The Wake Up Call recaps Carolina’s loss to Detroit on Sunday including the decision to go for the 2 point conversion, their confidence in the defense, and where they register on the panic meter.

Reggie Walker from our very own 4th and Goal Podcast joins the show to recap the weekend in college football including Alabama’s vulnerability the rest of the way, if the Fighting Irish played a statement game against Syracuse, and what the best rivalry is in College Football.

ESPN.com Carolina Panthers beat writer, David Newton stops by to discuss the Panthers injury report, the underwhelming play of the defense this season, the adjustments the Panthers failed to make last Thursday night, how the Panthers can turn around their form on the road, his prediction for the game Sunday and more!

Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit News, Justin Rogers joins Gerry V to try and make sense of Matt Patricia continuing to have the Lions practice outside in the snow even though they play in a dome stadium where they host the Panthers this weekend, the decision to trade top wide receiver Golden Tate at the deadline, the biggest concerns for each team heading into Sundays match-up, and more.

National NBA writer for Bleacher Report, Dan Favale joins Gerry V to give his thoughts on how much the Warriors are worried about Kevin Durant’s impending free agency, if the Rockets are better off without Carmelo Anthony, what his next move may be, what to expect from the Sixers and Jimmy Butler, his clear top team in the Eastern conference so far this season, and more!

ESPN’s Michael Rothstein of ESPN joins the  show to discuss the Carolina Panthers/Detroit Lions match-up this weekend including the play of Matthew Stafford in 2018, how much their running game has improved, and what their deals at the deadline meant for Detroit.

Wes Bryant of the ACC Digital Network joins the show to discuss Miami’s continued downfall, Syracuse’s chances against Notre Dame, and his choice ACC Coach of the Year.

Charlotte 49ers Head Football Coach Brad Lambert joins the show to discuss this weekend’s game against FIU with a bowl game in sight, what went wrong against Marshall last week, and what makes this senior class so special as they play their last home game.