The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox share where they are confident and where they are concerned about NC State football and UNC football ahead of their respective Week 0 matchups to start the 2026 college football season.

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Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the breaking news that the ACC Board of Directors issuing conference-wide eligibility enforcement for ACC football and ACC men's basketball and ACC women's basketball.

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Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox talk about the Carolina Panthers struggling on offense against the Houston Texans during a joint practice in Charlotte, NC, including how Dave Canales can use this as a teaching time for rookie tackle Monroe Freeling, as well as QB Bryce Young.

Tim Donnelly and App State football coach Dowell Loggains discuss the upcoming college football season, as well as the latest in college sports when it comes to eligibility with the NCAA. 

Tim Donnelly and Duke head football coach Manny Diaz discuss naming Walker Eget the starting quarterback, as well as the latest involving college sports with court cases and the NCAA trying to figure out eligibility. 

Tim Donnelly, Dennis Cox & Max Goren debate whether the Carolina Panthers are due for regression in 2026. Will close wins flip into losses, or will Carolina continue to build in the right direction?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox react to an article predicting where NHL teams will finish in the standings in the 2030-2031 season. Where did the Carolina Hurricanes rank, and will they still be contending five years after their 2026 Stanley Cup win?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox look ahead to Saturday, when UNC and NC State football will each kick off their seasons as part of week zero. Can the Tar Heels get off to a better start than last season’s opener against TCU? Can the Wolfpack set the tone for a potential 10-win season?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss NC State football’s upcoming season opener in Charlottesville against the Virginia Cavaliers. What does this opportunity mean for Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack as they strive to finally win 10 games and reach the ACC Championship Game?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers’ 34-17 preseason victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. What are the biggest takeaways for Carolina, with one more preseason game and a roster cut-down to go before the regular season kicks off against the Chicago Bears?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren compare and contrast the quarterback situations for Duke, UNC and NC State football with one week to go until the start of the college football season.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren preview the Carolina Panthers’ preseason week two matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. What can the Panthers do to make this game a successful part of their preparation for the regular season?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan being the top passing option for quarterback Bryce Young, but also growing as a leader for head coach Dave Canales and offensive coordinator Brad Idzik.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC basketball head coach Michael Malone will have time to adjust to college basketball after North Carolina basketball announced their non-conference basketball schedule.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss why some players that are currently on NFL rosters could potentially be going back to college football would be bad for the NCAA and college football.

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss how Duke football head coach Manny Diaz is still trying to figure out who his starting quarterback is going to be after losing Darian Mensah to the Miami Hurricanes in the transfer portal.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick will be under fire this season if North Carolina football struggles on the field once again.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers having a joint practice at the Jacksonville Jaguars, and how a slow start for Bryce Young and the offense led to Young finding Tetairoa McMillan a lot in practice.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the reports by Pete Thamel of ESPN that UNC football head coach Bill Belichick is naming Billy Edwards Jr. as the starting quarterback for North Carolina football.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers are set up for future success as a team from 2027 through 2029 NFL Seasons, and if Bryce Young is part of that future.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' preseason week one loss to the Buffalo Bills, in which the starting offense went 3-and-out on three consecutive drives. Is this cause for concern?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox look back at the 2024 NFL Draft Class for the Carolina Panthers under GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ways NC State football can reach 10 wins in 2026, but also how they could fall short once again under head coach Dave Doeren.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox talk about how Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker is poised for a breakout season for head coach Dave Canales.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC basketball guard Seth Trimble is transferring to Louisville basketball, and if there was a spot on the roster for Trimble under new North Carolina basketball coach Michael Malone.