The Drive w/TKras

USF Bulls Head Coach Brian Hartline joins TKras ahead of his first game at the helm of South Florida. With a new era officially underway, what is the task at hand this weekend, and what does Coach Hartline want to see from his Bulls in their opening test?

TKras breaks down the Tampa Bay Rays as they look to turn things around in Texas and put an end to their recent losing ways. With a win tonight against the Rangers in sight, can the Rays find their spark and get back on track at a crucial point in the season?

Tampa Bay Rays Insider Marc Topkin joins TKras to break down Rays Baseball following a tough series on the road against the Texas Rangers. What went wrong, what needs to change, and what’s next for this club as Tampa Bay looks to bounce back and make a push down the stretch?

BIG news surrounding the LSU Tigers and the SEC has the college football world talking. With major implications for the Tigers, what does it all mean for Lane Kiffin, and what could be next for one of the biggest names in the sport?

TKras breaks down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ potential X-factors on both sides of the ball heading into 2026. From an offensive playmaker to a defensive difference-maker, who does Tom believe fits the mold and could have the biggest impact on the Bucs’ season?

TKras breaks down the Tampa Bay Rays’ upcoming stretch as the AL East leaders face a pivotal stretch of the season. With the division race heating up, every series takes on added importance as the Rays look to maintain their position at the top.

The biggest question surrounding the Tampa Bay Rays may finally have an answer — the new stadium is moving forward!

Rays CEO Ken Babby joins TKras on The Drive following the approval of the roughly $2.3 billion new ballpark project in Tampa. With both the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County signing off, what happens next?

When will the shovels officially hit the ground? What needs to happen before construction begins? Is September truly the target for groundbreaking? And what does the timeline look like to have the Rays in their new “Forever Home” for Opening Day 2029?

Chris Mathis puts TKras on the hot seat with a loaded round of Would You Rather! The questions are simple — but the choices are TOUGH.

Would you rather Baker Mayfield have his best statistical season as a Buc OR lead Tampa Bay to an NFC South title? Emeka Egbuka become a legitimate WR1 OR Jalen McMillan reach 1,000 yards? A 10-7 division championship OR an 11-6 Wild Card season?

Plus, the guys debate what matters most for the Bucs in 2026 — sacks or takeaways, offense or defense, starting fast or finishing strong, Vita Vea returning to All-Pro form or a young defensive lineman exploding for 10 sacks.

The Bucs are entering 2026 with expectations — but just how high should they be?

TKras is joined by Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report to break down the ceiling for this Tampa Bay Buccaneers team. Is a playoff appearance enough, or should this roster be competing for the NFC South and making noise in January?

And perhaps the biggest question of all: What is the standard for Todd Bowles in 2026? After last season’s disappointing finish and with Bowles entering the year under pressure, what does he need to accomplish to prove he is the right coach to lead this team forward?

Scott Reynolds brin

Here are five TKras-style titles leaning into the Rays’ recent success and the question of whether Freddy Peralta has unlocked something since arriving in Tampa Bay. Peralta just delivered six innings of one-run ball with seven strikeouts against the Mets, retiring the final 13 batters he faced.