The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

10/21/24 Hour 2: More Illinois/Michigan thoughts; Bielema on Saturday atmosphere, moving on to Oregon

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the Illinois win over Michigan and the statement it made about where Bret Bielema has taken the program. Later, hear from Bielema as he reflects on the day on Saturday and looks ahead to his team's trip to Oregon.

10/21/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini beat up Michigan during special day at Memorial Stadium

J Leman joins the show for his weekly football hour to break down the Illini's 21-7 victory over Michigan, what it was like at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, and the opportunity that lies ahead against #1 Oregon.

10/18/24 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 huge matchup against Michigan. Hans Dee also stops by for his award-winning segment "Who Ya Got?"

10/18/24 Hour 1: College Gameday Live from Pia's!

Lon and Derek are live at Pia's Sports Bar and Grill in Champaign breaking down the Illini's huge matchup with Michigan and talking with special guest, former Illini defensive end Terrell Washington!

10/17/24 Hour 2: Zach Shaw (The Michigan Insider) talks Wolverines; Bielema shares final thoughts; Tony Bennett abrupty retires

Zach Show of 247 Sports's The Michigan Insider site joins the show to share his insight on Michigan's quarterback situation and matchup against Illinois. Hear from Illini head coach Bret Bielema as he shares his final thoughts ahead of the game. Later, Derek and Kyle react to Virginia coach Tony Bennett abruptly retiring right before the season.

10/17/24 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Michigan; Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) on matchup with Wolverines, defensive struggles

Derek and Kyle preview some keys for Illinois in the matchup against Michigan and what role the environment can play on the Illini's side. Later, Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner joins the show to share his thoughts on the matchup and the Illini's recent defensive struggles.

10/16/24 Hour 2: How much has second half vs Purdue changed your feelings heading into Michigan game?; Morez Johnson interview from Media Day

Derek and Kyle discuss how much the Illini's alarming second half performance against Purdue has changed their confidence level heading into the matchup with Michigan. Hear from Illinois big man Morez Johnson in an interview from Media Day. Later, the guys share some Bears and NFL thoughts.

10/16/24 Hour 1: Revising our Illini hoops lineup predictions; Thoughts on preseason KenPom Big Ten rankings

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on what the Illini basketball starting lineup and rotations could look like following the latest intel after the Butler scrimmage. Later, the guys discuss KenPom's preseason Big Ten basketball rankings.

10/15/24 Hour 2: How much NIL is Luke Altmyer going to command?; Lunney talks 50-point offensive performance

Lon and Derek discuss how much NIL money Luke Altmyer could command on the open market after his big season. Later, hear from offensive coordinator Barry Lunney as he shares his thoughts on his offense's 50-point explosion against Purdue.

10/15/24 Hour 1: Is the Michigan game the biggest home game for Illinois since 2007?

Lon and Derek discuss the magnitude of Saturday's game against Michigan and what it could mean for their season. The guys also talk about whether this is the biggest home game for Illinois since 2007.

10/14/24 Hour 2: More Illinois/Purdue, Illinois/Michigan thoughts; Bielema talks gutsy win

Lon and Derek share their thoughts on how they're feeling following the Purdue win and initial thoughts about the Michigan matchup. Later, hear from Bret Bielema as he shares his thoughts coming off the win.

10/14/24 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illini survive major scare from Purdue in OT; What would it mean to beat Michigan?

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly football hour to break down everything that happened between Illinois and Purdue that led to an OT thriller and major scare. The guys also discuss what a win over Michigan would mean and what the Wolverines will look like.

10/11/24 Hour 2: Pipes talks Illini Basketball Media Day; Underwood on Kasparas Jakucionis, Tomislav NCAA issue & scrimmage vs. Butler

Derek arrives from Illini Basketball Media Day and fills us in on what stuck out about what was said at Ubben. Later, hear from Brad Underwood.

10/11/24 Hour 1: Tom Dienhart (GoldandBlack.com) on Illinois-Purdue & Ryan Walters' hot seat

Lon kicks off the show with Tom Dienhart from GoldandBlack.com to preview Saturday's game between Illinois and Purdue, while also getting the Boilers' perspective on Ryan Walters.

10/10/24 Hour 2: A look into Heisman, national title odds in college football; Bielema shares final thoughts pre-Purdue

Derek and Kyle share some thoughts on the current Heisman and National Championship odds in college football. Later, hear from head coach Bret Bielema as he discuss getting rid of NLIs and his team's upcoming game against Purdue.

10/10/24 Hour 1: Sizable line movement ahead of Illinois-Purdue; Previewing this weekend's loaded CFB slate

Derek and Kyle discuss a big shift in the betting spread for the Illinois-Purdue game over the last 24 hours and preview the matchup. Later, the guys take a look at a few of the biggest matchups of the weekend in college football.

10/9/24 Hour 2: Six pack of Illini basketball questions (Part 2); Aaron Henry on Walters, Purdue

Derek and Kyle continue answering some Illini basketball questions stemming from the recently-released scrimmage video. Later, hear from Illinois defensive coordinator Aaron Henry as he discusses his familiarity with Ryan Walters and his efforts during the bye week.

10/9/24 Hour 1: Illini hoops tip times and full schedule released; Six pack of Illini basketball questions (Part 1)

Derek and Kyle share their thoughts on the release of tip-off times for Illinois basketball and some big picture schedule takeaways. Later, the guys answer six Illini basketball questions stemming from the recently-released scrimmage footage. 

10/8/24 Hour 2: Thoughts on latest college football "Project Rudy" proposal; Jimmy Sobeski in studio talks Purdue

Lon and Derek share their thoughts about the "Project Rudy" college football proposal that would create a super league of power conference teams divided into tier systems. Later, former intern Jimmy Sobeski joins the show to discuss how bad things have gotten for Purdue football and his hopes for Purdue hoops.

10/8/24 Hour 1: Jets fire Robert Saleh; Author Doug Villhard discusses brand new Red Grange book

Lon and Derek discuss the news of Robert Saleh being fired by the New York Jets and whether the Jets can ultimately turn things around. Later, author and professor Doug Villhard joins the show to share some insight into his newly-released book: The Golden Age of Red.