The Drive on ESPN 93.5

01/21/21 Hour 1: Rob Collins (Former WCIA, Kansas City Sports Director), Will Mahomes Play?

Former WCIA TV sports reporter Rob Collins joins the guys to talk Chiefs-Bills, Patrick Mahomes, and other Kansas City sports topics. Later, the guys get medical advice on if Mahomes should play this weekend. 

01/20/21 Hour 2: Will Illinois Play this Weekend?; Rod the Bod Returning to Illinois

The guys speculate about the possibility of Illinois playing a replacement game this weekend and we hear audio from Roderick Perry discussing his return to the Illini. 

01/20/21 Hour 1: Illinois Defeats Penn State; Underwood Audio

The guys recap the win against Penn State last night and then we hear audio from Underwood. 

01/19/21 Hour 2: Trent Frazier Audio; Video Game Talk; Around the World of Big 10 Hoops

The guys play press conference audio from Trent Frazier's Zoom today, including a fun discussion on video games and Fortnite. Later, Trevor takes the guys around the world of Big Ten basketball.

01/19/21 Hour 1: Jeremy Werner Breaks Down Bielema's Busy Month; Illini-PSU Preview

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins Lon and Derek to discuss Illinois football's additions, returnees, and commits, including how much difference there is between the previous staff and Bielema's. Later, Derek breaks down Illinois versus Penn State tonight.

01/18/21 Hour 2: Nick Hardy (Former Illini) Joins Us!; Recapping NFL Divisional Weekend

Former Illini golfer Nick Hardy joins the show to discuss his top 15 finish at the PGA Sony Open in Hawaii this past weekend. Later, the guys recap each NFL Divisional Weekend game, and preview Championship Sunday.

01/18/21 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Ohio State: What Went Wrong and How Do They Fix It?

Lon, Derek and Trevor react to Illinois' second straight loss, an 87-81 defeat to Ohio State, and then discuss their biggest issues with this team, and how to address them. Later, hear audio from today's Brad Underwood press conference.

01/15/21 Hour 2: Illini Basketball; Who Ya Got: NFL; Coach Ryan Walters Joins; Who Ya Got: B1G MBB

The guys talk about tomorrow's game against Ohio State. Then they give their thoughts on this weekend's NFL playoff games. Later, the new Illini Defensive Coordinator, Ryan Walters (@Coach_Walters) joins the show. To finish the hour, Hans hosts Who Ya Got: B1G Basketball Edition.

01/15/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball; Underwood & Curbelo Audio

The guys talk all about Illinois Basketball in the first hour, including audio from today's pregame press conference. 

01/14/21 Hour 2: Jon Crispin (ESPN) Breaks Down College Hoops!; NFL Picks Against The Spread

Lon and Derek chat with Jon Crispin, ESPN College Basketball Analyst, who breaks down Illinois, the Big 10, and the national hoops landscape. Later, the guys give their betting leans for all 4 NFL games this weekend.

01/14/21 Hour 1: Big 10 KenPom Stats; Ayo's Draft Stock; Aaron Henry (Illini DB Coach) Audio

The guys talk about the luckiest and unluckiest teams in the Big 10, according to KenPom's superlative stats, and also discuss where Ayo is currently projected to be drafted, and whether or not they agree. Later, hear from new Illini DBs coach Aaron Henry.

01/13/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich Joins to Break Down The Harden Trade; Isaiah Gay Audio

Lon and Derek play some Zoom press conference audio from Isaiah Gay, Ben Miller and Terrance Jamison's media availability today, before diving into the NBA news of the day with Matt Silich.

01/13/21 Hour 1: Harden to the Nets; Ira Weintraub Talks Michigan Basketball & Football

Lon and Derek break down the big news of James Harden being traded to the Nets and Victor Oladipo going to the Rockets. Later, they chat Michigan hoops and Jim Harbaugh with Ira Weintraub from The Michigan Insider.

01-12-20 Hour 2: Illinois-Nebraska postponed, Discussing the B1G basketball landscape

Lon and Derek discuss what Illini basketball needs to focus on in their time off with Wednesday's game at Nebraska getting postponed. Later, the guys take a look at the Big Ten basketball landscape and break down a big matchup in Ann Arbor.

1-12-20 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking down the national title game & new Illinois football hires

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman in studio to discuss Alabama's win over Ohio State in the national title game and they also get J's thoughts on Bret Bielema's staff hires thus far.

01/11/21 Hour 2: Next Question: NFL Round 1 Edition; Where Do The Bears Go From Here?

The guys recap each game of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend during another edition of Next Question. Later, Derek and Trevor dive more into their woes surrounding the Chicago Bears, and where they go from here.

01/11/21 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Maryland 66-63; Bret Bielema Adds More To His Staff

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' disappointing 66-63 loss to unranked Maryland this weekend. Later, the guys hit on the Bears loss to the Saints, and Bret Bielema makes more additions to his coaching staff.

01/08/21 Hour 2: Illini Basketball; Next Question: NFL Wild Card Edition; Who Ya Got: NFL, CFB, MBB Edition

The guys talk about Illini Basketball in the beginning of the hour. Then they answer the biggest questions relating to the NFL Wild Card weekend. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where Tay and Piper give their predictions for this weekend, including Sunday's Illini basketball game.

1/8/21 Hour 1: Illini Smoke the 'Cats; Ryan Walters Audio (New DC for IL Football)

The guys talk all about last night's second half comeback against Northwestern. Later, they play audio from today's press conference with Ryan Walters', Illinois' new Defensive Coordinator. 

01/07/21 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois vs. Northwestern; Derek Piper (From The Arena)

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's Illinois-Northwestern matchup, and get Derek's thoughts from the road prior to tip-off.