The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

11/16/23 Hour 2: Should there be more marquee games early in the college hoops season?; Bielema audio; Who will start at QB?

Derek and Kyle discuss if the opening week of college basketball needs more marquee games. The guys also predict who'll start at QB for Illinois on Saturday based on Bielema's comments. Hear from Bret Bielema as he shares some thoughts ahead of his team's matchup against Iowa. 

11/16/23 Hour 1: Luke Goode on learning from loss to Marquette; Sean Bock (HawkeyeInsider) previews Iowa

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show to recap his team's loss to Marquette and what the team is taking from it. Later, Sean Bock for 247 Sports' Hawkeye Insider joins the show to preview Iowa ahead of this weekend's football matchup.

11/15/23 Hour 2: More Illinois-Marquette thoughts; Is the ceiling of this team limited?

Lon and Derek share some more thought's from the Illini's loss to Marquette, plus hear some audio from Brad Underwood postgame. The guys discuss how high the team's ceiling is going forward.

11/15/23 Hour 1: Illini fall at home to Marquette - what went wrong down the stretch?; Bielema hints at starting QB

Lon and Derek break down the Illini's 71-64 loss to Marquette and detail what went wrong offensively down the stretch and their concern level with the offense. The guys discuss some comments made by Bret Bielema about his starting QB on Saturday,

11/14/23 Hour 2: Other Big Ten hoops results; Underwood audio; Illinois-Marquette predictions

The guys sort through some other early-season college hoops results around the Big Ten. Hear from Brad Underwood previewing the matchup with Marquette. The guys give their predictions for the game.

11/14/23 Hour 1: Breaking down Illinois-Marquette matchup; What to watch for on the Golden Eagles, keys to victory for Illini

Lon and Derek break down the matchup between Illinois and Marquette including what the Golden Eagles bring to the table and keys to the game for the Illini in the top 25 showdown.

11/13/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks watching from sidelines, tough starter decision this week; Piper shares thoughts on Marquette

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss what it was like watching from the sidelines, how he's progressing, and the difficult QB decision the coaching staff has in front of them. Later, Lon and Derek talk about Illini hoops's big matchup with Marquette and Piper shares some thoughts on the matchup.

11/13/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Paddock’s historic performance knocks off the Hoosiers!; Breaking down the offensive explosion and QB controversy

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour to break down the Illini's thrilling overtime victory over Indiana and John Paddock's historic performance. The guys discuss what went right offensively, cause for concern in the secondary, and who should start at quarterback against Iowa.

11/10/23 Hour 2: Live at Pia’s!

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign!

11/10/23 Hour 1: Live at Pia’s!

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign!

11/9/23 Hour 2: Matt Eberflus’s laughable presser about Fields injury; Big Ten hoops whip around

Derek and Kyle talk a little Bears and react to head coach Matt Eberflus's perplexing press conference about Justin Fields's injury. Later, the guys go through some opening week results of other Big Ten teams.

11/9/23 Hour 1: Will John Paddock get the start at QB this weekend?; Bielema talks QB situation and Hoosiers

Derek and Kyle discuss John Paddock potentially getting the start against Indiana on Saturday and how they'd feel if he ultimately gets the nod. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he discusses the QB situation and the matchup against the Hoosiers.

11/8/23 Hour 2: Piper weighs in on Illini hoops signing day class; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) talks women’s hoops

Derek Piper arrives to the studio to weigh on Illini basketball's signing day class and what each signee brings to the table. Later, Joey Wagner from Illini Inquirer joins the show to share some insight on the building momentum of the women's basketball program.

11/8/23 Hour 1: Men’s and women’s hoops sign big time recruiting classes; Cubs poach Craig Counsell from Brewers

Lon and Kyle discuss both the Illini men's and women's basketball teams signing highly-rated recruiting classes on signing day. Later, the guys discuss the shocking move of the Cubs poaching Craig Counsell from the Brewers as their next manager.

11/7/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode talks opening night and start of college hoops; Kaden Feagin audio

Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to recap the team's opening night win, his three 3-pointer performance and his excitement level over the return of college hoops season. Later, hear from Illini RB Kaden Feagin as he meets with the media.

11/7/23 Hour 1: Illinois takes care of EIU in season opener - sorting through the positives and negatives; What to make of Sencire Harris redshirting

Lon, Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the season opening win over EIU by Illinois basketball and discuss some high points and concerns from the game. Later, the guys react to the news that Sencire Harris will redshirt this season.

11/6/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer on big win and rising confidence level within locker room; Illini hoops tips off tonight!

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss the team's huge win in Minneapolis, his status and the team's rising confidence level as the season reaches the stretch run. Later, Lon and Derek preview Illini basketball's season opener against Eastern Illinois.

11/6/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: John Paddock pulls off a miracle!; Reacting to the Illini’s crazy win and what it means

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour and brings the ENERGY after the Illini use an improbable final drive by John Paddock to knock off Minnesota. The guys discuss Paddock's performance, positives from the game and what can still be accomplished in the final three games of the season.

11/3/23 Hour 2: Josh Whitman extended- reflecting on the job he’s done; Bielema audio; ’Who Ya Got?’ with Hans Dee

Derek and Kyle discuss Josh Whitman receiving a contract extension and comb through his tenure as athletic director and various hires. Hear from Bret Bielema leading into his team's game against Minnesota. Later, Hans Dee joins the show for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

11/3/23 Hour 1: How important is Illini’s game against Minnesota?; Sorting through the wild Michigan football scandal

Derek and Kyle discuss how important the Illini's game against Minnesota is and their confidence level heading into it. Later, the guys try to sort out the wild developments in the Michigan football sign stealing scandal.