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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Predicting the first four games for UNC, Duke and NC State football

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss realistic ideal scenarios for each of the Triangle college football teams through four weeks of the 2025 season. Who will be on top through four games- Duke, NC State or UNC?

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00:16:40
Aug 15, 2025 6:3 PM
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Which Carolina Panthers could get more involved in their preseason game against Houston?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss which Carolina Panthers have an opportunity to show their stuff in the team’s second preseason game after opportunities for some starters were limited against Cleveland.

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00:08:59
Aug 15, 2025 6:1 PM
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ESPN ranks Carolina Panthers’ running backs 28th in NFL

Dennis Cox & Max Goren react to ESPN’s annual NFL position group rankings, particularly the running backs portion, which ranked the Carolina Panthers’ RB room as the 28th best in the NFL.

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00:10:36
Aug 15, 2025 6:0 PM
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How does Raleigh compare to Nashville as an MLB expansion candidate?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the feasibility of a Major League Baseball team coming to Raleigh in the wake of Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon buying the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers.

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00:08:05
Aug 14, 2025 5:50 PM
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Which Carolina Panther will take advantage of a preseason opportunity in Houston?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss which Panthers have the best opportunity to step up and make a bigger role for themselves in Saturday's preseason game against the Houston Texans.

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00:15:26
Aug 14, 2025 5:49 PM
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Carolina Panthers' joint practice with Houston provides areas for improvement

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' joint practice with the Houston Texans, and how sloppy moments in practice can provide coachable moments for Dave Canales.

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00:10:20
Aug 14, 2025 5:48 PM
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What is the Carolina Panthers "X-Factor" this season?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss what ESPN described as the Carolina Panthers and their "X-factor" this season.

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00:10:37
Aug 13, 2025 6:11 PM
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Does the 'NFL dream' sell recruits for UNC football enough for Bill Belichick?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the recruiting strategy for UNC football coach Bill Belichick about preparing players for the NFL enough to sell recruits if other top programs are simply offering more money than North Carolina football?

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00:11:11
Aug 13, 2025 6:10 PM
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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon buys the Portland Trail Blazers; impact on MLB to Raleigh?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon purchasing the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA, and the impact it could have on the Hurricanes, and if it affects the potential of MLB to Raleigh, even if Dundon stated he still is interested in bring MLB to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Aug 13, 2025 6:8 PM
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Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young has to develop some elite traits

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the traits where Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young needs to develop to be a top-10 QB in the NFL.

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00:13:42
Aug 12, 2025 5:24 PM
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UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis hypes up his freshman

Tim Donnelly & Graham Hill react to UNC basketball transfer Ian Jackson recently opening up about his decision to leave the program.

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00:09:01
Aug 12, 2025 4:12 PM
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NC State football and Duke football are laying low

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss NC State football and Duke football flying under the radar as the 2025 college football season approaches.

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00:09:51
Aug 12, 2025 4:11 PM
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Bill Belichick and UNC football face their first injury trouble

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the injury to UNC's Austin Blaske, and how Bill Belichick and his team will respond and shore up a crucial position group.

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00:10:41
Aug 11, 2025 5:57 PM
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Carolina Panthers’ starting offense executed well in preseason opener

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren break down the performance from the Carolina Panthers' starting offense in their preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns. Did they do enough to get fans excited for the regular season?

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00:11:38
Aug 11, 2025 5:53 PM
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Is the addition of Steve Belichick at UNC being overlooked?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether the addition of defensive coordinator Steve Belichick will be more impactful than many people realize, with most of the outside attention focused on his father.

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00:14:16
Aug 8, 2025 6:1 PM
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Carolina Panthers' preseason opener could reveal a lot about the roster

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss what the Carolina Panthers' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns means for certain position battles, and whether some players could play their way onto the week 1 roster.

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00:11:30
Aug 8, 2025 6:0 PM
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How will the Carolina Panthers' rookies perform in their preseason debut?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss their expectations for the Carolina Panthers' preseason opener against the Cleveland Browns, specifically regarding Tetairoa McMillan and the other Panthers rookies.

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00:11:40
Aug 8, 2025 5:59 PM
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Dave Canales and Bryce Young need to have a strong relationship

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers and the relationship between Bryce Young and Dave Canales going into year two together.

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00:13:01
Aug 7, 2025 5:23 PM
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UNC football remains a mystery under Bill Belichick

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how there is still so many unknowns for UNC football under Bill Belichick.

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00:09:39
Aug 7, 2025 4:30 PM
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ACC Football seems wide open in 2025

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the betting odds for whom will lead the ACC in passing, rushing, and receiving during the 2025 college football season.

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00:08:51
Aug 7, 2025 4:26 PM
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Should NC State football expect more wins than UNC football this season?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the bare minimum number of wins for NC State football, UNC football, and Duke football, and if NC State fans would settle for a 7-5 season if it means more wins than UNC football.

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00:12:21
Aug 6, 2025 5:31 PM
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Carolina Panthers joint practice reactions

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers and their joint practice with the Cleveland Browns.

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00:11:24
Aug 6, 2025 4:6 PM
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What should the Carolina Panthers look to achieve in the preseason

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers preseason games, and why it's vital for Dave Canales & Bryce Young to get more snaps in preseason games as possible.

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00:08:40
Aug 5, 2025 5:26 PM
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UNC football needs to name a starting QB ASAP

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren break down Bill Belichick's approach to Gio Lopez and the UNC quarterback competition, with Tim arguing that the legendary coach may have some bad, Tom Brady-related habits.

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00:06:40
Aug 5, 2025 5:11 PM
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