Rick Bonnell from the Charlotte Observer joins the show to discuss the evolution of the Saints rushing attack, the Panthers vs Saints wild card matchup, and what to make of the Hornets successful road trip.

ESPN.com Carolina Panthers beat writer David Newton joins Gerry V to talk about the key matchups for the Panthers against the Saints, which team he is picking to win, and more. 

Sports News NFL and Fantasy Football writer Vinnie Iyer joins Gerry V to talk about the rift in the Patriots' power structure, the matchups to watch between the Panthers and Saints, and more on Wild Card weekend.

NOLA.com Saints and NFL columnist Larry Holder joins Gerry V to give the Saints perspective for Sunday's Wild Card matchup with Carolina, including stopping Greg Olsen, playing in the Superdome, and more.

The Wake Up Call all reacts to the news of Charlotte Athletic Director Judy Rose's retirement effective June 30th. Bobby, Walker, and Molly all discuss what areas need to be addressed, Rose's career as a whole, and the fan reaction.

NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche joins the Wake Up Call to discuss his thoughts on how the playoffs could turn out, is "playoff experience" a real thing, and the potential head coach openings across the league.

John Hayes from the SEC Network joins The Wake Up Call to discuss the talk surrounding UCF's latest news, playoff expansion, the decision and play calling of Lincoln Riley vs. Georgia, how the run game of Georgia matches up against Alabama, and much more surrounding the National Championship game on Monday.

Saints reporter Mike Triplett joins The Wake Up Call to discuss Wild Card weekend between the Saints and Panthers, the impact AJ Klein and Ted Ginn (two former Panthers), Sean Payton's reputation before this season, and who is the biggest threat for the Saints on offense going up against the Panthers.

Marshon Lattimore has been huge this season for Saints on defense in defending the pass, as wide receiver Devin Funchess looks to matchup against him.  But will Cam Newton's other targets come up and be a big factor in the passing game or will the run game be the biggest factor in this weekend's game.

ESPN college football writer Ryan McGee joins The Wake Up Call to discuss how surprised he was with Clemson's performance against Alabama, if Dabo Swinney is the right choice to replace Nick Saban when the time comes, the disrespect surrounding Jalen Hurts, the running back duo of Chubb and Michel, and his thoughts on UCF.