The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper

09/19/22 Hour 2: Are you worried about Justin Fields?; NFL Week 2 takeaways

Lon and Derek discuss the Bears-Packers game and what it said about Justin Fields. Later, the guys go through the whole NFL Week 2 slate and give their takes on the results.

09/19/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour on Illini bye week, Big Ten takeaways & best guy he played against at Illinois

J Leman joins the guys to talk about Illinois football's bye week and Big Ten takeaways thus far. He also reminisces about his playing days and the best player he went up against. 

09/16/22 Hour 2: Lon rants on Amazon Prime; Bret Bielema Audio

Lon and Derek laugh about the first Amazon Prime broadcast of Thursday Night Football. Later, Bret Bielema discusses bye week practice and previews Chattanooga. The guys finish by discussing Arch Manning's expensive recruiting visit at Texas.

09/16/22 Hour 1: Kyle Jackson (Centennial Football Coach); Do the Bears have a chance against the Packers?

Centennial Head Football Coach Kyle Jackson joins the guys to discuss the Centennial-Central game and Derek Piper's high school football career. Later, the guys discuss the Bears-Packers matchup on Sunday Night Football.

09/15/22 Hour 2: Kevin Wheeler (KMOX) on Waino-Yadi, Pujols & Cardinals’ stretch run; Piper’s NFL Week 2 bets

Lon and Derek are joined by Kevin Wheeler of KMOX to talk St. Louis Cardinals. Later, Derek gives out his NFL Week 2 bets.

09/15/22 Hour 1: Waino & Yadi make history; Derrick Burson (Illini MBB) on student tickets sell-out & Ubben renovations

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's record-breaking start last night. Later, the guys are joined by Illini men's basketball SID Derrick Burson to talk about student tickets selling out and Ubben renovations.

09/15/22 Hour 1: Waino & Yadi make history; Derrick Burson (Illini MBB) on student tickets sell-out & Ubben renovations

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's historic start last night. Later, the guys are joined by Illini men's basketball SID Derrick Burson to talk about student tickets sales and Ubben renovations.

09/14/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 2 lookahead (Pt. 2); Bielema Bye Week audio

Lon and Derek continue looking ahead to Week 2 of the NFL. Later, Bret Bielema discusses injury updates and the upcoming bye week.

09/14/22 Hour 1: Waino/Yadi set to make history; NFL Week 2 lookahead (Pt. 1)

Lon and Derek talk about Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina as they get set to break the all-time record for starts on Wednesday. Later, the guys take a look at the NFL Week 2 slate.

09/12/22 Hour 2: Takeaways from NFL Week 1; Bielema on Virginia win

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Bears win and other NFL Week 1 results. Later, the guys talk more about Illinois football's win and hear from Bret Bielema.

09/12/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour discussing Illini football’s big win over Virginia & chances of contending for B1G West title

The guys break down Illinois football's big win over Virginia on Saturday and how much J likes their chances of contending in the Big Ten West.

09/08/22 FULL SHOW: Jacquie Franciulli (Wahoos247) on Virginia; Illini basketball’s B1G schedule; Best bets for NFL Week 1

Lon and Derek begin the show talking to Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 to get insight on Virginia football heading into this weekend's matchup against Illinois. The guys also talk about Illini basketball's Big Ten schedule and their best bets for NFL Week 1.

09/07/22 Hour 2: Aaron Lemming (Bear Report) on Justin Fields’ progress & Week 1 thoughts; NFC division winners

Lon and Derek are joined by Aaron Lemming from the Bear Report to discuss Justin Fields and thoughts on the Bears going into Week 1. Later, the guys give their division picks for the NFC.

09/07/22 Hour 1: Can Illini contain Brennan Armstrong?; AFC division winners

Lon and Derek discuss the challenges that Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong will present to the Illini defense. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the division winners in the AFC.

09/06/22 Hour 2: Most frustrating part of IU loss; Pujols hits 695

Lon and Derek talk about the biggest frustration with Illinois' lost to Indiana on Friday. Later, the guys discuss Albert Pujols' 695th home run, which Lon saw live in St. Louis on Sunday.

09/06/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour on Indiana loss, Tommy Devito’s performance & looking ahead to Virginia

J Leman joins the guys to give his thoughts on the Illinois-Indiana game. 

09/02/22 Hour 2: How big is this game for Bret Bielema’s tenure? Biggest concerns for Illinois?

Lon and Derek begin the hour discussing how big the Indiana game is for the immediate trajectory of Bret Bielema's program. Later, the guys rank the biggest concerns for Illinois heading into Friday night.

09/02/22 Hour 1: Breaking down the matchups for Illinois-Indiana

Lon and Derek begin their preview of the Illinois-Indiana game by breaking down the matchups on both sides of the ball. Later, the guys hear from Barry Lunney Jr. and Tom Allen.

09/01/22 Hour 2: Best Week 1 college football games; Cardinals win another series

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Cardinals' extra innings win in Cincinnati to take another series. Later, the guys break down the best college football games coming up this weekend.

09/01/22 Hour 1: Matthew Weaver (Peegs.com) previews Indiana football; Tom Allen gives thoughts on Illinois

Lon and Derek are joined by Matthew Weaver of Peegs.com to fill them in on Indiana football and give his thoughts on Friday's matchup. Later, the guys hear audio from IU head coach Tom Allen.