The Happy Half Hour officially kicks off the regular season, previewing the Panthers’ Week 1 matchup with the Bears. Darin and Kassidy discuss Bryce Young’s growth and confidence, the team’s revamped defense, and what to expect from rookies Monroe Freeling and Lee Hunter in their first NFL starts. They also revisit an exciting college football weekend before getting fired up for the return of football at Bank of America Stadium.

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