The Drive with Tim Donnelly

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which are the toughest position battles for the Carolina Panthers going into the 2026 offseason.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC basketball coach Michael Malone is waiting to see if NC State basketball transfer Matt Able will decide to enter the 2026 NBA Draft, or play for North Carolina basketball.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss incoming NC State basketball coach Justin Gainey getting Paul McNeil Jr to return to NC State.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan discussing the latest regarding QB Bryce Young on The Rich Eisen Show.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the if Duke basketball forward Cameron Boozer or if UNC basketball forward is likely to be the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes entering the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and which Hurricanes player is the unsung hero for the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers 2026 NFL Schedule release.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the ACC basketball and ACC football coaches having to navigate the changing landscape of college sports and NIL as Name, Image & Likeness rules keep changing.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes entering the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and how the perception of how the Hurricanes play hasn't changed, despite their different style of play.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Panthers completing rookie mini-camp, and what role that Haynes King could carve out with the team.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in overtime to sweep Flyers, 4-0.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' rookie class starting rookie minicamp, where draftees and undrafted free agent signings have their first opportunity to make a statement in front of the coaching staff.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' game 3 win to take a 3-0 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers, and they debate whether coach Rod Brind'Amour will make any changes to the lineup for a potential close-out on Saturday night.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers are perfecting their draft process with General Manager Dan Morgan and EVP Brandt Tilis.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes preparing for game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers have strength on the offensive line.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss UNC Athletic Director Bubba Cunningham's recent comments on the future of college sports and how college sports is splintering between revenue and non-revenue sports.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes preparing for game 3 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers have long-term questions at running back.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, including steady play from goalie Frederik Andersen, as well as the game-winning goal by Taylor Hall.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox recap the Carolina Hurricanes' game 1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, providing some statistical context to the experience advantage the Canes have over the rest of the teams remaining in the Eastern Conference.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss which Carolina Panthers players are due to have a breakout year in 2026.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how the Carolina Panthers were reportedly locked in on drafting an offensive tackle in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox preview the Carolina Hurricanes vs the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' draft picks in the fifth, sixth and seventh rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, and whether those players could end up being impactful late-round gems.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to UNC basketball’s latest commitment from international prospect Sayon Keita. What kind of impact could the young 7-foot prospect have for the Tar Heels in Michael Malone’s first season as head coach?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss which areas of the game (if any) the Carolina Hurricanes could improve upon in their second round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Panthers' third round draft choice, Chris Brazzell II. What kind of role could he carve out in his rookie season, and how will the Panthers deploy their wide receiver corps this season and beyond?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss the Carolina Hurricanes returning to practice as they await the winner of the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Would the Canes prefer a longer layoff to help guys get healthy? Or do they want to stay in rhythm while they're playing well?

Dennis Cox & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers’ selections in the 2026 NFL Draft, grading the latest class of prospects selected by GM Dan Morgan and his staff.  

Dennis Cox & Max Goren discuss the top performers for the Carolina Hurricanes in their first round sweep of the Ottawa Senators in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Ross Tucker, Host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast, discusses the Carolina Panthers drafting Georgia football offensive tackle Monroe Freeling with the 19th overall pick.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes take a 3-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 in the first round of the NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 2-0 win on the road.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and the possibilities in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes headed on the road to take on the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 in the first round of the NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan should consider drafting an edge rusher in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes headed on the road to take on the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 in the first round of the NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan should consider drafting an off-ball linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox discuss UNC basketball coach Michael Malone building his roster, and how North Carolina basketball was able to land NC State basketball player Matt Able in the transfer portal.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Ottawa Senators, 3-2, in 2OT with Jordan Martinook scoring the game-winning goal in the first round of the NHL 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan should consider drafting a developing quarterback in the mid-to-late rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. Is there a player worth picking with cost-controlled backup QB upside?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss three keys to the Charlotte Hornets getting a win over the Orlando Magic and punching their ticket to the NBA playoffs.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren preview Game 1 of the Carolina Hurricanes' first round series against the Ottawa Senators in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Can Carolina ride the home atmosphere to an early lead in the series?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether the Carolina Panthers should (or could) select top tight end prospect Kenyon Sadiq with the 19th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss what NC State, UNC and Duke should be shopping for in the college basketball transfer portal.

Tim Donnelly & Joel Bryant welcome in Duke EDGE Vincent Anthony Jr. to discuss his pre-draft process, fellow draft prospect Brian Parker II, his experience playing for the Blue Devils and much more.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the latest Carolina Panthers news as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches as GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales could look at wide receiver again in the first round of the draft for the third straight year.

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss the Carolina Hurricanes earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference ahead of the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff, and giving regular season grades to players.