The Drive on ESPN 93.5

Lon and Derek spend the first hour breaking down the Illinois-Penn State matchup. They also share some Christmas memories and talk about the best gifts they've ever gotten.

Lon and Derek start the hour replaying their interview with new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema. Later, the guys give their thoughts on Illini basketball's 5-3 start and what issues need to be resolved.

The guys talk to new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema! 

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Josh Whitman and Bret Bielema's comments from Monday's press conference. Later, the guys discuss Illini basketball's 91-88 loss at Rutgers on Sunday.

J Leman joins the guys in-studio to discuss new Illini football head coach Bret Bielema.

The guys talk about Illinois basketball and football, including a preview for Sunday's game against Rutgers. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got where the guys give their picks for this weekend's games, including the Illinois football and basketball games.

The guys talk about possible Illinois football coaching candidates. Later, Aaron Breitman (@aaron_breitman) goes in depth on Rutgers basketball in preparation for Sunday's Illinois vs Rutgers game.

Lon and Derek are joined by 247Sports Midwest recruiting analyst Allen Trieu to talk Illinois football recruiting and the issues in-state. They also get his thoughts on Lance Leipold, Bret Bielema and Jim Leonhard. Later, the guys pick against the spread for NFL Week 15.

Lon and Derek discuss Lovie Smith's shortcomings as the Illini head coach and what Josh Whitman should learn from that experience. Later, the guys look ahead to Illini basketball's tough test at Rutgers this weekend.

The guys chat with former Illini football player and current Loyola Academy coach John Holecek, to discuss the Illinois head coaching vacancy and in-state recruiting. Later, the guys play Brad Underwood audio from after the Minnesota win.

Lon and Derek recap Illinois basketball's huge blowout win against Minnesota 92-65, and also run through each commit that signed on the dotted line today for Illinois football today during National Signing Day.

The guys look into another coach who may replace Lovie and then Derek calls in from inside State Farm Center. We hear audio from Coach Underwood previewing the game tonight. 

The guys break down the Illini coming off the weekend and what they hope to see tonight. Derek breaks down the Golden Gophers that will be the most impactful.  

Jeremy Werner joins Lon and Derek to discuss Lovie Smith's firing and comb through potential replacement candidates, including Jim Leonhard, Sean Lewis, Nathan Scheelhaase and more! Later, hear audio from yesterday's Josh Whitman press conference.

J Leman brings the energy and the heat, as he joins Lon and Derek to discuss Illinois firing Lovie Smith, and what candidates he'd like to see (including himself?) as replacement options.

Lon and Trevor react to the breaking news that Lovie Smith has been dismissed as Illinois football coach. After hearing from Josh Whitman, they break down why the move needed to be made, and who they'd like to see replace him.

The guys play Coach Underwood's audio from this morning on tomorrow's game against Mizzou. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition" where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's games, including their Braggin' Rights predictions!

The guys talk about Illinois' Coach Lovie Smith and tomorrow's football game against Northwestern. Later, Gabe DeArmond (@PowerMizzoucom) joins to talk all about Mizzou's basketball team in prep for tomorrow's Braggin Right's game.

The guys talk about and give their predictions on this weekend's NFL games. Later, they give their predictions for MBB and B1G Football games in Who Ya Got. Plus Illini versus Iowa preview and predictions!

The guys discuss Coach K's comments and the backlash he is receiving and then give their picks against the spread for every NFL Week 14 matchup.