drive with Tim Donnelly

The Drive with Tim Donnelly

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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Carolina Hurricanes are looking to trade Jesperi Kotkaniemi

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the reports that the Carolina Hurricanes are fielding offers for center Jesperi Kotkaniemi.

00:09:47
Jan 9, 2026 5:58 PM
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Carolina Panthers Bryce Young and Dave Canales can change perception with win

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young can change perceptions with a win over the LA Rams.

00:07:56
Jan 9, 2026 5:57 PM
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Carolina Hurricanes have questions going into final half of the season

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes as the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline approaches, and what to expect from head coach Rod Brind'Amour and GM Eric Tulsky moving forward.

00:12:09
Jan 8, 2026 6:5 PM
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Carolina Panthers could get Robert Hunt back vs the Los Angeles Rams

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers could be getting back starting guard Robert Hunt, which could be a boon for head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young to get the running game going.

00:09:28
Jan 8, 2026 6:4 PM
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Top guys for Carolina Hurricanes are playing like stars

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Dallas Stars, 6-3, and how hot Andrei Svechnikov, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Sebastian Aho have been as of late.

00:09:27
Jan 8, 2026 6:3 PM
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Under the radar Carolina Panthers that could shine against the Los Angeles Rams

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which Carolina Panthers players could raise their level of play in their playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

00:12:12
Jan 8, 2026 6:2 PM
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Carolina Panthers need to keep Brandt Tillis

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper needs to hold on to Executive Vice President to be the right hand man to General Manager Dan Morgan.

00:08:25
Jan 8, 2026 6:1 PM
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How the Carolina Panthers can slow down the Los Angeles Rams

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers can slow down the Los Angeles Rams QB Matt Stafford and head coach Sean McVay.

00:12:37
Jan 6, 2026 5:40 PM
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Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young gets critiqued by former NFL QBs

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky breaking down the footwork of Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.

00:13:20
Jan 6, 2026 5:37 PM
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Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi is proving he's the No. 1 option in net

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the New Jersey Devils, 3-1, and how goalie Brandon Bussi bounced back from a rough start against the Montreal Canadiens.

00:06:42
Jan 5, 2026 5:55 PM
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Carolina Panthers Bryce Young and Dave Canales will be judged heavily

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers making the playoffs, and how head coach Dave Canales and quarterback Bryce Young will be scrutinized heavily.

00:11:35
Jan 5, 2026 5:54 PM
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Carolina Panthers get playoff spot despite loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers limping into the playoffs after a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

00:11:06
Jan 5, 2026 5:53 PM
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Can the Carolina Hurricanes bounce back from their current struggles?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' recent defensive struggles in the wake of a 7-5 loss to the Montreal Canadiens- can the Canes find their identity again? How will goaltender Brandon Bussi bounce back from his first adversity in the NHL?

00:10:39
Jan 2, 2026 4:3 PM
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Lack of explosive plays is concerning for the Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' lack of big plays against the Seahawks, and how coach Dave Canales will need to stretch the field more as the Panthers look to make the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons.

00:12:39
Dec 30, 2025 5:41 PM
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Carolina Hurricanes embodying next-man-up mentality

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes’ recent overtime win over the New York Rangers, and how the team can overcome the latest slew of injuries to key players.

00:11:14
Dec 30, 2025 4:9 PM
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Carolina Panthers’ offense shut down in loss to Seattle

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers’ 27-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in week 17, wherein the Panthers squandered yet another opportunity to clinch the NFC South. What causes Carolina to alternate between winning football and what we saw on Sunday?

00:10:04
Dec 29, 2025 4:4 PM
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Carolina Panthers must create havoc against Tampa Bay

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the keys to the Carolina Panthers' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, particularly creating havoc on the defensive side of the ball.

00:14:07
Dec 19, 2025 6:6 PM
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How will NC State basketball respond after Will Wade’s latest rant?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss NC State basketball’s upcoming matchup with Ole Miss in the Greensboro Challenge, and whether the Wolfpack will respond to their coach’s latest strong comments questioning their effort.

00:11:15
Dec 19, 2025 6:5 PM
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BREAKING: Seth Trimble to return for UNC basketball against Ohio State

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the breaking news that guard Seth Trimble will return for the North Carolina Tar Heels for their game against Ohio State.

00:06:58
Dec 19, 2025 6:4 PM
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Carolina Panthers need to let Jaycee Horn cover Mike Evans

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers must limit Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans as much as possible with first place in the NFC South on the line.

00:11:39
Dec 18, 2025 6:28 PM
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Bill Belichick and UNC football documentary with Pat Welter of WRAL Sports

Tim Donnelly & Pat Welter of WRAL Sports discuss the first season of UNC football under North Carolina football head coach Bill Belichick and the coverage and criticism that surrounded the Tar Heels.

00:10:43
Dec 18, 2025 6:26 PM
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NC State basketball coach Will Wade lights up his team after win

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how NC State basketball coach Will Wade called out his team after their 108-72 win over Texas Southern.

00:13:25
Dec 18, 2025 6:24 PM
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Carolina Panthers need to rediscover their run game

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers and head coach Dave Canales need to get their running game with Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard back to playing at a high level to alleviate pressure off of Bryce Young.

00:15:01
Dec 17, 2025 6:27 PM
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2026 ACC Football schedule is a complete disaster

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the 2026 ACC football schedule where five schools where only play eight conference games, including UNC football, but how the remaining 12 teams will play nine games in conference.

00:12:48
Dec 17, 2025 6:25 PM
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Carolina Hurricanes can finally figure out who they are this season

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour is finally getting a glimpse of what the team can be as players are returning from injury, and if Pyotr Kochetkov can be the team's No. 2 goalie behind Brandon Bussi.

00:09:23
Dec 17, 2025 6:23 PM
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