The Drive on ESPN 93.5

02/04/21 Hour 1: Picking Obscure Super Bowl Props

Lon, Derek and Trevor give their picks on obscure Super Bowl props, such as Gatorade color, national anthem run time, coin toss and surprise halftime show guest.

02/03/21 Hour 2: Brad Evans Talks Illini, Super Bowl Bets; More Illinois-Indiana Reaction

Lon and Derek chat with Brad Evans about the Illinois win over Indiana, the Big Ten conference as a whole, and what he projects going forward for March Madness, as well as some fun Super Bowl props! Later, Trevor joins the guys to give more Indiana postgame reactions.

02/03/21 Hour 1: Illinois Ekes Out Win Over Indiana; Underwood/Curbelo Postgame Audio

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' wild 75-71 win over Indiana in OT last night, and discuss how the game was officiated, Ayo fouling out, and Curbelo and Trent stepping up. Later, hear from Coach Underwood and Andre Curbelo with postgame presser audio.

02/02/21 Hour 2: Nolan Arenado Press Conference; Derek Piper from Bloomington

We hear audio from Nolan Arenado's press conference today welcoming him to the Cardinals and then Derek Piper, Co-host of The Drive and Illini Basketball Writer for 247Sports, joins the show from Bloomington, IN to preview tonight's game. 

02/02/21 Hour 1: Illinois/Indiana Preview; Underwood/Grandison Audio

The guys preview the Illini's game tonight at Indiana and then we hear audio from Coach Underwood and Jacob Grandison's press conference today. 

02/01/21 Hour 2: McCaffery's Postgame Remarks; Kevin Wheeler Breaks Down Arenado Trade

The guys bring Trevor on to discuss his viral tweet regarding Fran McCaffery's post-game temper tantrum, and decide whether it was a fair reaction or not. Later, Kevin Wheeler from KMOX joins Lon and Derek to break down the Nolan Arenado trade for the Cardinals.

02/01/21 Hour 1: Recapping Illinois' Huge Win Over Iowa; Nolan Arenado is a Cardinal?!

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' big 80-75 win over Iowa last Friday night, including Trent Frazier's huge night, Kofi's clutch rebound, and Illinois' Big 10 title chances. Later, the guys react to the blockbuster trade of Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals.

01/29/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip (Former Illini, TBT Head Coach); Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition

The guys are joined by Mike LaTulip (@LaTulip_Mike) to discuss tonight's Illini vs Iowa game. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got, including the guys predictions on NHL and B1G basketball games this weekend.

01/29/21 Hour 1: Preview of Illini vs Iowa Game; Coach Underwood Audio

The guys talk all about tonight's game, including Underwood audio from this morning's press conference.

1/28/21 Hour 2: Justin Bozarth (Tuscola Basketball Coach); Underwood Audio

Justin Bozarth, Tuscola Basketball Coach, joins the show to discuss high school basketball coming back. The guys talk more about the Iowa game tomorrow night and we hear more audio from Coach Underwood. 

1/28/21 Hour 1: Sean Bock (Iowa Hawkeyes Insider); Brad Underwood Audio

In the first hour, Sean Bock 247Sports Insider for the Iowa Hawkeyes, joins the guys to discuss the game tomorrow night. We then hear audio of Brad Underwood's press conference from today. 

01/27/21 Hour 2: Fourteen Sound Bytes from Bret Bielema's Presser; Tennessee Football Talk

The guys play a ton of sound clips from today's Bret Bielema press conference, and then talk about the McDonalds-Tennessee football scheme.

01/27/21 Hour 1: Impressions from Bielema's Presser; Big Ten Basketball Talk

Lon and Derek play sound bytes from today's Bret Bielema press conference, and give their impressions on what he can bring to this Illinois program. Later, they preview tonight's 2 Big Ten basketball games.

01/26/21 Hour 2: Kevin Kane Audio; Chris Tamas (Illini Volleyball); Hall of Fame Talk

The guys listen to audio clips from Kevin Kane's introductory press conference today, and are then joined by Illini volleyball head coach Chris Tamas, who discusses the team's hot start to the season. Later, the guys tackle this year's MLB Hall of Fame debate.

01/26/21 Hour 1: Illinois' Path to a Title; Stephen Bardo (BTN) Breaks Down The Big 10

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' path to a Big Ten title, who stands in their way, and what their upcoming opportunities are. Later, BTN's Stephen Bardo joins the guys to discuss the league, and specifically Illinois' strengths and weaknesses.

01/25/21 Hour 2: Illini hoops recruiting talk, Big Ten basketball landscape

Lon and Derek begin the hour discussing Illini basketball recruiting and what Illinois' options look like for adding to next year's roster. Later, the guys break down the Big Ten basketball landscape after the weekend slate.

01/25/21 Hour 1: Recapping Bucs-Packers & Chiefs-Bills; Illini WR coach George McDonald audio

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on championship weekend in the NFL and they look ahead at the Bucs-Chiefs Super Bowl matchup. Later, the guys hear from Illinois football wide receivers coach George McDonald.

01/22/21 Hour 2: NCAA NET Rankings; IHSA Reverses Decision; Who Ya Got: Grab-Bag Edition

The guys talk about NCAA NET basketball rankings, and the IHSA reversing their decision after Jan 20th to allow all sports. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" including the guys predictions on the NFL Playoffs and B1G Basketball.

01/22/21 Hour 1: Mike Claiborne Joins To Remember Hank Aaron; IHSA Sports Can Start!

01/21/21 Hour 2: Who Could Illinois Play This Weekend?; NFL Player Props for Champ Weekend

Derek breaks down potential non-conference opponents that Illinois could fit into their schedule this weekend. Later, the guys pick their favorite player props for the Chiefs-Bills and Bucs-Packers games this weekend.