The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

12/13/22 Hour 1: Purdue hires Ryan Walters; Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) on Illinois’ replacement options

Lon and Derek discuss Ryan Walters being hired away by Purdue and what it means for Illinois going forward. Adam Rittenberg from ESPN joins the show the discuss Illinois' options to replace him and remember Coach Mike Leach of Mississippi State amidst his passing.

12/12/22 Hour 2: Terrence Shannon’s recent struggles; Devon Witherspoon named first-team All-American

Lon and Derek talk about Terrence Shannon Jr.'s recent struggles and whether there's more to his injury. Later, the guys discuss Devon Witherspoon being named a first-team All-American.

12/12/22 Hour 1: What the heck happened against Penn State?; Underwood goes scorched earth

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' surprising blowout loss to Penn State on Saturday.

12/9/22 Hour 2: Luke Goode on huge win over Texas, Mayer’s breakout & recovery timeline

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss the Illini's huge win over Texas in New York and an updated timeline for his recovery. Derek and Kyle talk about Matthew Mayer's importance and pick some of the weekend's Big Ten games.

12/9/22 Hour 1: Mark Brennan (Lions247) talks Nittany Lions; Brad Underwood audio

Mark Brennan from 247 Sports' Lions247 site joins the show to give his insight on Penn State ahead of Saturday's game. Hear from Brad Underwood as he breaks down his team heading into the game.

12/8/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 14 whip around; Kevin Wheeler (KMOX) on Contreras & Cardinals offseason

The guys preview the NFL Week 14 slate of action. Kevin Wheeler from KMOX joins the show to talk Willson Contreras and the Cardinals and Cubs' respective offseasons.

12/8/22 Hour 1: Where does Contreras fit in the Cardinals lineup?; Jayden Epps on clutch performance at MSG

Lon and Derek discuss how Willson Contreras will fit on the Cardinals along with other moves in MLB free agency. Later, the guys discuss Jayden Epps' big game at MSG and play postgame audio from Epps

12/7/22 Hour 2: Matthew Mayer steps up; Willson Contreras signs with Cardinals

Lon and Derek discuss Matthew Mayer's big night for the Illini and what went right for him against Texas. The guys talk about Willson Contreras signing with the Cardinals.

12/7/22 Hour 1: Illinois gets a huge win over Texas!; How would you describe this Illini team?

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' overtime victory over #2 Texas. The guys discuss what the best way to describe this Illinois team is.

12/6/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper live from New York; Underwood on playing in Jimmy V Classic

Derek Piper joins the show live from Madison Square Garden to preview Illinois and Texas. Hear from Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood.

12/6/22 Hour 1: Tall task for Illinois against No. 2 Longhorns; Mike Schulze (Tampa Bay Bowl Association) details experience for Reliaquest Bowl visitors

Lon and Kyle break down Illinois' huge matchup with Texas in the Jimmy V Classic. Mike Schulze from the Tampa Bowl Bowl Association joins the show to give insight on what fans can experience on their trip to Tampa Bay for the Reliaquest Bowl.

12/5/22 Hour 2: Piper breaks down what went wrong for the Illini against Maryland

Derek Piper joins the show from New York to detail how the Illini let their game against Maryland on Friday slip away and what it told us about the team.

12/5/22 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois is headed to Tampa!

J Leman and Lon discuss Illinois playing in the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida and what the next month will look like for Illinois football.

12/2/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper live from College Park; Brad Underwood previews the Terps

Derek Piper joins the show live from College Park, Maryland to give his insight on Illinois-Maryland. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews the Terrapins and what he's liked so far from his team.

12/2/22 Hour 1: Getting ready for Big Ten opener against Maryland; Illinois football bowl scenarios

Lon and Kyle preview Illinois' Top 25 matchup with Maryland in College Park. Later, the guys take a look at the probable bowl scenarios for Illinois football. 

12/1/22 Hour 2: Piper breaks down Maryland & Texas; Thoughts on ACC/B1G Challenge; Matthew Mayer audio

Lon and Derek discuss their takeaways from Wednesday's ACC/B1G Challenge results. Later, Derek gives his breakdown on what challenges Maryland and Texas present. Also, hear from Matthew Mayer.

12/1/22 Hour 1: Jeff Ermann (InsideMDSports) previews Illinois-Maryland

Lon and Derek are joined by Jeff Ermann from InsideMDSports to get the latest on Maryland basketball and preview tomorrow's game in College Park.

11/30/22 Hour 2: Chase Brown snubbed from All-Big Ten First Team; NFL Week 13 whip around

Lon and Derek discuss Chase Brown being left off the All-Big Ten First Team. Derek recaps what changed for the Illini against Syracuse in the second half. The guys preview the Week 13 slate of NFL games.

11/30/22 Hour 1: Luke Goode on Hawkins’ triple double, preparing for Big Ten play & foot recovery

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss the Illini's big night against Syracuse. Later, the guys break down the victory and how effective Coleman Hawkins was.

11/29/22 Hour 2: Previewing Big Ten/ACC Challenge; Schedule stiffens up for Illinois

The guys look through some of the other Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups and Illinois' tough upcoming schedule. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews Syracuse.