ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins "The Wake Up Call" to discuss this week's matchup against the Panthers, how this wide receiver group is looking for Tom Brady, where is Gronk at heading into the season, the impact of rookies, and much more surrounding Friday's game.

Sports Illustrated national NFL writer Jonathan Jones joins Mario Washington and Jeff Caruso to talk about the offensive line issue for the Carolina Panthers, the emergence of Donte Jackson, other teams in the league he's been impressed with, the helmet rule, and more. 

Molly, Bobby, and Walker discuss what would be considered a successful seaon for Tarheels football team. Would they consider a bowl apperance a good season? How many losses would cost Fedora his job?

Charlotte 49ers Junior Safety, Ben DeLuca, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss what it's been like under new DC Glen Spencer, what NFL players he looks up to, how confident he is in the 49ers secondary this season and more!

Bobby, Molly, and Walker discuss if they would rather have the Panthers 2015 offensive line or the 2018 weapons on offense. Would the team be better off with a solid O-line? Which would Cam prefer?

Hornets Forward, Marvin Williams, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss his first impression of James Borego, what he can do to help rookie Miles Bridges, the biggest trash talker he's played with and more!

Jordan Rodrigue, from the Charlotte Observer, joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the state of the offensive line, what she's seen from Taylor Moton, her thoughts on the team now compared to before training camp and DJ Moore's speeding incident.

Stewart Mandel, editor-in-chief of The All American, joins Gerry V to talk about what they are building at The Athletic, the coaching situations with Urban Meyer at Ohio State and DJ Durkin at Maryland, Clemson in the ACC, and more.

Bobby, Molly, and Walker compare the hype going into the season this year compared to last season, realistic expectations to have for Christian McCaffrey, and the confidence they have in Donte Jackson.

Bill Bender, from Sporting News, joins The Wake Up Call to touch on the Ohio State fiasco, who could be on upset alert, biggest takeaways from the AP Top 25, and more!