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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Who will emerge as the starting quarterback for Duke football?

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss Duke football starting training camp after winning the ACC Championship in 2025, with head coach Manny Diaz trying to figure out his starting quarterback.

00:09:22
Aug 5, 2026 6:29 PM
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Price paid by Carolina Panthers for Bryce Young trade keeps looking worse

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox revisit the Carolina Panthers trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and selecting Bryce Young, and how the Chicago Bears continue to look better and better after the trade.

00:11:18
Aug 5, 2026 6:28 PM
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How will UNC football look with Bobby Petrino running the offense?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick brought in Bobby Petrino to run the North Carolina football offense.

00:09:14
Aug 4, 2026 5:12 PM
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Carolina Panthers release their first depth chart of training camp

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers releasing their first depth chart of training camp and if anything stands out for head coach Dave Canales.

00:10:19
Aug 4, 2026 5:10 PM
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Former Charlotte Hornets guard Devonté Graham talks playing career, giving back to Raleigh community

Tim Donnelly is joined by former Charlotte Hornets and Kansas basketball guard Devonté Graham to discuss his playing career from Kansas to the NBA, playing overseas, but also why it's important to give back to the Raleigh community with Devonté Graham Day.

00:16:27
Aug 4, 2026 2:28 PM
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Carolina Panthers get ready for the Hall of Fame Game

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers preparing for the Hall of Fame Game, and how Bryce Young has looked during training camp.

00:08:47
Aug 3, 2026 6:31 PM
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Do the Carolina Panthers need to make a move for a wide receiver?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss what the Carolina Panthers should do at the wide receiver position in the wake of the Chris Brazzell II injury: sign a veteran WR, or promote a rising talent out of training camp?

00:10:52
Jul 31, 2026 4:6 PM
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Ranking the most indispensable players for the Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss which players the Carolina Panthers would most hate to lose, with a few players already going down with injuries early in training camp.

00:08:45
Jul 30, 2026 5:25 PM
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Checking in on the first season of the Zebulon Devil Dogz in the Coastal Plain League

Tim Donnelly sits down with Chip Allen, commissioner of the Coastal Plain League, at the North Main Athletic Complex in Holly Springs to discuss the big stories from around the league, including legendary alumni and new teams making a splash.

00:15:12
Jul 30, 2026 4:28 PM
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Xavier Legette may get one more chance at a significant role for Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the latest news out of Carolina Panthers training camp, including a wide receiver injury that may thrust Xavier Legette into a more significant role than originally intended for this season.

00:11:24
Jul 29, 2026 5:30 PM
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Carolina Hurricanes' contract efficiency ranked best in NHL

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Macklin Celebrini becoming the new highest-paid player in the NHL, as well as a ranking in the Athletic which ranks the Carolina Hurricanes' contract efficiency #1 in the NHL.

00:12:07
Jul 29, 2026 5:29 PM
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Will NC State football finally win 10 games in 2026?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss NC State football on the Wolfpack's first day of fall camp. Is this finally the year that coach Dave Doeren leads his team to 10 wins?

00:09:50
Jul 29, 2026 5:28 PM
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UNC football GM Michael Lombardi is in hot water right now

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave by The University of North Carolina for reported human resources complaints. Also, UNC football under Lombardi and head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly being investigated by the College Sports Commission.

00:12:09
Jul 28, 2026 5:52 PM
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Carolina Panthers go through first day of training camp

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the beginning of Carolina Panthers training camp, including the Panthers being in pads for the first time during training camp as they continue to deal with injury scares.

00:09:01
Jul 28, 2026 5:49 PM
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Carolina Panthers being investigated by the NFLPA for Nic Scourton injury

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the beginning of Carolina Panthers training camp, including the injuries to Nic Scourton, and how the NFL Players Association is looking into the injury and if the Panthers and head coach Dave Canales violated league rules for contact allowed at practice.

00:10:48
Jul 27, 2026 5:53 PM
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UNC football GM Michael Lombardi placed on paid administrative leave by North Carolina

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football general manager Michael Lombardi was placed on paid administrative leave by The University of North Carolina for reported human resources complaints. Also, UNC football under head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly being investigated by the College Sports Commission.

00:09:00
Jul 27, 2026 5:52 PM
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Who will win the QB competition for UNC football?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick says North Carolina football has four quarterbacks who are all competing for the starting quarterback role, and how Bill Belichick needs to narrow the competition down as quickly as possible for the betterment of the team.

00:13:52
Jul 24, 2026 5:28 PM
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Early Carolina Panthers training camp reactions

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the first two days of Carolina Panthers training camp, including the injuries to Nic Scourton, and the latest on Rob Hunt & Mike Jackson.

00:10:11
Jul 24, 2026 5:26 PM
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BREAKING: Carolina Panthers EDGE Nic Scourton out for the season with torn ACL

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the breaking news of Carolina Panthers EDGE Nic Scourton tearing his ACL on the first day of practices, forcing him out of action for the 2026-27 NFL season.

00:07:29
Jul 23, 2026 5:29 PM
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Reports indicate UNC's brand licensing revenue dwarfs that of NC State

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to a report detailing brand licensing revenue for UNC and NC State, which indicated that Carolina's earning a lot more than their neighbors to the east.

00:10:14
Jul 23, 2026 5:28 PM
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Bryce Young remains the biggest story at Carolina Panthers training camp despite other news

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' first day of practices at training camp, and how despite other news dominating headlines, Bryce Young's progress is the biggest story to watch.

00:09:26
Jul 23, 2026 5:27 PM
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Biggest takeaways from ACC Kickoff for Duke, UNC and NC State football

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss their biggest takeaways from last week’s ACC Kickoff for the Duke Blue Devils, UNC Tar Heels, and NC State Wolfpack with the 2026 season right around the corner.

00:13:38
Jul 22, 2026 5:19 PM
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Are the Carolina Panthers not as young as we thought?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to an article ranking the Carolina Panthers’ young talent 21st in the NFL. Are they still a young, upstart team, or should the expectations be higher for their current core?

00:09:16
Jul 22, 2026 5:17 PM
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Taylor Moton and Jaycee Horn sidelined to start Carolina Panthers training camp

Dennis Cox & Max Goren react to injury news at the start of Carolina Panthers training camp, including Jaycee Horn starting camp on the reserve/NFI list, and Taylor Moton being set to miss significant time with a blood clot.

00:07:40
Jul 21, 2026 5:39 PM
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What do the SEC’s threats to leave the NCAA mean for the ACC and college sports?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey’s comments about the conference potentially breaking away from the NCAA over the Protect College Sports Act. Would they actually leave the NCAA, and what would that mean for college sports?

00:10:18
Jul 21, 2026 5:37 PM
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