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Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports sticks around in studio as the guys make their final score predictions for Illinois vs. Nebraska! Who comes out on top in this Big Ten showdown? Plus, Kurtis puts his takes Etched in Stone, and the guys wrap up the week with another round of Friday Toasts!

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Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports joins The Drive LIVE in studio to preview Friday night's Illinois vs. Nebraska football showdown! Plus, Brian Teague from Chicago State of Mind Sports Talks joins the guys to discuss Illinois basketball's dominant win over Penn, the latest on Illini football heading into Nebraska, and what the Chicago Bears should do next after acquiring Jeffrey Simmons.

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The Drive is LIVE from Pia's! The guys get you ready for Illinois football's matchup against Nebraska, welcome Kevin Mitchell to the show live and give their Thursday Night Props.

Plus, plenty of Illinois sports talk and the latest news surrounding the Illini!

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The Drive is LIVE from Pia's! The guys get you ready for Illinois basketball's matchup against Penn, break down the latest Illini headlines, and welcome Kyle Tausk to the show live.

Plus, plenty of Illinois sports talk and the latest news surrounding the Illini!

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Alex Kyi from Armchair Illini joins The Drive to break down the latest Illinois basketball and football storylines. How do the Illini replace Jake Davis' production, and why does the non-conference schedule still matter when it comes to the basketball schedule?

Plus, we discuss potential candidates to take over as Illinois football's next defensive coordinator.

Then, Kurtis Allen takes over with his own version of Etched in Stone! It's time to GO ALL IN WITH ALLEN!

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Doug Bucshon from Orange & Blue News joins The Drive to break down the latest Illinois sports headlines. We discuss the impact of Jake Davis' injury on Illinois basketball, who could step up in his absence, and what it means for the Illini moving forward.

Plus, why Illinois scheduling home-and-home football series against Notre Dame in 2027 and 2028 could actually HELP the Illini's College Football Playoff chances.

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Illinois football’s announcement of future games against Notre Dame has sparked plenty of debate. We break down the mixed reactions and discuss whether scheduling the Fighting Irish helps or hurts the Illini’s College Football Playoff chances. Plus, it’s Tuesday Draft! We each build a five-person squad to survive the zombie apocalypse. Who has the best team, and who’s getting left behind?

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Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss his cover story on Illinois sophomore David Mirkovic and what makes the 6-foot-9 forward such a unique talent in college basketball. Plus, the Illini set a scoring record in their win over FDU, the Bears dominate the Seahawks on Monday Night Football, and Illinois football announces a matchup against Notre Dame.

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Illinois basketball is back in action tonight! We preview the Illini's matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson and discuss the latest on David Mirkovic following his appendectomy and foot injury. How will the injuries impact Illinois heading into the season?

Plus, Chris Kwiecinski of FOX 32 Chicago joins us to preview Bears vs. Seahawks on Monday Night Football. We break down the matchup, key storylines, and what Chicago needs to do to come away with a win.

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J Leman joins The Drive to break down Illinois' big victory over Maryland! We discuss Katin Houser's surprise return, what makes the Illini running backs so special, and what's changed with the Illinois defense. Plus, J explains why he believes Illinois can take down Nebraska this Friday!

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It's a jam-packed hour on The Drive! Kurtis & Evan react to Josh Jacobs' unique "handcuff" touchdown celebration, we preview the IHSA high school football playoffs, and deliver another edition of Etched in Stone. Plus, we make our predictions for Illinois vs. Maryland and wrap up the week with Friday Toasts!

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Michael Howes from the Baltimore Sun joins The Drive to preview Illinois vs. Purdue and break down what to expect as the Illini prepare for their next Big Ten matchup. Plus, Caleb Williams gets fined over his cleats, and Jeffery Simmons prepares to make his Bears debut. We cover the latest Illinois football and Chicago Bears headlines!

