The Drive on ESPN 93.5

10/6/20 Hour 2: Stephen Gentry; Wilson or Rodgers for NFL MVP?

Stephen Gentry, Illini Assistant Basketball Coach, joins the show to discuss practice starting next week. The guys talk about who should win NFL MVP so far this season. 

10/6/20 Hour 1: Lovie Smith Audio; Brandon Peters/Running Backs Outlook

We hear audio from Lovie Smith about training camp kicking off and the guys discuss the outlook of some of the Illini offensive weapons. 

10/05/20 Hour 2: Bears Lose to Colts; Recapping Other NFL Action; Chris Widlic (CBS Indy)

The guys talk about the Bears' deflating 19-11 loss to the Colts on Sunday, and then recap other Week 4 NFL action. Later, the guys get more in-depth on the Colts-Bears game with CBS's Chris Widlic.

10/05/20 Hour 1: Padres Bounce Cardinals; Illini Hoops Scheduling News; Cardboard Cut Outs

The guys talk about the Illini hoops schedule and potential non-conference tournaments and opponents, and then discuss good cardboard cut out ideas for Memorial Stadium.

10/2/20 Full Show: NFL Week 4 Picks Against The Spread, Cubs-Cards Playoff Chatter

Lon and Derek give their picks against the spread for the NFL Week 4 slate. The guys also give their thoughts on the St. Louis Cardinals heading into Game 3 in San Diego and they react to the Cubs getting bounced by the Marlins.

10/1/20 Full Show: The Guys React to Jordan Nesbitt Decision

The guys react to Jordan Nesbitt's college decision. The Cubs were postponed due to rain and the guys discuss today's Cardinals starting lineup. 

09/29/20 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Recruiting Battle; Miami Marlins Outlook

The guys discuss the upcoming decision of a major Illinois basketball target and then look through the Miami Marlins roster who will face the Cubs tomorrow afternoon. 

09/29/20 Hour 1: White Sox Playoff Game Reaction; Jack Flaherty Playoff Outlook

The guys react live to the Chicago White Sox playoff game and look more in depth at how the Cardinals will micromanage Jack Flaherty after a disappointing season. 

09/28/20 Hour 2: Doc Rivers Fired; Previewing and Predicting The MLB Playoff Field

The guys react to the breaking news of Doc Rivers being fired by the LA Clippers, before predicting the entire MLB playoff bracket on both the AL and NL side.

09/28/20 Hour 1: Bears beat Falcons with Nick Foles; Recapping Every Week 3 NFL Game

Lon, Derek and Trevor recap Mitch Trubisky being benched for Nick Foles en route to another Bears comeback win, and then rip through every single interesting game from Week 3 of the NFL season.

09/24/20 Hour 2: Former Illini Brian Randle talks new coaching opportunity, Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on 2-0 start & Falcons matchup

Lon and Derek are joined by former Illini and new Phoenix Suns assistant coach Brian Randle to discuss his new opportunity in the profession. Later, the guys have Aaron Leming from Bear Report on to break down the Chicago Bears 2-0 start and look ahead to the matchup at Atlanta on Sunday.

09/24/20 Hour 1: NFL Week 3 Picks Against The Spread

Lon, Derek and Trevor spend the first hour making their picks against the spread for the NFL Week 3 slate.

09/23/20 Hour 2: Kent Brown; NFL Fantasy Thoughts

Kent Brown, Illini Associate AD/SID, joins the show to talk about this upcoming fall season for Illini Athletics and how different they may look. The guys go over their Studs and Duds so far this NFL Fantasy Season. 

09/23/20 Hour 1: Matt Silich; MLB Playoff Picture

Matt Silich, ESPNCU NBA Expert, joins the show to discuss the Bulls new coaching hire and the NBA Conference Finals. The guys talk about what the MLB Playoff Picture might look like. 

09/22/20 Hour 2: Billy Donovan Hired by Bulls; Tony Adams/Jake Hansen Audio; MLB Playoffs Talk

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news of Billy Donovan being hired as the next Bulls head coach, and then hear from Illini football players Tony Adams and Jake Hansen.

09/22/20 Hour 1: Lon's Cardinals Rant; Previewing the Current AL MLB Playoff Picture

Lon and Derek vent about the Cardinals' 3-1 loss to the Royals last night, and then break down every AL matchup for the playoffs if they were to start today.

09/21/20 Hour 2: Recapping Every NFL Game from Week 2; Previewing Raiders-Saints Tonight

The guys go game-by-game and recap every notable result from Week 2 of the NFL season, including the Falcons blowing it, the Cardinals dominating, and the Chiefs pulling it out in overtime.

09/21/20 Hour 1: Bears Beat Giants 17-13; Breaking Down New Illini Football Schedule

The guys are finally back! Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss the Bears' 17-13 win over the Giants, and the NFL landscape overall, before breaking down each game for the Illini football schedule that starts in late October.

09/15/20 Hour 2: Making Our NFL Picks Against The Spread for Week 2!

09/15/20 Hour 1: What Did We Miss?; Kevin Wheeler

The guys cover all the topics they missed since the last show and then Kevin Wheeler, KMOX, joins the show to discuss the NL Central race.