Episodes

Aug. 21, 2026

Comparing the QB situations for Duke, UNC and NC State football ahead of week zero

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.
Aug. 21, 2026

What would be a successful result for the Carolina Panthers’ preseason game in Jacksonville?

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?
Aug. 20, 2026

Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is growing as a leader

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.
Aug. 20, 2026

UNC basketball non conference schedule is set up well for Michael Malone

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.
Aug. 20, 2026

NFL Players being able to go back to college is a slippery slope

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.
Aug. 19, 2026

Duke football still needs to name a starting quarterback

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.
Aug. 19, 2026

Is UNC football head coach Bill Belichick on the hot season this season?

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.
Aug. 19, 2026

Carolina Panthers hold joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars

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.
Aug. 18, 2026

UNC Football reportedly names Billy Edwards Jr. as starting quarterback

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.
Aug. 18, 2026

Do the Carolina Panthers have a bright future as a team?

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.
Aug. 17, 2026

Should the Carolina Panthers be concerned after offensive no-show against Buffalo?

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?
Aug. 13, 2026

Re-evaluating the 2024 NFL Draft Class for the Carolina Panthers and GM Dan Morgan

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.
Aug. 13, 2026

Can NC State football reach 10 wins under Dave Doeren?

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.
Aug. 12, 2026

What is the ceiling for Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker?

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox talk about how Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker is poised for a breakout season for head coach Dave Canales.
Aug. 12, 2026

UNC basketball guard Seth Trimble is transferring to Louisville

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.
Aug. 11, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin ranked the 12th best defenseman in the NHL

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss whether Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin was accurately placed in an NHL ranking of the league’s top 20 d-men.
Aug. 11, 2026

Carolina Panthers’ continued rise depends on Bryce Young and Brad Idzik

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren discuss Bryce Young being expected to play in this week’s preseason game against Buffalo. How much of the team’s success this season depends on him taking another step, as well as Brad Idzik flourishing in his first year as the offensive play caller?
Aug. 11, 2026

Which college football positions are making the most on the open market?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to reported payments made to college football transfers at various positions. Which positions are making the most money, and are the numbers getting out of hand?
Aug. 10, 2026

ECU football coach Blake Harrell is ready for kickoff in 2026

ECU football coach Blake Harrell joins Tim Donnelly on the Hiester Automotive Group Hotline to discuss his upcoming season leading the Pirates. How can they build off of a nine-win season and compete to win the American Conference?
Aug. 10, 2026

Dave Canales is learning from previous preseason mistakes with Carolina Panthers

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren react to Carolina Panthers starters being slated to play in the team’s next preseason game. Has Dave Canales learned from previous missteps in his first two preseasons as head coach?
Aug. 7, 2026

What are the biggest takeaways from the Carolina Panthers' Hall of Fame Game victory?

Tim Donnelly & Max Goren welcome on Chris Lea and Pat Welter of WRAL to discuss their experiences at the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. What were the most apparent takeaways for them watching the first game action of the Carolina Panthers' season?
Aug. 6, 2026

UNC football still has a lot to figure out during training camp

Tim Donnelly & Dennis Cox discuss how UNC football head coach Bill Belichick still has a lot of competition for starting spots, but will also have to navigate around Stephen Belichick being away from the team on medical leave.
Aug. 5, 2026

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.
Aug. 5, 2026

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.