The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

10/5/23 Hour 1: How much has confidence in Justin Fields’s future been lost?; Breaking down Illini basketball’s potential rotation

The guys share their thoughts on the Bears heading into their Thursday Night matchup and how much they're lost confidence about Justin Fields's future. Later, the guys share some thoughts on where minutes may be allocated in the Illini basketball rotation.

10/4/23 Hour 2: Pete Alonso to the Cubs a possibility?; Combing through free agent pitchers; Marcus Domask audio

The guys discuss the rumors that Pete Alonso could be traded to the Cubs during the offseason and take a look at the list of free agent pitchers that the Cardinals could be after. Hear from Illinois transfer Marcus Domask as he shares thoughts about the offseason.

10/4/23 Hour 1: Fire at Memorial Stadium?!; Jase Butler commits to Illinois; How many Taylor Swift songs can Lon name?

Lon and Derek talk about the fire that broke out at Memorial Stadium. Piper shares his thoughts on 3-star guard Jase Butler committing to Illinois. The guys find out how many Taylor Swift songs Lon can name.

10/3/23 Hour 2: Illinois basketball on verge of landing a commit; Has the transfer portal made it easier to target lower-ranked prospects?

Piper shares insight into 3-star guard Jase Butler who is expected to commit to Illinois on Wednesday. Later, the guys discuss how the transfer portal has changed the way coaching staffs recruit lower-ranked prospects.

10/3/23 Hour 1: Devon Witherspoon has huge night on Monday Night Football; MLB Wild Card preview

The guys react to a huge performance from former Illini Devon Witherspoon on Monday Night Football and how cool his story is. Later, the guys preview the MLB Wild Card round and share their predictions.

10/2/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks offensive struggles & necessary changes; What needs to change on defense?; Bielema audio

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss the struggles on offense, how he can improve, and the changes that need to be made. Lon and Derek share their thoughts on what they want to see change defensively. Hear from Bret Bielema as he provides some updates following the loss.

10/2/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini suffer beatdown in West Lafayette; Where do they go from here?

Lon, Derek, and J Leman break down an alarming Illinois loss to Purdue and discuss where the team goes from here and how they can salvage the rest of the season.

9/29/23 Hour 2: Peacock vs. Lon; Underwood audio; Illinois-Purdue predictions

The Illini football game is on Peacock and Lon has some thoughts. Later, hear from Brad Underwood at Illini Basketball Media Day. The guys also give their Illinois-Purdue predictions.

9/29/23 Hour 1: How big is this Purdue game for Illini football?

Lon and Derek discuss what's on the line in this Illinois-Purdue game on Saturday. 

9/27/23 Hour 2: Confidence level in Illinois getting it done against Purdue?; Lunney, Henry, Walters discuss rivalry

Derek and Kyle share their confidence level in Illinois beating Purdue this weekend and what has to happen for Illinois to go in and get a road victory. Later, hear from Barry Lunney, Aaron Henry, and Ryan Walters as they share thoughts on the rivarly.

9/27/23 Hour 1: Cubs lose in embarrassing fashion; Damian Lillard traded to Bucks; Mick Walker (Boiler Sports Report) previews Purdue

Derek and Kyle react to the Cubs' stunning loss to the Braves on Seiya Suzuki's error and what it means for their playoff hopes. They also discuss Damian Lillard getting traded to the Bucks. Later, Mick Walker from Boiler Sports Report joins the show to preview the Boilermakers.

9/26/23 Hour 2: NFL Week 3 whip around: Bears are a disaster; Dolphins offense is unstoppable, where do the Jets go at QB?

Derek and Kyle discuss a variety of takeaways from NFL Week 3 including the Bears' mess, the Dolphins historic offense, the Jets' QB situation, Jordan Love's comeback performance, and much more.

9/26/23 Hour 1: Final week of MLB season has arrived- Will the Cubs make the playoffs?; Other Wild Card race thoughts

Derek and Kyle break down what's ahead for the Cubs during the final week of the MLB season and size up their chances to reach the postseason. They also share some other playoff race thoughts and a brief preview of the Cardinals' offseason.

9/25/23 Hour 2: Luke Altmyer talks bounce back performance & what’s next for the offense; Bielema shares thoughts from weekend

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer joins the show to discuss what his week was like, how he was able to bounce back against FAU, and where the Illini offense can go from here. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares some thoughts about his team ahead of a big matchup with Purdue.

9/25/23 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois takes care of FAU in uninspiring fashion & face enormous stretch ahead

Derek, Kyle, and J Leman break down the Illini's victory over Florida Atlantic including another slow start, Luke Altmyer's bounce back, and what to make of the team's underwhelming first 4 weeks.

9/22/23 Hour 2: Live from Pia’s!

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign! Guests include Joey Wagner, Hans Dee, and more.

9/22/23 Hour 1: Live from Pia’s!

Lon and Derek are live from Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign! Guests include J Leman and more.

9/21/23 Hour 2: Sorting out the Big Ten West’s frontrunner; Was Tom Brady to Illinois an option?

Derek and Kyle discuss if they think Iowa is the current Big Ten West frontrunner and discuss some other Big Ten games over the weekend. Later, the guys react to a clip from Tom Brady mentioning Illinois as one of his top college options.

9/21/23 Hour 1: How high could Johnny Newton go in the draft?; Breaking down a loaded college football slate

Derek and Kyle discuss how high Johnny Newton could end up going in the NFL Draft if he continues his dominant play. Later, the guys break down a loaded slate of college football over the weekend.

9/20/23 Hour 2: Big picture NFL thoughts after 2 weeks; Zachary Weinberger (Palm Beach Post) talks FAU

Lon, Derek, and Kyle share some NFL thoughts after the first two weeks of action including which teams have stood out. Later, Zachary Weinberger from the Palm Beach Post joins the show to share some insight into Florida Atlantic.