The Drive on ESPN 93.5

1/24/23 Hour 1: Piper previews Ohio State and game’s importance; Austin Burklund stops by the studio!

Lon and Derek break down the matchup between Illinois and Ohio State and the importance of this game for Illinois. Former SJ Broadcasting producer Austin Burklund stops by to catch up and chat some Eagles and Cubs.

1/23/23 Hour 2: Cowboys fall short again; How have the 49ers done it?; Underwood previews Buckeyes

Lon and Derek discuss the Cowboys' loss and how the 49ers have built a winner the last few seasons. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews Illinois' matchup with Ohio State.

1/23/23 Hour 1: What should we make of this Illini team?; NFL Divisional Round recap

Lon and Derek discuss what to make of this Illinois basketball team and how they should be viewed heading into March. Later, the guys recap the NFL Divisional Round games from the weekend. 

1/20/23 Hour 2: Is there a problem with the Big Ten schedule?; Luke Goode on moving on from loss & looming return to play

Derek and Kyle discuss whether or not the Big Ten schedule is an issue for Illinois and if it's a cause of their tired play against Indiana. Later, Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment and updates his recovery process and shares his thoughts about the loss.

1/20/23 Hour 1: Indiana dominates Illinois; What went wrong for the Illini?

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' loss to Indiana and Trayce Jackson-Davis's dominant night. The guys discuss the Illini's lack of adjustments and what changed from their 4-game winning streak.

1/19/23 Hour 2: Jeff Rabjohns (Peegs.com) on Illinois-Indiana rivalry and Hoosiers’ struggles; Underwood previews Indiana

Jeff Rabjohns (@JeffRabjohns) from 247 Sports' Indiana site Peegs.com joins the show to talk about the Hoosiers and some keys to the matchup. Hear from Brad Underwood as he talks about his team's winning streak and previews the Hoosiers.

1/19/23 Hour 1: Keith Randolph on returning to Illinois; What to watch for in Illinois-Indiana matchup

Illinois defensive lineman Keith Randolph joins the show to discuss his decision to return to Illinois and his goals for next season. Later, Derek and Kyle preview the matchup between Illinois and Indiana and some things to watch.

1/18/23 Hour 2: Big Ten Stock Exchange (Part 2)- Who are you buying?

Derek and Kyle do a Big Ten stock exchange and discuss which teams they're buying and selling at this point in the season.

1/18/23 Hour 1: Illini women set to host #6 Hoosiers; Big Ten Stock Exchange (Part 1)- Who are you buying?

Derek and Kyle preview a huge game for the Illinois women's basketball team against Indiana. Later, the guys do a Big Ten stock exchange and discuss which teams they're buying and selling at this point in the season.

1/17/23 Hour 2: COVID cancelation in the Big Ten; Will Brady and Rodgers be back next year?

Derek and Kyle discuss a Big Ten game being postponed due to COVID and talk about some upcoming Big Ten basketball games. Later, the guys recap the Cowboys-Bucs game and talk about whether or not Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers will return next season.

1/17/23 Hour 1: Illinois takes care of the Gophers; Freshmen making a big impact

Derek and Kyle break down Illinois' 78-60 victory over Minnesota and what it says about their continued ascent. The guys talk about the Illini freshman and the impact they've made recently.

1/16/23 Hour 2: Early look at Bracketology; Recapping NFL Wild Card Weekend

The guys take an early look at where Illinois falls in Bracketology and the opportunities ahead to improve their resume. Later, the guys recap a big weekend of NFL Wild Card games.

1/16/23 Hour 1: Illinois beats Michigan State; The Law Firm is back

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' win over Michigan State on Friday night and what it means for them. Later, the guys react to the news that Johnny Newton and Keith Randolph will return to Illinois for another season.

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1/12/23 Hour 2: Piper’s thoughts on Niccolo Moretti; Underwood previews Illinois-MSU

Lon and Derek discuss new Illini basketball commit Niccolo Moretti and what he'll bring to the program. Later, Brad Underwood looks ahead to Illinois-MSU on Friday night.

1-9-23 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) on Malik Elzy commitment & other offseason storylines for IL FB; Aaron Lemming (Bear Report) on No. 1 pick

Lon and Derek are joined by Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer to discuss Malik Elzy's commitment and other offseason storylines for Illinois football. Later, Aaron Lemming of the Bear Report discusses Chicago getting the No. 1 pick in the draft.

1/6/23 Hour 2: Luke Goode joins the show!; Skyy Clark taking personal leave from Illini basketball

Lon and Derek are joined by Luke Goode to talk about his recovery and what's up with Illinois basketball. Later, the guys discuss the news that Skyy Clark has taken a personal leave from the team.

1/5/23 Hour 2: How much criticism does Underwood deserve? Is Illinois last year’s Michigan now?

Lon and Derek discuss how much blame Brad Underwood deserves for Illinois' continuous slide against high-major competition. Later, the guys talk about whether the Illini are resembling last year's Michigan squad.

1/4/23 Hour 2: Illini TE Griffin Moore talks ReliaQuest Bowl; Underwood audio

Lon and guest co-host Jason Thompson are joined by Illini tight end Griffin Moore to talk about the ReliaQuest Bowl. Later, hear from Brad Underwood going into the Northwestern game.