The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly sits down with Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi to talk about his QB Mason Heintschel, his former players with the Carolina Panthers, and his team's outlook on the upcoming season.

Tim Donnelly is joined by Duke football football coach Manny Diaz, as well as RB Nate Sheppard and TE Jeremiah Hasley at ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte, NC, where Manny Diaz says Duke football should have made the College Football Playoff last season after winning the ACC Championship.

Tim Donnelly is joined by new Wake Forest football head coach Jake Dickert and defensive lineman Langston Hardy to preview the 2026 college football season.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers safety Tre’Von Moehrig being listed among the honorable mentions in a top-10 safeties ranking by NFL executives, coaches and scouts.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes’ recently announced season opener for the 2026-27 season. The reigning Stanley Cup champions will raise a banner ahead of a 5pm matchup with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, September 29th.

Tim Donnelly discusses with UVA football quarterback Beau Pribula about his journey from Penn State football to Missouri football and now Virginia football, including facing his former head coach in Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin, facing NC State football in Week 1, and how he handles NIL.

Tim Donnelly sits down with NC State running back Duke Scott at ACC Kickoff 2026 to discuss his expanded role in the Wolfpack's backfield, the fastest players on the roster, and his expectations for the season.

Tim Donnelly discusses with Miami University football quarterback Darian Mensah about why he left Duke football, Mensah's desire to make the College Football Playoff and win a national championship, and how Miami will best prepare him for the 2027 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how former UNC basketball star Caleb Wilson continues to show off his raw physical skills during the NBA Summer League for the Chicago Bulls.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the market for NHL Defensemen continues to rise during the 2026 NHL Free Agency period, and how this impacts how Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky must navigate how he handles RFA Defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC basketball star Caleb Wilson shined in his NBA Summer League debut, including how North Carolina basketball didn't allow him to shoot from the outside.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers quarterback didn't receive a vote from NFL executives and scouts as a top-10 QB in the NFL, and how 20 quarterbacks received votes over him.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to ESPN releasing its initial Football Power Index rankings, discussing why preseason rankings can help push media narratives.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes' free agency getting a C grade from The Athletic. Does Carolina need to get more active, or are they preserving flexibility for future moves?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers edge rusher Nic Scourton being mentioned as a breakout candidate by ESPN's Benjamin Solak.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers DT Derrick Brown being ranked among the top 5 defensive tackles in the NFL, including one voter listing him as the top player at his position.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes' controversial Stanley Cup engraving, which includes the entirety of team owner Tom Dunon's immediate family. Were deserving names left off of the Cup?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren list their top stories to watch in ACC football as the start of the 2026 looms just around the corner.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which Carolina Panthers players are under the most pressure going into the 2026 NFL Season as training camp approaches.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how ACC commissioner Jim Phillips needs to find ways to add revenue to the league, similar to how the Big 12 conference struck a $20 million per year deal with Monster Energy Drinks.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Panthers CB Jaycee Horn was rated as the 8th best cornerback in the NFL according to NFL executives, but how Mike Jackson didn't receive any votes.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the US Men's soccer team losing to Belgium, 4-1, in the World Cup Round of 16, and how disappointing it was for USA Soccer to lose in bad way.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers being ranked with the 24th best roster in the NFL according to ESPN.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky still has a lot of options available this offseason if he decides to make a major move involving defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren blindly rank Carolina Panthers players 1-5 based on who they expect to have the best season in 2026.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren revisit the options available to the Carolina Hurricanes to add to their roster after they were unable to sign defenseman John Carlson to a contract.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss which returning Carolina Panthers players have the most at stake in the 2027 season.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the start of NHL free agency, and the Carolina Hurricanes' lack of signings and/or trades so far. Will there be a big move coming for GM Eric Tulsky?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren debate which Carolina Panthers rookie, if any, could have the best chance to become a top 100 NFL player.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss which Carolina Hurricanes are eligible to sign contract extensions on July 1, and which of those players the Canes are likely to extend.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren assess the options available to the Carolina Hurricanes if they are unable to sign pending free agent defenseman John Carlson before unrestricted free agency opens tomorrow at noon.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren debate what kind of trades or signings the Carolina Hurricanes could make this week, with league free agency opening up on Wednesday.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown being ranked 90th in the 2026 edition of the NFL Top 100, as voted on by NFL players.

Dennis Cox & Max Goren react to the Carolina Hurricanes trading for the signing rights to UFA defenseman John Carlson. Will the Canes sign the veteran d-man, or will he hit the open market on July 1?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the reports that the Carolina Hurricanes are in the market of trading defenseman Alexander Nikishin, possibly for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, or Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss ESPN's Bill Barnwell ranking the Carolina Panthers' offensive playmakers 28th out of 32 NFL teams. Is the ranking accurate, and which players can help boost that ranking in 2026?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the Charlotte Hornets trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Why did this trade saga go down so quickly, and was it the right move for the Hornets?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to UNC and NC State basketball scheduling a non-conference matchup at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren debate how many Carolina Panthers players will be ranked in the NFL Top 100, as voted on by NFL players.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to reports of the Carolina Hurricanes considering trade offers for young restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the respective fits for Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson on their new NBA teams, the Memphis Grizzlies and the Chicago Bulls.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes being mentioned in trade rumors as the NHL offseason hot stove heats up. Should the Canes be willing to make big moves after winning the Stanley Cup?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young being voted the 98th best player in the NFL in the annual players’ poll.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss tonight’s 2026 NBA Draft, where two local collegiate players are likely to be selected very early in Duke’s Cameron Boozer and UNC’s Caleb Wilson.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd's 2025 season was a sign of positive things to come or simply a blip on the radar.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to the announcement of the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, which yet again did not include Carolina Hurricanes legend and current head coach Rod Brind'Amour.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if the Carolina Hurricanes will buy out the contract of forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi if they are unable to trade him before NHL Free Agency.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Hurricanes fans can best enjoy the Stanley Cup parade in downtown Raleigh, NC.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss if Carolina Panthers GM and head coach Dave Canales should look at Texas A&M quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss three possible Carolina Hurricanes players that can make a big jump next season after winning the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup.