The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.