The Drive

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The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.11.26 Sep 11, 2026

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football. After a 1-15 record for 8 years leading up to 2024, the Broncos have gone 3-1 since. Are we seeing a turning of the tide in this division matchup? Why does Sean Payton have such an average record in Week 1s during his time coaching in the NFL? Will Bo Nix join Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson as the only quarterbacks to start their career with 10+ wins in each of their first three seasons? Was last night's Rams and 49ers game a reminder not to jump to conclusions in the NFL, and specifically Week 1? We go in depth into a few NFL games this weekend, and Zach shares gambling nuggets on each game. We look into the Bills and Texans matchup, the Ravens and Colts matchup, and more. We wrap up the show previewing the weekend in college football for Colorado, Colorado State, and Air Force.

The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.11.26 Sep 11, 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 beat the Morning Show's 1-3 performance from earlier today? Can we continue our dominance over the Morning Show? We dive back into the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football. Will the Broncos' defensive line be the number one unit in the game? Will the Broncos' pass rush be able to take advantage of a laboring Chiefs offensive line? How big of an advantage do the Broncos have in the secondary with one of the top units in the league against a very young Chiefs secondary? In honor of the 25^th anniversary, we discuss 9/11, where we were when it happened, and George Bush's first pitch at Yankee Stadium. We pivot to Nikola Jokic's comments on being a public figure and being bothered by popularity. Is it fair for Jokic to be critical of people approaching him in public?

The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.11.26 Sep 11, 2026

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football. After a 1-15 record for 8 years leading up to 2024, the Broncos have gone 3-1 since. Are we seeing a turning of the tide in this division matchup? How will the Broncos approach this game with all the extra time to prepare for Patrick Mahomes? What will Davis Webb's "let it rip" offense look like? Will Bo Nix join Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson as the only quarterbacks to start their career with 10+ wins in each of their first three seasons? Today's "Three Count" includes John Harbaugh calling his shot that Justin Herbert will be the GOAT one day, and the love fest between the Broncos and Chiefs coaching staffs. Our 9News Broncos insider Mike Klis joins the show to discuss how the Broncos will utilize JK Dobbins in Week 1, how the Broncos' X-factor is for them this season, and much more.

The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.11.26 Sep 11, 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 the 49ers beating down the Rams in Australia last night. Was last night a reminder not to jump to conclusions in the NFL, and specifically Week 1? Zach and Phil continue to break down the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 game. Will the Broncos' defensive line be the number one unit in Monday night's game? We go in depth into a few NFL games this weekend, and Zach shares gambling nuggets on each game. We look into the Bills and Texans matchup, the Ravens and Colts matchup, and more. Who do the guys like in these big games? What is the biggest storyline for the Buffs as they head into Week 2, hosting Weber State? Will Saturday break the streak of Colorado not having a running back go for 100 yards in a game? Will CU allow Weber to hang around in the game like Delaware did a year ago? Will CSU and Air Force continue the winning we saw in Week 1?

The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.10.26 Sep 10, 2026

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their season opener in Kansas City on Monday. Zach shares some fun stats when it comes to Broncos defenders, including Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and Patrick Surtain. Who would the guys rather have in a tight 4th-quarter game between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix? We react to Courtland Sutton comparing Bo Nix to a mountain lion and being ready to pounce after a long offseason and rehab. How will the Broncos' roster of veterans and average old age on the team help them against a young Chiefs team? We hear Bo Nix's thoughts on Sutton comparing him to a caged mountain lion. Could Nix be too amped up in the first quarter of Monday's game? We wrap up the show reacting to the number of viewers Colorado got in their first game of the season, debating if Drew Lock is a better backup option than Jarrett Stidham, and more.

