Paul Ihander talks about the avoidance of staying vanilla when it comes to the Panthers playcalling on offense in 2026 + a drive down nostalgia lane as the racing movie Cars still holds up after 20 years.

Paul Ihander wonders if the ACC should change its motto to “the conference of developing quarterbacks” + the graveyard of basketball dreams known as the Los Angeles Clippers.

Paul Ihander is joined by Pack Power 24/7 editor Cory Smith, discussing NC State’s drubbing at the hands of Virginia + how the $4B sale of the Los Angeles Angels affects MLB expansion plans.

Paul Ihander talks about the evolution of the Panthers defense and how the pair of Jaycee Horn and Derrick Brown, projected as top-100 players in the NFL in 2026, should benefit from the linebacking corps overhaul + a world in which the Canes start the season without Alexander Nikishin.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to an article naming Jake Dickert, Manny Diaz and Blake Harrell as possible candidates for big coaching jobs that become open in college football. Also, they look ahead to the sporting events to watch in the month of September.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren discuss the latest roster moves from the Carolina Panthers ahead of the start of the regular season, including the acquisition of former Ravens center Corey Bullock, and the corresponding release of guard Chandler Zavala. Also, they react to a raccoon trading card selling for $21,000.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren recap vastly different season-opening performances for UNC and NC State football in week zero. Can UNC be a bowl team in year two under Bill Belichick? Can NC State recover from an embarassing loss in a conference game to start the year? Also, they react to Cale Makar becoming the NHL's first $20 million man.

Paul Ihander & Max Goren react to the Carolina Panthers’ final roster cut-down, which included some surprising cuts and additions. Also, they discuss the penalties being threatened to college sports programs looking to bring in talent from professional leagues.