The Drive on ESPN 93.5

12-18-19: Voice of the Tigers on Braggin' Rights, Mark Grote talks Bears

Mike Kelly, the voice of the Missouri Tigers, joins the show to discuss Braggin' Rights before Saturday's Illinois vs. Mizzou matchup. Later, Chicago Bears sideline reporter Mark Grote hops on to talk Mitch Trubisky, Khalil Mack and what went wrong in a disappointing season. 

12-18-19: Signing Day for Illinois football, Around the World: Bowl Edition

Lon, Derek and Alec discuss Signing Day for Illinois football and what Lovie Smith's staff still needs to add. Later, the guys do Around the World of Big Ten Football: Bowl Edition, breaking down the major storyline for each of the other bowl teams in the conference. 

12/17/19 Hour 2: Drive Time (Drew Brees); Kenpom Rankings; Bears Talk

Hour 2 kicks off with Drive Time talking Drew Brees' record breaking performance. The guys then discuss the tournament chances of a few teams in the top 40 of KenPom so they can put off talking about the Bears disappointing loss.  

12/17/19 Hour 1: Stephen Bardo on Illini Hoops, Cardinals Sign Korean Pitcher

The guys start off the show discussing the Cardinal's new pitcher Kwang-Hyun Kim. Later, Stephen Bardo, BTN Hoops Analyst, joins the show to talk about the Illini's start to the season, and his thoughts on Kofi and Ayo.

12/16/19 Hour 2: NET Rankings; Where the Big Ten Teams Fall; MLB Hot Stove Talk

The guys talk about the NET Rankings system and where Illinois/Big Ten Teams stack up. The show wraps up with some MLB Hot Stove discussion. 

12/16/19 Hour 1: Kofi Future; Illini Recruiting Miss; Is OSU #1 Team in Big Ten?

The guys discuss the Illini win over Old Dominion, the future for Kofi Cockburn, an Illini Football recruiting miss, and who is the best team in the Big Ten? 

12/13/19 Hour 2: Drive Time; Tim Knox (Illini Football Operations); Who Ya Got

The guys talk about all the latest sports stories of the day on Drive Time. Tim Knox, Assistant AD/Football Operations at Illinois joins to talk about the bowl game. At the end of the hour, they do Who Ya Got with their weekend predictions.

12/13/19 Hour 1: Illini MBB & Football; Derek's Dimes

The guys talk about Illinois basketball, as well as the latest news on Illini Football. Later, they do Derek's Dimes where Derek Piper answers all your questions.

12/12/19 Hour 2: Lovie Smith Audio, Drive Time, Trev's Ticket

Derek and Trevor play up-to-the-minute audio from Lovie Smith, who announces what Dre Brown's future with the Illini will be. Later, the guys recap Illinois' big basketball win and Anthony Rendon's enormous contract during Drive Time, before rifling through their weekly betting advice during Trev's Ticket.

12/12/19 Hour 1: Illinois-Michigan Recap, Underwood Audio, Big 10 Hoops Talk

Derek and Trevor recap Illinois' impressive 71-62 win over No. 5 Michigan. Listen to audio from Brad Underwood as the guys break down what went into the Illini upset. Later, the guys chat more macro Big 10, hitting on teams struggling early on 

12/11/19 Hour 2: Illinois-Michigan Preview, Above or Below Expectations: Illini Hoops Players

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit to preview Illinois versus No. 5 Michigan, and they hit on the nitty gritty aspects of the game, including which Illini players are performing above and below expectations.

12/11/19 Hour 1: Chris Tamas (Illini Volleyball), Maclaine Stahl, Illini-Michigan Talk

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Gameday Spirit to preview Illinois versus No. 5 Michigan! They start out by chatting with Illini volleyball coach Chris Tamas, who recaps the season and looks forward to next year. Later, the guys check in with Maclaine from Gameday to talk bowl apparel!

12/10/19 Hour 2: Drive Time, Trent Frazier/Underwood Audio, MLB Talk

Lon and Derek talk Illini vs Michigan and late game strategy during Drive Time, before playing Trent Frazier and Brad Underwood audio. Later, Trevor joins the guys to discuss the MLB hot stove and potential Cubs trade partners.

12/10/19 Hour 1: Jamall & Rebekah Walker Talk Athletes vs. Epilepsy, Illini Hoops

Illini basketball assistant coach Jamall Walker and wife Rebekah join Lon and Derek to discuss Epilepsy Awareness Night and Athletes vs. Epilepsy. Later, Coach Walker sticks around to talk Illini hoops and help preview Michigan.

12/10/19: Jamall Walker Illini Hoops Interview

Lon and Derek talk Illini hoops with assistant coach Jamall Walker, including Kofi's impressive start, Giorgi's adjustments, team chemistry and the upcoming game against No. 5 Michigan.

12/09/19 Hour 2: RedBox Bowl Talk, Lovie/Whitman More Audio, Illinois-Maryland Talk

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Pia's Sports Bar in Champaign! They talk RedBox Bowl with Trevor before hitting on more Lovie Smith and Josh Whitman audio, and recapping Illinois' 59-58 loss to No. 3 Maryland.

12/09/19 Hour 1: Illini-Maryland Recap, Lovie/Whitman Audio, Jason Heggemeyer, Kent Brown

Lon and Derek are LIVE from Pia's in Champaign, and they talk about Illinois' one-point loss to Maryland on Saturday, prior to chatting RedBox Bowl with Illini ticket operations manager Jason Heggenmeyer and Illini associate AD Kent Brown!

12-6-19 Hour 2: Drive Time and Who Ya Got

Lon, Derek, and Trevor discuss varioius topics during Drive Time and make their NCAA picks in Who Ya Got? 

12-6-19 Hour 1: Tevian Jones is Back! Bears beat Cowboys

Lon, Derek, and Trevor discuss Illinois' game vs. No. 3 Maryland on Saturday and recap the Bears vs. Cowboys game on Thursday night. 

12/05/19 Hour 2: Sean Harrington, Lon's Ticket, Trev's Ticket

Lon and Trevor talk to former Illini Sean Harrington about Illinois' struggles against Miami, how to fix them, and the state of the Big Ten overall. Later, Lon gives you his betting picks for the weekend before Trevor dishes out his picks.