The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

1/31/24 Hour 2: Rodgers, Dainja with impressive performances vs Ohio State; Postgame audio

Derek and Kyle discuss the impressive performances by Ty Rodgers and Dain Dainja and what their roles could look like going forward. Hear from both postgame.

1/31/24: Illini take care of Buckeyes in team effort; Luke Goode on road win, Shannon and Domask's dominance, & upcoming time off

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini's 87-75 win over Ohio State and the many contributors that had big games in the victory. Later, Illini forward Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly interview to talk about the win, Shannon's breakout performance and some much-needed time off upcoming.

1/30/24 Hour 2: Ohio State a house of horrors historically for the Illini?; Underwood audio Illini-OSU predictions

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini's historical struggles traveling to Columbus to face Ohio State. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he shares thoughts on his team and the Buckeyes. The guys give their predictions for the Illinois-Ohio State game.

1/30/24 Hour 1: Vibe check heading into road matchup with Ohio State; Keys to victory for Illini, Who to watch for

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's road matchup with Ohio State and how they're feeling about Illinois coming off a rocky stretch. The guys share some of their keys and who on Ohio State to watch for that can hurt the Illini.

1/29/24 Hour 2: Is Illinois still in the Big Ten title race?; NFL Conference Championship weekend recap

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not Illinois still has a shot at the Big Ten basketball title and what they'd need to do going forward to stay alive. Later, the guys recap the Chiefs and 49ers advancing to the Super Bowl and share their thoughts on the NFL conference championship games.

1/29/24 Hour 1: Illini survive ugly performance against Indiana; Terrence Shannon not himself; What's off about this team?

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini's ugly 70-62 win over Indiana and what caused so many issues. The guys break down Terrence Shannon's extended struggles since returning and why Illinois looks like such a different team than they did earlier in the season.

1/26/24 Hour 2: Memorable Illinois-Indiana matchups through the years; Underwood previews Hoosiers; NFL Conference Championship picks

Lon and Derek think back on some of the most memorable Illinois-Indiana basketball games over the years. Hear from Brad Underwood as he shares his thoughts on Indiana. Later, the guys give their NFL Conference Championship predictions.

1/26/24 Hour 1: Kel'el Ware's status up in the air for Hoosiers; Explaining the NET rankings; Most embarrassing banners in sports history

Lon and Derek discuss the status of Indiana center Kel'el Ware ahead of the matchup with the Hoosiers and what his impact is. The guys break down the NCAA's NET rankings and what they mean as it relates to NCAA Tournament seeding. Later, the guys react to some of the most embarrassing banners sports teams have put up.

1/25/24 Hour 2: How many teams will the Big Ten get into the NCAA Tournament?; What to make of Terrence Shannon's performance since return

Lon and Derek discuss how many teams the Big Ten is positioned to get into the NCAA Tournament. Later, the guys share their thoughts on Terrence Shannon's performance since returning from suspension and the challenges he's facing in road environments.

1/25/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode on OT loss to Northwestern, rivalry environment; What went wrong for Illinois down the stretch?

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly interview to recap the Illini's OT loss to Northwestern, defensive mistakes and split environment in Evanston. Later, Lon and Derek share their thoughts on the loss and diagnose where Illinois went wrong down the stretch and in OT.

1/24/24 Hour 2: Matt Shelton (Wildcat Report) previews Illinois-Northwestern; Underwood talks Shannon, matchup with Wildcats

Matt Shelton from Wildcat Report joins the show to preview the Illini-Northwestern matchup and how the Wildcats have progressed this season. Later, hear from Brad Underwood as he shares his thoughts on Terrence Shannon and more. Lon and Kyle give their predictions.

1/24/24 Hour 1: Previewing Illini's second matchup with Northwestern; Derek Piper shares his thoughts on Wildcats

Lon, Kyle, and guest co-host Cory Whitt discuss the Illini's second matchup with Northwestern and if they think it'll be a different story the second time around. Later, Derek Piper joins the show from the road to share his thoughts on the matchup.

1/23/24 Hour 2: Jeremiah Fears commits to Illinois; Bears hire new OC; NFL Divisional thoughts; How tough will trip to Northwestern be?

Lon, Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on a variety of recent topics including Jeremiah Fears's commitment, the Bears hiring a new offensive coordinator, the NFL Divisional playoffs, and a new addition to the Illini football coaching staff. Later, the guys discuss how difficult the game against Northwestern will be.

1/23/24 Hour 1: Terrence Shannon returns vs Rutgers; What to make of public perception surrounding the situation

Lon and Derek discuss Terrence Shannon Jr.'s return in a blowout win over Rutgers and talk about the public perception surrounding Illinois playing him and the warm reception he received at State Farm Center.

1/19/24 Hour 2: More reaction to Terrence Shannon's court ruling against U of I; Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) shares insight on ruling and university's official statement

Lon and Derek share more thoughts on Terrence Shannon Jr.'s motion for a temporary restraining order being granted and what it means for Shannon and the University of Illinois. Later, Jeremy Werner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to share the university's official statement and his insight on the ruling.

1/19/24 Hour 1: Illini make it 7 in a row against Juwan Howard & Michigan; Terrence Shannon's TRO granted by federal judge

Lon and Derek react to the Illini's 88-73 victory over Michigan and Coleman Hawkins's incredible performance. Later, the guys discuss breaking news that Terrence Shannon Jr.'s temporary restraining order against Illinois has been granted by a federal judge, allowing him to return to play.

1/18/24 Hour 2: NFL Coaching Carousel thoughts; Previewing Illinois-Michigan

Derek and Kyle share some thoughts on the NFL coaching carousel and where coaches like Jim Harbaugh and Bill Belichick could land. Later, the guys preview the matchup between Illinois and Michigan and give their predictions.

1/18/24 Hour 1: Update on Terrence Shannon's legal proceedings; Zach Shaw (The Michigan Insider) previews Wolverines and talks Harbaugh rumors

Derek and Kyle share an update on some recent FOIA findings regarding Terrence Shannon's case and his court hearing in Kansas. Later, Zach Shaw from the Michigan Insider joins the show to preview the Illini's matchup with the Wolverines and share some thoughts on Jim Harbaugh.

1/17/24 Hour 2: Illinois' memorable recent games in Ann Arbor; Underwood previews Wolverines; Lon and Derek's 1-on-1 with Chip Caray, Brad Thompson

Lon and Derek discuss the Illini's upcoming trip to Michigan. Hear from Brad Underwood as he shares some thoughts off the Maryland loss and previews the Wolverines. Hear Derek's 1-on-1 with Chip Caray and Lon's 1-on-1 with Brad Thompson from last week's Cardinal Caravan.

1/17/24 Hour 1: Wisconsin goes down, Boilers stomp Hoosiers; What to expect from Terrence Shannon's Thursday court hearing

Lon and Derek break down Tuesday night's Big Ten hoops results that included Wisconsin suffering its first conference loss and Purdue dominating Indiana. Later, the guys discuss expectations for Terrence Shannon's first court hearing in Kansas on Thursday.