The Drive with Tim Donnelly

<p>Clemson and North Carolina clash in the ACC Championship, but where will the loser of this be going to play in a bowl game? Also, how does the rest of the college football landscape look when it comes to bowl selections? </p> <p>Former North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams shares his experience of playing against Clemson in a ACC Championship game and what he likes about current North Carolina quarterback, Drake Maye's game.</p>

<p>Former North Carolina wide receiver and now analyst for Inside Carolina joins The OG to discuss the upcoming ACC Championship game and shares his memory of the '15 team and the similarities of the two teams. </p>

<p>Former North Carolina and Virginia wide receiver, T.J. Thorpe shares his thoughts on the upcoming ACC Championship and describes his time as a Tar Heel and keeping up with his former teammates as they went on to make an appearance in the last ACC Championship game North Carolina was a part of.</p> <p>We hear from both head coaches as their teams come into the big game from two different perspectives. North Carolina is trying to claim an ACC title for the first since the 1980s, but what's Clemson's mindset knowing they're not playing for a chance to make the CFB playoffs? </p>

<p>We log on to the internet to get a World Cup Update, Adam Gold provides us with two minutes of hockey to break down the Carolina Hurricanes' 6-4 win on the road against the St. Louis Blues for their third straight win. We also had a Thursday Night Football game on Prime last night as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills defeated the New England Patriots, and we preview the ACC Championship game more.</p> <p>Also, Eric Mac Lain of the ACC Network and former Clemson Tiger shares his thoughts on the upcoming Clemson vs. North Carolina matchup. </p>

<p>David Hale of the ACC Network and ESPN.com, along with Bomani Jones of ESPN and HBO joins the show to give their thoughts on the ACC Championship game. </p>

<p>The OG is live from Fan Fest outside of Bank Of America Stadium in Charlotte ahead of the ACC Championship game. The Clemson Tigers face the North Carolina Tar Heels in what will be the final championship game where both ACC divisions are represented.</p> <p>Also, Sam Stejskal of The Athletic joins the show live from Qatar for a World Cup update, and former Tar Heel Tre Boston and current Carolina Panthers free safety gives his thoughts on the upcoming game.</p>

<p>Duke head football coach Mike Elko was announced ACC coach of the year in his first season leading the Blue Devils program. Meanwhile in basketball for the ACC, head coach Hubert Davis in his second season leading the Tar Heels has to figure out he's going to get the season back on track, following his team's third straight loss against Indiana. </p>

<p>Former North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams shares his experience of playing against Clemson in a ACC Championship game and what he likes about current North Carolina quarterback, Drake Maye's game. The ACC-Big Ten challenge is officially over with. What were the biggest takeaways from the final one?</p> <p>Also, Brooke Pryor of ESPN joins the OG to discuss what's happening in the NFL currently. </p>

<p>Last night concluded the final ACC-Big Ten Challenge before it carries over as the ACC-SEC challenge next season. Duke defeated Ohio State at Cameron Indoor, and the Tar Heels acquired their third straight loss this season as they fell on the road to Indiana.</p> <p>Also, Ryan McGee of ESPN joins the show to preview the upcoming SEC and ACC Championship games and Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes Analyst previews the upcoming road game against the St. Louis Blues. </p>

<p>Recently hired for the Nebraska head coaching job, Matt Rhule continues to make his media tours and tries to explain what exactly went wrong during his team in Carolina. What did he learn exactly? </p>

<p>Wes Durham, of the ACC network and ESPN joins the show to preview the upcoming ACC Championship game in Charlotte between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Clemson Tigers. Can Mack Brown's team rise to the occasion? </p>

<p>The ACC vs. Big Ten challenge continues tonight with Duke vs. Ohio State in a top-25 matchup at Cameron Indoor Stadium. North Carolina is on the road as they face an unranked Indiana team. How will Tar Heels respond following their double overtime loss to Alabama? </p>

<p>UNC head coach Mack Brown recently spoke about tampering in college football with schools using third parties to recruit players from other teams with NIL collectives. </p> <p>Also, reactions to the USA win over Iran, and advancing to the knockout stage of The World Cup. </p>