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The Drive makes its Big Ten football predictions for a loaded Week 9 slate! Which teams will come out on top this weekend, and who could pull off an upset?

Plus, the Chicago Bears have gone all-in with a blockbuster trade, but has an NFL team ever traded two first-round picks and gone on to win the Super Bowl? We look at the history behind the question.

And in MLB news, the Chicago Cubs could lose as many as six pitchers to free agency while the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate a World Series championship. What does it mean for the Cubs heading into the offseason?

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The Chicago Bears make a blockbuster move, acquiring All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons from the Tennessee Titans! Zack Pearson from BearWire joins The Drive to break down the massive trade, Simmons’ contract, what it means for Chicago’s Super Bowl hopes, and the latest reports that the Bears could stay in Illinois with a potential new stadium deal. 

Plus, Illinois basketball cruises past UIC! We recap the Illini’s exhibition win and Cooper’s play-by-play performance from last night.

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Ravi Lulla of Hurrdat Sports joins The Drive to break down the biggest storylines heading into this weekend's Big Ten football action. Which matchups deserve the most attention, and what should fans be watching for?

Plus, we reveal the results of our Tuesday Scary Movie Draft and debate whether Illinois football can put together a winning streak as the season heats up.

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The Illini prepare for their exhibition matchup against UIC while dealing with multiple players sidelined. We break down the latest Illinois basketball news, injury concerns, and what to watch heading into the game.

Plus, Maryland is offering students free tuition if they stay for the entire game against Illinois. We discuss the unusual promotion and what it means ahead of the Illini's matchup with the Terrapins.

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The Drive on ESPN 93.5 is back with another jam-packed Hour 2!

The Milwaukee Brewers are making postseason history and stand one win away from the first World Series championship in franchise history. We break down their incredible October run and discuss how Cubs and Cardinals fans can put their rivalry aside and unite.

Then it’s time for the Tuesday Draft, as we each pick our favorite scary movies just in time for Halloween! Which horror films make the cut, and who builds the best lineup?

Plus, Montez Sweat is back with the Chicago Bears after serving his suspension, and trade rumors are heating up ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Could Khalil Mack return to Chicago? We discuss whether the Bears should make a move to strengthen their pass rush.

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The Drive on ESPN 93.5 breaks down the latest Illinois Fighting Illini basketball injury news with Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer. Which key players are sidelined, how serious are the injuries, and what does it mean for Brad Underwood and Illinois heading into the regular season?

Plus, the Indianapolis Colts make major roster moves, trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner as the franchise reshapes its future. Plus, Evan's Top 5 / Bottom 5 for Week 7 in the NFL. And in MLB, the Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from a World Series championship after taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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🏀 Illinois Basketball Injury Updates & David Mirkovic Concerns

The Drive breaks down the latest injury updates following Illinois basketball’s exhibition game against Baylor. What do we know about the Illini’s health, and should fans be concerned about David Mirkovic’s foot? We discuss the potential impact on Illinois basketball as the regular season approaches.

🏈 Should the Indianapolis Colts Trade Jonathan Taylor?

We shift to the NFL to debate whether the Indianapolis Colts should consider trading star running back Jonathan Taylor. Would moving Taylor make sense for the Colts, or should they keep one of their biggest offensive weapons?

🎬 Evan Watched The Sixth Sense

We wrap things up with Evan’s thoughts on the classic psychological thriller The Sixth Sense. Does the movie still hold up, and how does its legendary twist land today?

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The J Leman Hour is back! 🟠🔵

Illinois football is coming off a huge win over Oregon, and we’re breaking down how the Illini got it done against one of the Big Ten’s top teams. J Leman joins The Drive to analyze Illinois’ biggest takeaways from the victory, what it means for the Illini moving forward, and whether this team can keep the momentum rolling.

Plus, we look ahead to a Halloween showdown with Maryland! What must Illinois do to secure another Big Ten win, and what are the biggest matchups to watch as the Illini prepare for their next test?

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