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Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to discuss all things NC State on a Wolfpack Wednesday, including the wait for the Philip Rivers hire to become official and last night's basketball win over Presbyterian. Also, they react to the latest edition of the College Football Playoff rankings.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap Duke basketball's loss to Michigan State in the Champions Classic, which headlined a loaded slate of college basketball. Do the Blue Devils lack a go-to guy on offense? Also, they discuss the NFL trade deadline, where the Carolina Panthers stayed inactive ahead of a battle for first place in the NFC South.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Panthers' 26-21 loss to the Denver Broncos. Is this loss squarely on the offensive line? Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes' trip to Finland for the NHL Global Series, which comes after a 9-2 bashing of the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to reports of NC State football and Philip Rivers finalizng a deal to make the legendary NFL quarterback the next head coach of the Wolfpack, as well as the college football results from around the Triangle this weekend. Also, they welcome Katherine Eberhardt, Chief Marketing & Development Officer of NCFC Youth, to break down the big youth soccer events converging in the Triangle right now.

Paul Ihander and Dave Modlin roll through the possibilities of the first November weekend of the college football slate in the ACC + How the Carolina Panthers porous defense can stop Denver's non-existent run attack from becoming relevant again.

Paul Ihander and Dave Modlin dissect the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 win over the New York Islanders Thursday, with the Canes scrambling to a victory late + the cinematic way NC State could bring Philip Rivers in as the university's next head football coach.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren welcome Tommy Ashley, host of Inside Carolina, to discuss recent close losses for UNC football, and to preview their upcoming matchup with UConn. Also, they preview the Carolina Hurricanes' game on Long Island against the Islanders, debating whether some line shuffling could occur from Rod Brind'Amour.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the latest developments in the NC State football coaching search, with NC State leadership reportedly hopping on a plane to Alabama yesterday to meet with Philip Rivers. Also, they discuss the pros and cons of the Carolina Panthers potentially paying Bryce Young more than $50 million per year on his second NFL contract.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap the Carolina Hurricanes’ 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators. Does Juuse Saros simply have the Canes’ number? Also, they look ahead to the Carolina Panthers’ first game without Ejiro Evero running the defense, debating whether interim DC Todd Wash will bring more defensive pressure to Broncos QB Bo Nix.  

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to reports of former NC State QB and Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson interviewing for the Wolfpack head coaching job. They also welcome Cory Smith, editor of Pack Power 247, to give his reaction to the reports, give context on the coaching search, and break down NC State basketball’s start to the season.