The Drive on ESPN 93.5

2/20/23 Hour 1: Illinois falls short against Indiana despite strong effort; What went wrong late?

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' tough loss to Indiana despite being without Terrance Shannon Jr. The guys discuss what went wrong on the last few possessions and what it says about the team moving forward. 

2/17/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode on first points of the season & playing home state Hoosiers; Underwood talks Indiana

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss seeing a 3 go down against Penn State and what it means to him to face his home state Indiana Hoosiers. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews Indiana.

2/17/23 Hour 1: Frustrations about Illinois’ Sweet 16 drought; Piper’s thoughts on Illinois-IU rematch

Lon and Kyle discuss how frustrating it is that Illinois hasn't reached the Sweet 16 since 2005 and whether or not this year's team is capable of doing it. Derek Piper joins the show from the road to share his thoughts on what the Illini need to do to knock off the Hoosiers.

2/16/23 Hour 2: Jeff Jones (Belleville News-Democrat) talks Cardinals from Spring Training; Brewers/Burnes relationship soured?

Jeff Jones from the Belleville News-Democrat joins the show to give updates from Cardinals spring training and preview the season. The guys hit on some other baseball topics including Corbin Burnes's frustrations with the Brewers.

2/16/23 Hour 1: Is Northwestern for real?; Projecting Big Ten Tournament seeds

Lon and Derek discuss Northwestern's second straight ranked win and if they should be taken more seriously. The guys predict the rest of the Big Ten season and see where teams could be seeded in the Big Ten Tournament.

2/15/23 Hour 2: Ryan Lieber talks Contreras, Cubs offseason & expectations for 2023

Ryan Lieber joins the show to discuss the Cubs' offseason, what to expect from the team in 2023, and what losing Willson Contreras will mean. Hear Brad Underwood talk about his team's loss to Penn State.

2/15/23 Hour 1: Jalen Pickett goes nuclear to down Illinois; Piper gives thoughts on defensive struggles

Lon and Kyle break down Illinois' 93-81 loss to Penn State and Jalen Pickett's 41 point performance. Derek Piper joins the guys to discuss the Illini's defensive struggles and outlook going forward.

2/14/23 Hour 2: Can anybody catch Purdue in the Big Ten race?; Underwood, Rodgers on Penn State

Lon and Kyle break down Purdue's remaining schedule and the path for Illinois to potentially earn a share of the conference title. Hear from Brad Underwood and Ty Rodgers as they preview the game against Penn State.

2/14/23 Hour 1: Illinois looks for revenge against Penn State; Piper previews the matchup

Lon and Kyle break down a big road game for Illinois at Penn State and the need to avenge a brutal loss back in December. Later, Derek Piper joins the guys live from State College to preview the matchup and how Illinois is better equipped to handle the Nittany Lions.

2/13/23 Hour 2: Illinois’ defense leads the way against Rutgers; Daniel Gallen (Lions247) shares Illinois-Penn State thoughts

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' win against Rutgers over the weekend and their great defensive effort in the second half. Later, Daniel Gallen from the 247 Sports Lions247 site joins the show to break down Penn State and share his thoughts on the rematch between the Illini and Nittany Lions.

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.