The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

8/12/24 Hour 2: Why have Illinois and Missouri gone in such different directions in football?; Barry Lunney updates fall camp progress

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy give their biggest national title contender outside the Top 10 and discuss why Illinois and Missouri have diverged so much in football. Later, hear from offensive coordinator Barry Lunney as he shares updates on his offense's progress in fall camp.

8/12/24 Hour 1: First impressions of Caleb Williams after preseason debut; Reacting to first college football Top 25

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss Caleb Williams's preseason debut and what realistic expectations for the Bears should be. Later, the guys react to the first AP preseason Top 25 poll for college football.

8/9/24 Hour 2: Is the #1 pick the worst place to be in fantasy football?; Illini football players we aren't talking about enough

Lon and Derek venture into a little fantasy football and discuss why the #1 pick has actually been a bad spot to have in the past. Later, the guys share their picks for an Illini football player people aren't talking enough about.

8/9/24 Hour 1: Gearing up for the start of college football; How improved can the Illini secondary be?;

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy share some excitement for football season being right around the corner and some national college football storylines. Later, Derek and Kyle share their expectations for the Illini's group of defensive backs. Hear from Illini DBs coach Corey Parker.

8/8/24 Hour 2: Illini RB Kaden Feagin joins the show!; Bielema previews 2024 season at Illini Media Day

Illinois RB Kaden Feagin joins the show to discuss his offseason progress, clocking in over 21 miles per hour, and his view of how the offense has looked during the summer. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares a plethora of thoughts and updates from Illini Media Day.

8/8/24 Hour 1: Reactions to Illini football throwback uniforms & buzz for rededication game; What needs to improve most on Illini offense?

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the release of the Illini's 1924 throwback football uniforms and what they expect the atmosphere to be like for the Memorial Stadium rededication game against Michigan. Later, the guys discuss the most important areas of growth for the Illini offense, especially Luke Altmyer and how different year 2 could be for him.

8/7/24 Hour 2: Illini RB expectations and excitement level for Kaden Feagin; Thad Ward & Aidan Laughery audio

Derek and Kyle discuss their expectations for the Illini's rushing attack and how good Kaden Feagin can be. Later, hear from running backs coach Thad Ward and running back Aidan Laughery.

8/7/24 Hour 1: Thoughts on Episode 1 of Bears Hard Knocks; Jim Harbaugh hits the news again

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on takeaways from the first episode of the Bears version of Hard Knocks. Later, the guys discuss the latest punishment handed down to Jim Harbaugh from the NCAA.

8/6/24 Hour 2: Our favorite, must-watch movies; Will Riley expectations

Lon and Derek discuss their favorite movies, sports and otherwise. The guys also discuss Illini hoops and expectations for Will Riley's role.

8/6/24 Hour 1: Cubs take series from Cardinals; Kasparas Jakucionis continues to impress, Olympics thoughts

Lon and Derek catch up after a bit of a break and tackle a bunch of topics, including the Cubs/Cardinals series, Kasparas Jakucionis's recent success in international play, Illinois football tight ends and thoughts on the Olympics.

8/1/24 Hour 2: Finding the Illini's path to 6 wins on the schedule; Altmyer, Davis talk start of fall camp

Lon and Derek break down Illini football's schedule and what path the Illini will need to take to get to 6 wins. Also, hear from quarterback Luke Altmyer and tackle JC Davis as they share their thoughts from fall camp.

8/1/24 Hour 1: Football is (unofficially) back as Bears play in HOF game; Cubs-Cardinals wrap up season series at Wrigley

Lon and Derek discuss the unofficial return of Bears football for the Hall of Fame game and the hall of fame class being inducted. The guys also share some thoughts on the final Cubs-Cardinals series of the season.

7/30/24 Hour 2: MLB trade deadline whip around; Toughest places to play for Illini; TeRah Edwards audio

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy react to some MLB trade deadline moves as it comes down to the wire. The guys discuss the Illini's visit to Oregon this season and some other tough college football venues. Later, hear from defensive lineman TeRah Edwards as he shares some thoughts about his year ahead.

7/30/24 Hour 1: Expectations for Illini defense in 2024; Which home game are you most excited for?; Aaron Henry talks start of fall camp

Derek and Kyle discuss their expectations for the Illini's defense in 2024 after last year's struggle and how much the addition of Terrance Brooks can change things in the secondary. The guys share the football home game they're most excited to attend. Later, hear from defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as he shares his thoughts on his defense at the start of fall camp.

7/29/24 Hour 2: How to feel about Bielema's offensive line development at Illinois; Lunney talks Illini offense

Lon and Kyle talk some Illinois football and if there's any concern about Bret Bielema's offensive line development heading into year four. Later, hear from offensive coordinator Barry Lunney as he shares his thoughts on his offense ahead of fall camp.

7/29/24 Hour 1: Cubs and Cardinals make big deadline moves; Bielema on start of fall camp

Lon, Kyle and Jimmy break down some big moves by the Cubs and Cardinals ahead of the MLB trade deadline adding Isaac Paredes and Erick Fedde. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares thoughts on Illini football to kick off fall camp.

7/26/24 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on Bears training camp, Caleb Williams expectations; MLB deadline deals beginning to trickle in

Aaron Leming from the Bear Report joins the show to share his thoughts on the start of Bears training camp and expectations for Caleb Williams. Later, Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss some of the MLB trades that have gone down in recent days.

7/26/24 Hour 1: Thoughts on exploding QB market amid Tua's new deal; Tyler Underwood joins the show!

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss the exploding quarterback market in the NFL amid Tua Tagovailoa's new contract and those who are soon to be paid. Later, Illinois basketball assistant coach Tyler Underwood joins the show to share his biggest takeaways from the batch of newcomers at Ubben this summer.

7/25/24 Hour 2: Top 10 college hoops coaches right now; Top players available at MLB trade deadline

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy react to a list of the top 10 college basketball coaches right now. Later, the guys hit on some of the top guys on the trade block at the MLB trade deadline.

7/25/24 Hour 1: Bret Bielema/Luke Fickell feud brewing?; Thoughts on Indiana coach's comments

Derek, Kyle and Jimmy discuss a story released about a potential Bret Bielema and Luke Fickell feud stemming from last season's game in Champaign. Later, the guys discuss some more Big Ten Media Day storylines including Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's comments.