The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

10/25/22 Hour 1: Bears dominate Patriots!; Chris Widlic (CBS Indianapolis) talks Hoosiers and Boilers

Lon and Derek discuss the Bears' big victory over the Patriots on Monday Night Football and Ayo Dosunmu's 22-point performance against the Celtics. Chris Widlic from CBS Indianapolis joins the guys to talk about Indiana, Purdue, and the Colts.

10/24/22 Hour 2: Piper’s thoughts on Illinois-Kansas scrimmage & Luke Goode’s injury

Derek fills us in on what he heard about the Illinois-Kansas closed scrimmage on Saturday. The guys also discuss Luke Goode's broken foot and what that means for the squad.

10/24/22 J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois-Nebraska preview, Purdue loses at Wisconsin, Devon Witherspoon’s draft stock

J Leman joins the guys to break down Illinois' matchup at Nebraska on Saturday. The guys also discuss Purdue's loss to Wisconsin, other results in the conference and Devon Witherspoon's NFL Draft stock.

10/21/22 Hour 2: Cody Westerlund (670 The Score) talks Bulls & Ayo; Will Wisconsin help Illinois’ Big Ten West title path?

Cody Westerlund joins the guys to discuss the Bulls' opening night win and Ayo Dosunmu's role this year. Later, the guys look at the key games in the Big Ten West this weekend.

10/21/22 Hour 1: Brit Miller (former Illini LB) on Illinois football’s winning streak & No. 1 scoring defense

Former Illini linebacker Brit Miller joins the guys to give his take on Illini football, their defense & Chase Brown being in the Heisman conversation.

10/20/22 Hour 2: Former coach Terry Allen shares some Kurt Warner stories; James Haring gives coaching insight

Terry Allen joins the show to share some Kurt Warner stories from his college coaching career and discuss Bret Bielema. Later, James Haring (@JHaring40) joins the guys to give some coaching insight from his position at Radford and time at Illinois.

10/20/22 Hour 1: Ayo helps Bulls to opening night win; NFL Week 7 whip around

Lon and Derek recap Ayo Dosunmu's impressive performance in the Bulls' victory over the Heat. The guys whip around the Week 7 slate of NFL action.

10/19/22 Hour 2: Bielema on bye week and recruiting; Jason Patt (BlogABull.com) talks Bulls’ season and Year 2 for Ayo

Bret Bielema discusses the Illini's bye week and recruiting efforts. Jason Patt from BlogABull.com joins the show to talk about the Bulls' season opener and what he expects from Ayo Dosunmu in his second year.

10/19/22 Hour 1: MLB update; Dain Dainja on his role; Jonah Wilson joins to talk MVC hoops

Hear from Dain Dainja as he discusses his offseason and role on this year's Illinois team. Jonah Wilson joins the show to talk about the Missouri Valley Conference and its preseason basketball poll.

10/18/22 Hour 2: Recapping NFL Week 6

The guys recap the weekend of NFL action. 

10/18/22 Hour 1: Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) on Illinois’ breakthrough and Big Ten outlook; Road to Indy for Purdue and Illinois

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk about Bret Bielema, Ryan Walters, and Illinois becoming nationally relevant. The guys discuss Purdue's upcoming schedule and what it'll take for Illinois to win the West.

10/17/22 Hour 2: How crucial Tommy DeVito has been to Illinois’ success; Sydney Brown on brother’s Heisman’s chances

Lon and Derek talk about Tommy DeVito's improvement and how much he's meant to this winning streak. Later, the guys hear from Sydney Brown on Chase's chances at the Heisman.

10/17/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour recapping Illinois-Minnesota & big picture thoughts on the season

J Leman joins the guys to discuss Illinois' win over Minnesota and what he thinks about their road ahead.

10/13/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 6 whip around; Bielema on injuries and Minnesota prep

The guys break down the slate of NFL action in Week 6. Bret Bielema discusses his team heading into their game against Minnesota.

10/13/22 Hour 1: Ryan Burns (GopherIllustrated) on importance of Saturday’s game; Who to root for in MLB playoffs

Ryan Burns from 247 Sports' GopherIllustrated site discusses Minnesota and how important this game is in the Big Ten West. The guys talk about the MLB postseason and who to root for after the Cardinals were eliminated.

10/12/22 Hour 2: Illinois picked 2nd in basketball media poll; How confident are you in Art Sitkowski?

Lon and Derek discuss The Athletic's Big Ten Media poll and All-Big Ten teams. The guys weigh their confidence level in Illinois beating Minnesota if Art Sitkowski starts. 

10/12/22 Hour 1: Who should Illinois schedule a non-conference series with?; Piper 1-on-1 with Illini assistant Tim Anderson

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois basketball and who some future non-conference opponents could be. Later, hear Derek Piper's one-on-one interview with Illinois basketball assistant coach Tim Anderson.

10/11/22 Hour 2: Mike Carpenter (The 200 Level) on Illinois’ success; Derek Piper checks in after Media Day

Mike Carpenter joins the show to talk about Illinois' success and the excitement building around the football program. Later, Derek Piper checks in after returning from Big Ten Basketball Media Day in Minneapolis.

10/11/22 Hour 1: Illinois quickly turns the page to Minnesota; Brad Underwood from Big Ten Media Day

Lon and Kyle discuss how important Illinois' upcoming games are in their pursuit of a Big Ten West title. Later, Brad Underwood discusses his team at Big Ten Media Day.

10/10/22 Lon Tay and J Leman Talk Illini, then Coach Bielema Press Conference (Hour 2)