<p>Keyshawn Johnson of ESPN discusses where USC will rank in the next College Football Playoff Rankings, and how NIL has impacted how teams are structured now.</p> <p>Also, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk NFL, including how Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday is no different than most other coaches when it comes to clock management. </p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss the upcoming ACC Championship game between UNC football and Clemson football, and said that UNC has a legit chance of winning.</p> <p>Sam Stejskal of The Athletic talks about the geo-political discussions surrounding the USA-Iran World Cup match. </p>

<p>With no implications on the #collegefootballplayoff again this year, the #ACC Championship between Clemson football and UNC football is lacking luster. But Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio said there are still things at stake for both programs.</p> <p>Also, Brian Murphy of WRAL Sports explains the NIL Collective that will look to pay NC State football players $25,000 for charitable work. </p>

<p>During What's Trending, Ovies & Giglio discuss the early struggles of Duke men's basketball and UNC men's basketball, including the latter losing back-to-back games during the Phil Knight Invitational.</p> <p>Also, discussions about the NFL, Aaron Rodgers, if the Carolina Panthers can actually win the division, and more about UNC-NC State football. </p>

<p>Russell Wilson continues to be the butt end of the joke, and this time Panthers defensive end Brian Burns openly admitted after the game to trolling the Broncos QB. Also, it appears that Wilson's teammates are questioning their QB after a sideline interaction with defensive lineman Mike Purcell. </p> <p>Also, NC State gets a win over in-state rival UNC in football. But can UNC get the last laugh and win the ACC Championship game this weekend in Charlotte against Clemson? </p>

<p>With several college football programs filling their head coaching vacancies, where does #NCState football coach Dave Doeren land when the coaching carousel comes to stop? Will he remain at NC State, or will he find his way to another program?</p>

<p>Where does UNC find its edge against NC State? After the 30-27 2OT win by #NCState football over #UNC football, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio wonder how UNC can find its edge mentally for the rivalry game that has favored the Wolfpack overall in recent seasons.</p>

<p>During What's Trending, Joe Giglio blasts the College Football Playoff committee and how it continues to contradict itself with rankings, and that the entire season needs to be taken into account.</p> <p>Also, former NC State QB Mike Glennon gives his evaluation of UNC QB Drake Maye.</p>

<p>Wes Durham of the ACC Network addressed the latest College Football Playoff rankings and how there appears to be a bias towards the SEC. Also, Durham wonders if the ACC will be as strong in basketball this season as years past because of how the conference is performing overall out of conference. Durham also breaks down the UNC vs NC State football matchup, and does the game mean more to on Friday night? </p> <p>Plus, NFL power rankings. </p>

<p>Sam Stejskal tells Joe Giglio what the USMNT should expect in their matchup with England, and what the best case results could be for the USA after their draw against Wales.</p>

<p>Joe Giglio wonders if the NC State basketball loss to Kansas basketball will hurt the team in the long run because the Wolfpack has a weaker schedule this season.</p>

<p>Hall of Fame Wrestler Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat tells Joe Ovies why he is returning to the ring, his relationship with Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler of FTR, how he helped CM Punk make it into the WWE, and more.</p> <p>Also, Ovies breaks down how Clemson and other colleges are pushing for NIL collectives to help student-athletes. </p>

<p>Has NC State vs UNC lost some luster? With UNC football losing to GA Tech, and with NC State slipping as the season winds down, has their game to end the season have less impact? Lauren Brownlow joined Joe Ovies to talk NC State vs UNC, ACC football, ACC basketball, and so much more.</p> <p>Also, Luke DeCock of The News & Observer tells us why the Hurricanes are struggling a bit to start the season, but why we shouldn't hit the panic button. </p>

<p>Matt Brown of Extra Points explained to Joe Ovies why there is a delay in the much anticipated return of the EA Sports college football game, with the expected return of the game now in 2024.</p> <p>Also, was a draw against Wales a disappointing finish for the USMNT? Former NCFC/Carolina Railhawks star Austin da Luz joined Joe Ovies to discuss the #WorldCup, and if the #USMNT match against Wales hurts them moving forward. da Luz also has concerns about the offense of the United States.</p>

