The Drive on ESPN 93.5

The guys are joined by former running back, Dre Brown, to discuss tonights game against Wisconsin. Later, Hans Dee hosts Who Ya Got, where the guys give all their predictions on the B1G games this weekend, including Illinois vs Wisconsin! 

The guys talk all about Illini Football's match up against Wisconsin.

The guys rip through every NFL contest for the weekend, picking who they feel best about against the spread and giving you their completely unprofessional betting advice. Derek introduces a new counter-strategy for betting.

The guys discuss recruiting news for the majority of the hour, first with Derek's thoughts from his weekend in Chicago, and then with 24/7 Sports' national recruiting analyst Jerry Meyer.

The guys preview the Illinois-Wisconsin matchup with 24/7 Sports' Josh Schafer, who goes in-depth on the Badgers. Later, the guys recap World Series Game 1 and preview World Series Game 2.

The guys discuss the latest rumors on Bryce Hopkins, and what it would mean for Illinois if he were to commit. Later, the guys react live to the news that Pat Chambers is resigning, before ripping through a Next Question: NFL Edition.

We hear audio from De'Monte Williams interview with the media about his final season as an Illini. The guys discuss tonight's World Series matchup. 

Jeremy Werner, Publisher of Illini Inquirer, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Illinois football game at Wisconsin. We hear audio from Lovie Smith's press conference this morning. 

Lon and Derek discuss yet another win for the Chicago Bears as they improve to 5-1. What's working and what still has Derek concerned? Later, the guys whip around the NFL to give their takeaways from each game in Week 6.

The guys are joined by former Illini great & BTN analyst J Leman in studio to break down the Illinois-Wisconsin game coming up on Friday. They also hit on some other notable matchups in the Big Ten this weekend.

The guys talk about Illinois Football's schedule in depth. Later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got," where they give their weekend predictions on NCAAF and MLB playoffs.

The guys go in depth on Illini Football units a week ahead of the season opener.

The guys pick against the spread for week 6 of the NFL season. 

Vegas disrespects the Illini and the guys reflect. We hear audio from Illini Football Players Luke Ford and Josh Ihmatorbhebhe. 

Lon and Derek rip through tons of different audio bytes from Brad Underwood's hour-long media Zoom call today, including who will be the starting 5, what injuries the team is fighting through, and the development of the incoming freshmen.

Lon and Derek recap the first day of practice for Illinois basketball, and then interview Illinois player Giorgi Bezhanishvili on his offseason and where he's at for his junior season.

Lon and Derek talk with Joe Henricksen from City/Suburban Hoops Report. Joe gives major updates on Illini hoops recruiting targets such as Bryce Hopkins, Jalen Quinn, and A.J. Casey. Later, the guys recap the interview and Derek gives some additional recruiting thoughts.

Derek gives updates on some big Illini basketball scheduling news, including a new multi-team event that includes Ohio, North Carolina A&T and Wright State. Later, the guys touch on news and notes from around the NFL during Next Question.

The guys talk about Madison, Wisconsin's dangerously high COVID positivity rate, and how that might affect the Illinois-Wisconsin game. Later, hear audio from today's Zoom call with Lovie Smith and Trevon Sidney.

The guys talk about Los Angeles winning the NBA title over the Miami Heat, and if the GOAT debate is alive and well between LBJ and MJ. Later, they discuss the Bears beating the Bucs and other NFL news and notes.