Lon, Derek and Trevor talk about the Cubs' sweep and what the Cardinals need to do this weekend during Drive Time, and then talk about what they want to see specifically from each unit in tomorrow's Illini game. Later, the guys rattle through their first Who Ya Got of the college football season.
Lon, Derek and Trevor are live from the Illini Inn in campustown to preview Illinois-Akron before this weekend's kickoff! They start the show by chatting with Illini basketball stud Giorgi Bezhanishvili, who joined them from the Illini Inn!
Lon and Derek talk about the Cubs' big win over Noah Syndergaard and what they can do to catch the Cardinals during Drive Time. Later, Trevor joins the guys to break down the sharpest bets you can make for Week One of the college football season.
Lon and Derek are joined by Trevor, who attended last night's Illinois basketball tip-off banquet. Later, Steve French from the Akron Football Radio Team joins the guys to preview the Zips.
Lon and Derek discuss the $55,000 bet placed on Illinois for Week 1 in Drive Time, along with yet another transfer waiver that was granted by the NCAA. After that, the guys break down the Illini basketball staff shakeup and what it means going forward.
Lon and Derek chat with former Illini wideout Mikey Dudek, and talk about what the players are going through in their first game week of the season. Later, they recap Cardinals and preview Cubs during Drive Time.
Lon and Derek announce an exciting weekly segment partnership with former Illini Mikey Dudek! Later, they chat Cardinals-Brewers and then rip through a Next Question: Illinois vs Akron edition.
Lon and Derek welcome in Ben from the U of I Meat Sales Room, as he shows the guys how to make some sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches for your Illinois-Akron tailgate. Later, they recap a good weekend for the Cardinals and a bad weekend for the Cubs, and the Andrew Luck retirement news.
Lon and Derek give their early predictions on the new Illini basketball schedule in Drive Time. After that, the guys discuss the latest in the NL Central race. Later, they make their picks for the weekend in 'Who Ya Got?', including the Cardinals, Cubs, Brewers and the college football opener between Miami (FL) and Florida.
Lon and Derek are joined in studio by Illini basketball Assistant to Head Coach Geoff Alexander to discuss the new 2019-20 schedule, the Italy trip and newcomers to the team. After that, the guys go game by game with the schedule and give their thoughts.
Lon and Derek take differing sides during Drive Time on whether Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter should be in the lineup. After that, the guys give you their over/under win total picks for Big Ten football this season.
Lon and Derek discuss a wild 12-11 win for the Cubs on Wednesday night, as well as a rain-shortened loss for the Cardinals against Milwaukee. Later, the guys do Part 2 of Buy or Sell: Fantasy Football Draft Position discussing Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon, Josh Gordon and Kyler Murray. To end the hour, PT Matthew Gordon joins the show for the Mettler Mix-Up.
Lon and Derek recap the Cubs and Cardinals games during Drive Time, and then play a round of Buy or Sell: Fantasy Football draft position, and discuss players like Le'Veon Bell, Andrew Luck and others.
Lon and Derek run through the games that have already been announced for Illinois' men's basketball non-conference schedule and which might be the toughest. Later, the guys play a game of Next Question: Illinois Football edition, and discuss whether a bowl game is within reach.
Lon and Derek talk Cubs, Cards and NFL during Drive Time, and then run through the most interesting QB situations in the NFC. Later, the guys discuss Pro Football Focus's rankings of all 130 college quarterbacks, including Illinois checking in at No. 107.
Lon and Derek talk about Brandon Peters being named QB1 for Illinois, and then break down the Cubs and Cardinals position-by-position to see who's got the edge. Later, they chat with Danville Post 210 coach Allen Sheppard, whose team went to the American Legion World Series.
Lon and Derek chat Illini, Cubs and Cardinals during Drive Time, and then talk to Illinois Senior Associate AD Brett Stillwell, who oversaw the creation and construction of the Smith Center.
Lon and Derek talk about the unveiling of the new Smith Football Center, and then rip through Illinois' new basketball commits and potential future additions during Derek's Dimes. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood from today's media conference.
The guys talk Cubs and Cardinals, kick off the college football season with the first-ever Trev's Ticket. Then, they do "Servin' It Up with Hans Dee for the latest golf and tennis updates. Later, Harry Black gives his exit interview/announcement.
Lon and Derek give you the latest on Illini DB Marquez Beason at the top of the show and at the end with Mettler Center experts, and talk fantasy football with Brad Evans for the bulk of the hour.
The Drive with Lon Tay and Derek Piper airs weekdays 4-6pm on ESPN 93.5 in Champaign-Urbana!
