The Drive

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The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.08.26 Sep 08, 2026

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they start their season on Monday Night Football. Will the Broncos be able to take advantage of an undrafted free agent playing left tackle for the Chiefs? Which team has the better skill players? Do the Broncos have the edge at tight end with Evan Engram over Travis Kelce? Do the Chiefs have Super Bowl aspirations this season? Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos fans being all in for this season by leading the NFL in preseason attendance, Christian Gonzales becoming the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, and Dante sharing about all the new food down at Empower Field he got to try today. We react to the wild weekend in college football that included controversy in Ann Arbor after Michigan was awarded one second left for a game winning hail marry, Malachi Toney jumping into the Heisman conversation, and LSU beating the breaks off of Clemson.

The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.08.26 Sep 08, 2026

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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Colorado State rebounding after getting embarrassed by Wyoming a year ago. We pivot to the Broncos as we get set for the Broncos' season-opening game. What version of Patrick Mahomes will we see after major knee surgery? Why are the Chiefs still favorites with a rusty Mahomes? Zach and Phil continue to preview the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup in Kansas City. We react to Woody Paige's report that the Penners plan to buy 35% more of the Rockies after purchasing 40% earlier this year. Will the Penners and their financial prowess be able to finally turn the Rockies into a winner? Will this purchase take away the Penners' attention to the Broncos? We react to CSU beating Wyoming and kicking off the Jim Mora era with a win. Zach takes his victory lap after calling his shot on CSU QB Hauss Hejny.

The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.07.26 Sep 08, 2026

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For the first hour of The Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil, Mike and Justin start out the show with a recap of the big opening weekend of college football. The guys also ask if the Broncos are the team to beat in the AFC, and if there is a positive shift in the quality of college football in Colorado?

The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.07.26 Sep 08, 2026

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In the second hour of The Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil, Mike asks Justin if he thinks the Broncos can meet the expectations that people in Denver have for them, and the guys give their picks for the Broncos record. Mike and Justin finish the hour by getting into the huge news that Greg Penner is interested in buying the Colorado Rockies

The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.07.26 Sep 08, 2026

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Hour three of the Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil features Mike and Justin's thoughts on the Colorado Rockies predicted ownership change coming in 2027. The guys also talk about how good they think CU and CSU could actually be this year.

The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.07.26 Sep 08, 2026

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For the fourth and final hour of The Drive with Mike Rice and Justin Adams filling in for Zach and Phil, Justin breaks down exactly what he thinks the Broncos need to do in order to beat the Chiefs in week one. The guys give their Superbowl picks and highlight a team they think could surprise people this season in the NFL

The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.04.26 Sep 04, 2026

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Buffaloes after their huge win in Atlanta last night. What did the guys make of the Buffs' commitment to the run game and the impressive defensive performance? Are the guys confident in JuJu Lewis moving forward after his roller coaster performance? Did last night's performance change the guys' minds on the outlook for CU this season? We hear from Deion Sanders on always thinking Colorado was going to win the game. Zach shares his pick of the weekend in college football and his pick of the year for a season-long win total. We wrap up the show previewing Colorado State's season.

The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.04.26 Sep 04, 2026

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach, Phil, and the guys compete in our weekly trivia competition against the Morning Show. Will we continue to dominate the Morning Show like we have recently? Will we be able to live up to their 4-0 performance from earlier today? After the Broncos came in at number 2 on The Athletic's poll of teams in the AFC, we debate if the Broncos are the team with a target on their back. Are the Broncos the most feared team in the AFC, or does that still belong to a team like Kansas City or Buffalo? We preview the Broder War as we are 24 hours away from CSU kicking off the Jim Mora era in Fort Collins. What are our biggest questions for CSU and Wyoming this season?

The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.04.26 Sep 04, 2026

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Buffaloes after their huge win in Atlanta last night. What did the guys make of the Buffs' commitment to the run game and the impressive defensive performance? Are the guys confident in JuJu Lewis moving forward after his roller coaster performance? We hear from Deion Sanders after the win on challenging JuJu, what the final drive showed Deion, and more. Phil breaks down the Buffs' run game and shares which running back was his favorite. Today's "Three Count" features the Broncos having 3 of the top 10 games that will define the NFL season, Von Miller getting #40 for the Cowboys after negotiating a deal with his chicken company, and Garth Brooks playing a surprise show at the Grizzly Rose last night. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss if Jonah Coleman will suit up for the Broncos this season while Dobbins and Harvey are healthy, why Sam Ehlinger made the 53-man roster, and how the tight end room will impact the Broncos offense.

The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.04.26 Sep 04, 2026

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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss Colorado's miraculous comeback over Georgia Tech to start the season 1-0. What do the guys make of the Buffs' commitment to the run game and hanging around in the game to have an opportunity to win late? Zach and Phil continue to react to Colorado's win in the season opener, new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion shirtless on Instagram Live in the locker room after the win, and all the history they made last night. We react to 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis saying Jonah Coleman may not suit up on game days for the Broncos. How can there be so much hype around Coleman but still not be a role for him on this offense? We preview the Broder War as we are 24 hours away from CSU kicking off the Jim Mora era in Fort Collins. What are our biggest questions for CSU and Wyoming this season?

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