The Drive on ESPN 93.5

2/13/23 Hour 1: Recapping an exciting Super Bowl; What can the Bears get for the #1 pick?

Lon and Derek recap the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles and give their thoughts on its controversial ending. The guys discuss some potential trade packages the Bears could get for the #1 pick.

2/10/23 Hour 2: Rob Collins (FOX4KC) previews Super Bowl LVII; Illinois-Rutgers predictions

Rob Collins of FOX4KC joins the guys to preview the Super Bowl and discuss what Super Bowl No. 2 would do for Patrick Mahomes' career trajectory. Later, the guys give their final thoughts on Illinois-Rutgers and make their predictions.

2/10/23 Hour 1: How important is Illinois’ game vs. Rutgers; Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on NFL draft possibilities, free agent targets & Aaron Rodgers

Lon and Derek discuss Illini women's basketball's comeback win at Nebraska and how big the Rutgers game is on the men's side on Saturday. Later, Aaron Leming of the Bear Report joins the guys to talk about the Bears' options with the No. 1 pick and other storylines in the NFL.

2/9/23 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Legend Rick Schmidt live in studio!

Former Illinois basketball player Rick Schmidt joins the guys live in studio to reminisce about his playing days and discuss the Academic Achievement Wall at Ubben in his name.

2/9/23 Hour 1: Active NBA Trade Deadline includes KD blockbuster; Super Bowl prop bets

Lon and Derek react to a busy NBA trade deadline including a blockbuster deal sending Kevin Durant to the Suns. Later, the guys go through some prop bets for Super Bowl 57.

2/8/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode on redshirt thought process & getting back to practice; Looking through hypothetical tournament matchups

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss getting back to practice, wanting to play instead of redshirt, and the upcoming game against Rutgers. The guys look through the current Bracketology and some hypothetical tournament matchups.

2/8/23 Hour 1: LeBron breaks NBA All-Time scoring record; Where do guys like TJD fit in the NBA?

Lon and Derek react to LeBron becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer and discuss what it means for his legacy. Later, the guys talk some Big Ten basketball and discuss where a guy like Trayce Jackson-Davis fits in the league.

2/7/23 Hour 2: Who’s the best comparison for Jayden Epps?; Brad Dancer (Illinois Men’s Tennis Head Coach) breaks down his team

Lon and Derek discuss Jayden Epps's impressive season and some former Illini who have had comparable freshmen seasons. Illinois Men's Tennis Head Coach Brad Dancer joins the show to talk Illinois tennis and his early thoughts on his team.

2/7/23 Hour 1: Letting out frustrations following loss to Iowa; What is up with Aaron Rodgers?

Lon and Derek discuss frustrations of losing to Iowa and how tight the game was officiated down the stretch. The guys react to Aaron Rodgers' latest comments about his future.

2/6/23 Hour 2: Sorting out a crowded Big Ten; Underwood on what went wrong against Hawkeyes

Derek and Kyle break down the extremely tight Big Ten standings and who can emerge from a loaded group. Hear from Brad Underwood following Saturday's loss in Iowa City.

2/6/23 Hour 1: Illinois falls just short in Iowa City; What should we take away from the loss?

Derek and Kyle recap Illinois' 81-79 loss to Iowa and break down their biggest takeaways from the game, including why some performances were encouraging and some were concerning.

2/3/23 Hour 2: Underwood previews the Hawkeyes; Former Illini showing out at the Senior Bowl

Lon and Kyle react to the Orange Krush's latest statement about the ticket controversy. Later, the guys talk about some former Illini at the Senior Bowl and preview some weekend Big Ten games. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews Iowa.

2/3/23 Hour 1: Luke Goode available against Iowa; Piper on magnitude of game and what to expect

Lon and Kyle react to the news that Luke Goode is available to play against Iowa and discuss what it means for the team. Derek Piper joins the show from the road to break down the matchup.

2/2/23 Hour 2: Big Ten Bracketology- Where does the rest of the conference sit?; Jonah Wilson talks Missouri Valley

Lon and Derek break down where some other Big Ten teams sit in the latest bracketology and how far they think each can go. Jonah Wilson joins the show to discuss the Missouri Valley Conference.

2/2/23 Hour 1: Orange Krush-Iowa feud; Early Illinois-Iowa thoughts

Lon and Derek discuss the controversy surrounding the Orange Krush and the Iowa athletic department. Piper gives his thoughts on the matchup with the Hawkeyes.

2/1/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode on freshmen teammates and return to play process; Illinois faces tough stretch ahead

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to update his recovery process, recap his team's win, and look ahead. Derek and Kyle take a look at the Illini's tough upcoming schedule. The guys react to the news that Tom Brady is retiring.

2/1/23 Hour 1: Illinois overcomes poor shooting to beat Nebraska; How concerned are you about offensive struggles?

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' 72-56 win over Nebraska and the impact the freshmen made on the game. Later, the guys discuss how concerned they are with the Illini's offensive struggles, particularly from the 3-point line.

1/31/23 Hour 2: Illinois’ all-time record against each Big Ten team; Calamity McEntire (Illinois WBB Associate Head Coach) on breakthrough women’s season

Lon and Kyle look through the all-time series between Illinois and other teams throughout the Big Ten. Illinois women's basketball Associate Head Coach Calamity McEntire joins the show to discuss her team's success and the support the women's team has gained. 

1/31/23 Hour 1: Piper’s thoughts on Nebraska; How are former Illini faring in the pros?

Derek Piper joins the show from State Farm Center to preview the game against Nebraska and some things to look for going forward for the Illini. Lon and Kyle discuss Sean Payton landing with the Broncos and update how some former Illini are playing in their respective professional leagues.

1/30/23 Hour 2: Is Wisconsin officially dead?; NFL Championship Weekend thoughts

Lon and Derek continue discussing Illinois' victory at Wisconsin and talk about what's wrong with Wisconsin. The guys give some thoughts about the NFL conference championship game results.