The Drive on ESPN 93.5

Lon and Derek start the show discussing wins for the Cardinals and Cubs on Monday night. The guys talk about Paul Goldschmidt's tear with the bat, as well as an encouraging start for Jack Flaherty. They also look at the division race.

Lon and Derek start off by discussing CBS Sports' report of four possible start dates for college hoops and what that could look like. Later, the guys look at 247Sports' preseason All-Big Ten teams and Derek shares his picks. The guys finish the show talking about the struggling Cubs' lineup.

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing the news that Illini football wideout Brian Hightower will be eligible this season after transferring from Miami. The guys also talk about the College Football Playoff going forward and what that means for the Big Ten. Later, they break down the happenings from the weekend with the Cubs-Sox and Cards-Reds series. 

The guys are joined by Adam Rittenberg (ESPN and B1G reporter), to talk about the latest on B1G football. Later, James Haring (Dayton Director of Basketball Operations) joins to talk all about basketball.

The guys talk about B1G Football, and the NBA Draft. Later predict this weekend's games with Hans Dee in "Who Ya Got."

This hour goes so far off the rails, you just have to listen.

Lon and Derek recap the 5 game Cubs-Cardinals series, and get a temperature check on how fans of both fanbases feel. Later, they play ESPN audio from Heather Dinich's interview with Kevin Warren.

The guys speculate on who they believe will be in the starting lineup for Coach Underwood this upcoming season. 

The guys analyze the double header from yesterday between the Cards and Cubs and then discuss all of the communication problems with the Leaders in the Big Ten. 

The guys go through every NBA playoff matchup in both the Eastern and Western conferences, before ripping through some other random games in the NHL and MLB during this week's Who Ya Got!

The guys discuss the Cubs' hot start to the season, and the Cardinals' crazy new schedule with tons of doubleheaders.

The guys chat with Gavin Good, who wrote about the U of I's financial struggles within the DIA due to COVID. Later, the guys hear from Chris Tamas from his Zoom call today, and then take a look at who was drafted ahead of Mike Trout.

The guys talk Cardinals positive tests, the Cubs' amazing start to the season, and more general baseball topics with Casey Boguslaw.

The guys play more audio from Josh Whitman and Lovie Smith today, and discuss the feasibility of having a college basketball "bubble."

The guys discuss the mixed signals being sent from different Power 5 conferences, as some cancel fall sports and others release football schedules. Later, the guys play audio from Josh Whitman and Lovie Smith from today's Zoom press conference.

Lon and Derek discuss the future of college football and what Tuesday's announcement means for college basketball. The guys also play audio from Lovie Smith's press conference following Tuesday's practice. 

Lon and Derek react to the Big Ten's decision to postpone football and all fall sports. Later, the guys are joined by Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to get his reaction.

Lon and Trevor play audio from Lovie's interview after today's practice. Lovie talks OL strengths, update on Marquez Beason, and more. Later, Hans Dee joins for Who Ya Got where the guys predict this weekend's games.

The guys discuss starting pitchers, postponed games, and more. Later, they answer Cubs questions.

Lon and Trevor talk about the frustrating reality that COVID-19 brings with it, and if they think college football will actually happen. Later, they play audio from today's Lovie Smith Zoom presser, and talk about the team's Australian addition.