<p>Former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule has been making the rounds in the media this week, and Joe Ovies is triggered. </p> <p>Also, Ovies wonders how things might turn out for US men's soccer in the World Cup after their draw against Wales. </p>

<p>Yesterday officially kicked off the 2022 World Cup and Sam joins the OG from Qatar. Sam is getting firsthand experiences from Qatar, but is like what?? What has he noticed since being there and what’s the environment like? How does he think the USA looks up against the other teams?</p>

<p>What’s on top of everyone’s mind for the Joes, coming back from the weekend? The guys answer some “Hey Joe” questions, which include the World Cup, Coach K, and turducken? </p> <p>From Keith: #HeyJoe How many World Cups would USA have if Coach K had been a soccer coach instead of hoops? From Demetri: #HeyJoe am I right to assume any amount of money bet on the US to win the World Cup is an investment in patriotism? From Martin: Did basketball season officially start in Chapel Hill on Saturday night? From Mark: #HeyJoe, ahead of Thanksgiving, what's your verdict on turducken? 🦃🦆 From Nick: #HeyJoe favorite power ranger? RIP Green Ranger! From Ken: #HeyJoe what did you get @giglio_OG from Buccees to celebrate the end of Joevember? He deserves something after the work he put in last week!</p>

<p>It wasn’t a great weekend for college football teams in NC, our professional football and hockey team, but the World Cup officially kicked off! The Carolina Hurricanes are working toward redemption after two losses, that probably should’ve been wins. Is everyone getting a National title?? Where is the US after Game 1 in the World Cup? What kind of mess happened during the weekend in the NFL, with some embarrassing losses and surprising wins? Plus, the guys break down what happened to UNC and NC State football this past weekend and where they go from here? </p>

<p>Kenata Edwards, Locked On Hornets/CBB Podcasts, with NBA and college hoop takes. Kenata knows the ins and outs of the Charlotte Hornets and gives insight on Dennis Smith Jr. Plus, what about LaMelo Ball and his injuries? </p>

<p>Mark Ennis, ESPN Louisville, talks college football and basketball. What’s the real challenge with Kentucky? Talking Louisville basketball, what are the long term thoughts and did he expect this type of start? What surprised Mark about Louisville basketball and what was he anticipating this season? </p>

<p>Bomani Jones, ESPN/HBO, joins the OG to talk NBA, NFL, and the World Cup; after, they go down memory lane first. What does he think about the latest with Kyrie Irving? What did he make of the huge snowstorm heading to Buffalo and moving the game to Detroit? Does he think Twitter is about to go out of business? </p>

<p>Brooke Pryor, ESPN NFL Reporter, joins the OG this week and talks a little Baker Mayfield. What has she seen, while on the same field as Baker, that has her scratching her head. What does she see happening this weekend between the Carolina Panthers and the Baltimore Ravens? And is thunder snow a thing? This could potentially be what Buffalo will be seeing within the next 48-72 hours. </p>

<p>Jeremy Markovich, NC Rabbit Hole, joins the OG this week to give us a little turkey talk! Maybe your table this year will have a NC turkey. And is there really such a thing as “pardoning” a turkey? </p>

<p>Tripp Tracy, Carolina Hurricanes Bally Sports TV, joins Joe Giglio to talk about the upcoming matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and last year’s Stanley Cup Champs tonight at PNC. Not only are we in for some great hockey, but the Canes are working for a great cause tonight that we can all get behind. Who’s going to be in the net tonight and how does Tripp feel they’ll stack up against the Avalanche’s top scorer? </p>

<p>Is there a chance the ACC gets into the CFP? During What's Trending, Ovies & Giglio talk about the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and if Clemson, or possibly UNC, has a chance to make it into the CFP. Also, a UNC football fan, Hunter, joined the show to prove to Giglio that UNC football fans do exist. </p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio give you their weekly NFL Power Rankings. Also, Wes Durham of the ACC Network joined the show to talk about UNC basketball, college football, and how his schedule for the weekend got altered with the cancellation of the UVA-Coastal Carolina football game. </p>