The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.10.26 Sep 10, 2026

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Patriots falling to the Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch in the NFL season opener. What has led to Drake Maye's falloff in his most recent games? We hear from a New England radio host calling out Drake Maye for not being able to make NFL throws in last night's game. Kansas City radio host Alex Gold joins the show to discuss how people in KC view Bo Nix going into year three, how Patrick Mahomes' rehab is going after his major knee surgery last year, and if the Chiefs are in store for a second dynasty after winning 3 Super Bowls. How much will the Chiefs lean into the run game with their new addition of Kenneth Walker? We react to Alex Gold's time on the show and his comment about being happy that Bo Nix will get a huge payday. Are Chiefs fans living too much in the past, or is Broncos Country trying to close the book on them too quickly? We debate which team has the better offensive and defensive lines. Will Monday be a long day for Patrick Mahomes and an inexperienced left tackle?

The Drive | Hour 2 | 09.10.26 Sep 10, 2026

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In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their season opener in Kansas City on Monday. Who would the guys rather have in a tight 4th-quarter game between Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix? We hear from Andy Reid on Mahomes looking normal out at training camp following his knee surgery. We react to Courtland Sutton comparing Bo Nix to a mountain lion and being ready to pounce after a long offseason and rehab. Could Nix be too amped up in the first quarter of Monday's game? How will the Broncos' roster of veterans and average old age on the team help them against a young Chiefs team? Today's "Three Count" features a preview of tonight's Rams and 49ers game from Australia, Phil's story about Drew Lock setting Phil up for failure when the Chargers knew what play the Broncos were running and still ran the play, and hockey legend Barry Melrose passing away at the age of 70. We hear Bo Nix's thoughts on Sutton comparing him to a caged mountain lion.

The Drive | Hour 1 | 09.10.26 Sep 10, 2026

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Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Phil live from Saddle Rock Golf Course. The guys discuss the Patriots falling to the Seahawks in a Week 1 Super Bowl rematch. How great did Drew Lock look in relief of Sam Darnold? Why are we seeing such a difference in Drake Maye's play vs last season? Zach and Phil dive into the Broncos and Chiefs Week 1 matchup and debate which team has the better offensive and defensive lines. Will Monday be a long day for Patrick Mahomes and an inexperienced left tackle? Zach shares some fun stats when it comes to Broncos defenders, including Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, and Patrick Surtain. Could we be seeing college football history in the state of Colorado if all of Colorado, Colorado State, and Air Force all start 2-0 this season?

The Drive | Hour 4 | 09.09.26 Sep 09, 2026

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In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as they get set for their season opener in Kansas City on Monday. Who is the biggest X-factor for the Broncos on offense? Is Davis Webb the key to getting Evan Engram more involved this season? Is Jonah Coleman ready to pop in a backup running back role and some special teams contributions? Who is the Broncos' biggest X-factor on defense? Do the Broncos need to decide between paying JaQuan McMillian and Riley Moss? How much stock do the guys put into the results in the NFL from Week 1? How can the Broncos get off to a better start to the season in a way they haven't in the past few seasons? We wrap up the show with our reactions to the conflicting reports from Mike Klis and Woody Paige on the Penners and their plan to purchase a controlling stake in the Rockies in the near future.

The Drive | Hour 3 | 09.09.26 Sep 09, 2026

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In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil dive into the conflicting reports from Mike Klis and Woody Paige on the Penners and their plan to purchase a controlling stake in the Rockies in the near future. Which side are the guys taking? Is Mike Klis playing defense for the Broncos ownership? Why would the Penners buy 40% of the Rockies if they didn't plan to buy more at a later date? We hear from Sean Payton on having 9 captains this season, installing the game plan for Week 1, and much more. How hands-on will Sean Payton be with Davis Webb and his offensive game plan, the base plays, and more? We debate who has the coaching edge between Sean Payton and Andy Reid, between Davis Webb and Steve Spagnolo, and more. Could Boulder host College Gameday if the Buffs can start the season 4-0 and welcome a ranked Texas Tech team? What does Juju Lewis need to prove on Saturday against an FCS opponent in Weber State?

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