The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

09/29/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema, Tony Petersen, Ryan Walters Audio Previewing Charlotte

Lon and Derek react to audio from Illini football coaches Bret Bielema, Tony Petersen and Ryan Walters, as they prepare for Charlotte this weekend in Champaign.

09/29/21 Hour 1: Cardinals Clinch Postseason Berth; Recapping the NFL Week 3 Slate

Lon and Derek talk about the crazy run the Cardinals have been on, and what it means to finally clinch that Wild Card spot. Later, Trevor joins the guys to recap all the crazy action from Week 3 in the NFL.

09/28/21 Hour 2: Illini Hoops Power Hour: The Latest Recruiting & Pre-Season Updates

Derek gives the latest info on a variety of Illini basketball recruiting targets and rankings updates. Later, the guys preview tonight's Cardinals-Brewers matchup.

09/28/21 Hour 1: Lon‘s Back from Arizona! His Illini Football Takes; Kevin Wheeler Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, and Lon details his trip to Arizona. Later, the guys are joined by Kevin Wheeler, who breaks down the Cardinals' crazy 16-game winning streak.

09/27/21 Hour 2: The Cardinals Just Keep Winning; Breaking Down the Justin Fields Debacle

Derek and Trevor continue to recap Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, before talking about the Cardinals' insane 16-game win streak. Later, the guys get testy about Matt Nagy and the Bears after the debacle that was Justin Fields' debut.

09/27/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 13-9 Loss to Purdue; Is A QB Change Needed?

Derek and Trevor chat with J Leman following another close Illini football loss. They discuss whether a change at the QB position is needed, where Illinois goes from here, and what J likes about the future of the program.

09/24/21 Full Show: Previewing Purdue; Trev‘s Ticket: Week 3 Edition; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

Lon, Derek and Trevor preview Illinois vs. Purdue tomorrow, and rip through their betting insights for the weekend during Trev's Ticket. Later, Hans joins the guys for award-winning another edition of Who Ya Got!

09/22/21 Hour 2: Mike Small (Illini Golf Coach) Joins the Show!; Previewing the Ryder Cup

Lon and Derek talk with Illini golf coach Mike Small about the team this season and what it's like to have an alum (Steve Stricker) as a Ryder Cup captain. Later, the guys break down their favorite golfer matchups in the upcoming Ryder Cup.

09/22/21 Hour 1: Should the Cardinals Keep Mozeliak?; Justin Fields Named Bears Starter

Lon and Derek discuss the ridiculous run the Cardinals have been on, and if this means John Mozeliak should be extended going forward. Later, the guys talk about the Bears naming Justin Fields their starting QB.

09/21/21 Hour 2: Should Justin Fields Start?; Bret Bielema Audio; Brandon Peters Talk

Lon and Derek discuss the opportunity Justin Fields has in front of him if Andy Dalton is unable to play this weekend, and then hear new audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema, who previews Purdue and recaps Maryland.

09/21/21 Hour 1: Packers Handle Lions; Jon Lester Carries the Cards; Recapping NFL Week 2

Lon and Derek talk about the Packers' get-right game against the Lions, and then chat about Jon Lester's 200th career win and the Cardinals win streak continuing. Later, Trevor joins the guys to rip through each of the Week 2 NFL results.

09/21/21 Hour 2: Cardinals Continue to Win; Recapping Another Crazy NFL Sunday

Lon, Derek and Trevor talk about the Cardinals' remaining schedule and their postseason position, and then recap some wild NFL games from Week 2.

09/20/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 20-17 Loss to Maryland

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman for his weekly hour, breaking down Illinois' 20-17 loss to Maryland and what it means going forward.

09/17/21 Hour 2: College Gameday LIVE from Pia‘s! Underwood‘s Extension, Who Ya Got: Week 3 Edition

Lon and Derek talk about Brad Underwood's big contract extension, and break down some basketball recruits who will be on campus this weekend. Later, Hans joins the guys for another week of Who Ya Got!

09/17/21 Hour 1: College Gameday LIVE from Pia‘s! Previewing Maryland‘s Strengths & Weakenesses

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Pia's to get you ready for tonight's Illinois-Maryland game! The guys talk about what it means to have Brandon Peters back under center, and if Illinois can slow down Maryland's potent offense.

09/16/21 Hour 2: Ray King (Former Cardinal) Joins the Show!; Trev‘s Ticket: Week 3 Edition

Lon and Derek are joined by former St. Louis Cardinal Ray King, who talks about the amazing longevity of Adam Wainwright's career. Later, Trevor joins the guys for another edition of Trev's Ticket.

09/16/21 Hour 1: Cards Win Again, Andre Curbelo Joins the Show!; Brandon Peters‘ Injury Analysis

Lon and Derek recap yet another Cardinals victory, and are later joined by Illini sophomore Andre Curbelo, who details an autograph session he's having later this month and how summer workouts have been progressing.

09/15/21 Full Show: Another Big Cardinals Win; Derek‘s Illini Recruiting Updates; Bielema Audio

Lon and Derek talk about the Cardinals being back in the postseason picture after another big win over the Mets, and Derek gives recruiting updates on some Illini basketball targets. Later, the guys hear new presser audio from Bret Bielema.

09/14/21 Full Show: Cardinals Back in It; Peters or Sitkowski?; Recapping NFL Week One

09/13/21 Full Show: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 42-14 Loss to Virginia; Big 10 News & Notes

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman to discuss Illini football's disappointing loss at Virginia. The guys also break down other results in the Big Ten.