The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

9/5/24 Hour 2: Full NFL Week 1 preview

Derek and Kyle give a comprehensive preview into the Week 1 slate of the NFL and share some big picture thoughts entering the new NFL season.

9/5/24 Hour 1: Illini WBB lands 5-star commit; Which player has the most to prove against Kansas?; Bielema talks matchup with Jayhawks

Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois women's basketball landing a 5-star commit and which Illini football player has the most to prove on Saturday against Kansas. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares his final thought's before Saturday's game.

9/4/24 Hour 2: Keys for Illini offense and defense in rematch vs Kansas; How much would a letdown on Saturday change your Illini football feelings?

Lon and Derek discuss some of the keys for Aaron Henry and Barry Lunney's units in the second go around against Kansas. Later, the guys share how their feeling about Illini football would change if Illinois lays an egg on Saturday night.

9/4/24 Hour 1: Illinois-Kansas officially sold out; Are we overselling how big this game is for Illinois?

Lon, Derek and Kyle discuss Illinois and Kansas selling out and whether or not people are overselling how big Saturday's game is for Illinois.

9/3/24 Hour 2: How are things different this time around against Kansas?; Bielema talks Week 1 win, Kansas prep

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not they're confident things will be different this time around against Kansas and reasons for optimism after last year's blowout. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares thoughts on his team's Week 1 win and the matchup against Kansas.

9/3/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Biggest takeaways from EIU win & What to expect against Kansas

J Leman joins Lon and Derek in studio for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's victory over Eastern Illinois. The guys also look ahead to Kansas and what some keys are for Illinois to pull off the upset.

8/30/24 Hour 2: More thoughts on Illini's win over EIU; Altmyer, running backs impress; Looking ahead to weekend CFB slate

Lon and Derek share more thoughts on the Illini's season-opening win, including Luke Altmyer's impressive performance and the Illini's strong run game. Later, the guys preview the weekend's college football slate.

8/30/24 Hour 1: Illini dominate EIU in season-opener!; Breaking down what stood out most from the victory

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 45-0 shutout victory over Eastern Illinois to open the season. The guys share what stood out most to them from the win.

8/28/24 Hour 2: College Gameday Live from Pia's!

Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign previewing the Illini's season-opener against Eastern Illinois. The guys break down what EIU has on offense and defense and their confidence level in Barry Lunney's offense. Later, Hans Dee stops by for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

8/28/24 Hour 1: College Gameday Live from Pia's!

Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign previewing the Illini's season-opener against Eastern Illinois. The guys are joined by special guests J Leman and wrestlers from AEW's Dynamite.

8/27/24 Hour 2: What we're expecting for Illini offense & defense; Bielema shares final thoughts before season-opener

Lon and Derek discuss their expectations for both the offense and defense for Illinois and hear from both coordinators. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares his final thoughts ahead of the season opener.

8/27/24 Hour 1: Would you trade a decade of MLB irrelevance for a Super Bowl?; Luke Altmyer talks offseason & Week 1

Lon, Derek and Kyle discuss a hypothetical of whether or not they'd trade a decade of irrelevance for their favorite MLB teams for a Super Bowl for their favorite NFL teams. Later, hear from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer as he shares his thoughts on his offseason progress and preparing for Week 1.

8/26/24 Hour 2: How crucial is this season for Bret Bielema's Illinois tenure?; Game-by-game Illini football predictions

Lon and Derek discuss how they'd assess this point in Bret Bielema's Illini tenure and how crucial this upcoming season is for him. Later, the guys give their official game-by-game football season predictions for the Illini.

8/26/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: It's Game Week!; What to watch for against Eastern Illinois

J Leman joins Lon and Derek in studio for his weekly hour to preview the Illini's season opener against Eastern Illinois including which guys he's most excited to see for the first time and what the first game of the season is like for a player.

8/23/24 Hour 2: Illini football position grades (Part 2); Bielema talks start of game week

Lon, Derek, and Kyle continue grading each Illini football position group. Later, hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he kicks off the start of game week against Eastern Illinois.

8/23/24 Hour 1: Lon and Derek share some life updates; Illini football position grades (Part 1)

Lon and Derek share some exciting life updates involving their sons from their off day on Thursday. Later, the guys grade some of Illini football's position groups.

8/21/24 Hour 2: Does this Illini hoops team have the highest ceiling during Underwood's tenure?

Brad Underwood told reporters that this Illini basketball team might have the highest ceiling of any that he's coached. Lon and Derek discuss whether they agree with him or not.

8/21/24 Hour 1: How will Underwood blend all of this talent?; Underwood talks summer workouts & noncon schedule

Lon and Derek begin the show talking Illini basketball and what will be key for Brad Underwood to get the most out of this team as they move towards the fall. Later, hear from Underwood, who spoke to the media at the Lou Henson Rebounders Golf Outing.

8/20/24 Hour 2: Illini hoops releases noncon schedule; What would a national title do for Illinois fans?

Lon and Derek break down the Illini basketball nonconference schedule, which was released on Tuesday. Later, Lon poses the question of what would be the impact on fans if Illinois would have won a national title in 2005.

8/20/24 Hour 1: MLB division races heating up (some); Lon's dissappointed in society

Lon and Derek start the show talking some baseball, including some exciting division races and some not-so-exciting ones. Later, Lon tells you why he's losing faith in society.