<p>Did Giglio apologize to UNC fans? After calling UNC football a 'hobby' for Carolina fans, Giglio did point out the negatives of making a blanket statement about groups of people. </p> <p>Also, NFL discussions about, including Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Stephen A. Smith of ESPN trading verbal jabs at each other.</p>

<p>Despite it being early in the season, are there reasons to be concerned with UNC basketball? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talked Carolina Basketball and the comments made by head coach Hubert Davis about the team early in the year.</p> <p>Also, Ovies & Giglio talk about the latest College Football Playoff rankings, and if UNC actually does have a chance of making it to the CFP.</p>

<p>Where will UNC football be in this week's College Football Playoff ranking? During What's Trending, Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about where UNC and Clemson will rank in tonight's College Football Playoff rankings, but how there is a lack of consistency when it comes to ranking teams. </p>

<p>Can any college football program claim they're the best in North Carolina? Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio discuss how no football team in the State of North Carolina can truly claim to be the best program because they all have flaws, but also can make an argument. Giglio also argues that schools that are built on basketball, like UNC, don't have to have a strong football following. </p> <p>Also, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago-Tribune joined the show to talk about the connections between Duke Basketball and the City of Chicago ahead of the Champions Classic between Duke and Kansas. </p>

<p>Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio react to Russell Wilson talking with Peyton Manning on Peyton's Places about why he transferred from NC State to Wisconsin, and how the narrative from Wilson continues to change.</p> <p>Are we selling on the Buffalo Bills? Ryan Wilson of CBS Sports joined the show to talk about the NFL after Week 10, including the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen struggling, the Philadelphia Eagles losing for the first time this season, and what to make of the second half of the season. </p>

<p>Last night's win for the Washington Commanders isn't about Taylor Heinicke, because despite the hoopla about the win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Heinicke didn't have a great game in an upset win over the Eagles to hand them their first loss.</p> <p>Also, are people overreacting about Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills? </p>

<p>During What's Trending, a conversation took place about the NFL, and the wild ending between the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. Are we seeing Josh Allen regress to the norm from early in his career, or is he simply struggling at the midpoint of the season and will bounce back?</p> <p>Also, more conversations about UNC football and NC State football. </p>

<p>NC State put themselves in position to lose, and they did against Boston College, 21-20. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about the loss by NC State football, and how this also isn't much of a surprise based on NC State's history.</p> <p>UNC Football continues to win despite flaws, and much of that is due to their freshman quarterback Drake Maye. Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio talk about how UNC football is overachieving this year compared to expectations, and how they're having the season NC State football was hoping to have.</p>

<p>How are the Raiders handling their loss to Jeff Saturday and the Colts? Las Vegas Raiders insider Scott Gulbransen of SilverAndBlackToday.com joined the show to talk about the Raiders losing to brand new head coach Jeff Saturday and Indianapolis Colts. </p> <p>Also, questions about NC State football and more during Hey Joe. </p>

<p>Joe Ovies and Joe Giglio talk about the Indianapolis Colts winning in Jeff Saturday's debut as head coach, and how it's an indictment on Josh McDaniels as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders. </p> <p>Also, Anne-Parker Coleman from CBS19 in Charlottesville, VA joined the show to give us the latest regarding the tragic shooting at the University of Virginia that saw three Virginia football players fatally shot.</p>

<p>All, completely real and legitimate "Hey Joe" questions to kick off the weekend... </p> <p>From Josh Allen’s mom, #HeyJoe … no, really, please get off the Bills Mafia bandwagon? </p> <p>From Rand, #HeyJoe … how was lunch?</p> <p>From Jack, #HeyJoe … what are sportswriters going to do without Twitter?</p> <p>From Belichick, #HeyJoe …when it goes bad for Tom Brady, it really goes bad, huh?</p> <p>From the Hawk Never Dies, #HeyJoe … you really don’t think we can score 56 points on Houston?</p>