The Drive on ESPN 93.5

12/5/22 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois is headed to Tampa!

J Leman and Lon discuss Illinois playing in the Reliaquest Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida and what the next month will look like for Illinois football.

12/2/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper live from College Park; Brad Underwood previews the Terps

Derek Piper joins the show live from College Park, Maryland to give his insight on Illinois-Maryland. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews the Terrapins and what he's liked so far from his team.

12/2/22 Hour 1: Getting ready for Big Ten opener against Maryland; Illinois football bowl scenarios

Lon and Kyle preview Illinois' Top 25 matchup with Maryland in College Park. Later, the guys take a look at the probable bowl scenarios for Illinois football. 

12/1/22 Hour 2: Piper breaks down Maryland & Texas; Thoughts on ACC/B1G Challenge; Matthew Mayer audio

Lon and Derek discuss their takeaways from Wednesday's ACC/B1G Challenge results. Later, Derek gives his breakdown on what challenges Maryland and Texas present. Also, hear from Matthew Mayer.

12/1/22 Hour 1: Jeff Ermann (InsideMDSports) previews Illinois-Maryland

Lon and Derek are joined by Jeff Ermann from InsideMDSports to get the latest on Maryland basketball and preview tomorrow's game in College Park.

11/30/22 Hour 2: Chase Brown snubbed from All-Big Ten First Team; NFL Week 13 whip around

Lon and Derek discuss Chase Brown being left off the All-Big Ten First Team. Derek recaps what changed for the Illini against Syracuse in the second half. The guys preview the Week 13 slate of NFL games.

11/30/22 Hour 1: Luke Goode on Hawkins’ triple double, preparing for Big Ten play & foot recovery

Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly segment to discuss the Illini's big night against Syracuse. Later, the guys break down the victory and how effective Coleman Hawkins was.

11/29/22 Hour 2: Previewing Big Ten/ACC Challenge; Schedule stiffens up for Illinois

The guys look through some of the other Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchups and Illinois' tough upcoming schedule. Hear from Brad Underwood as he previews Syracuse.

11/29/22 Hour 1: Several Illini receive All-Big Ten honors; How does Illinois match up with Syracuse?

Lon and Derek break down the Illini defenders who received All-Big Ten honors. The guys break down Illinois' Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup with Syracuse. 

11/28/22 Hour 2: ACC/B1G Challenge coming to an end; Early thoughts on Syracuse

Lon and Derek talk about the news that this will be the last ACC/B1G Challenge. The guys also take a look at Syracuse going into tomorrow's matchup.

11/28/22 J LEMAN HOUR: Big picture thoughts on Illinois football’s 8-4 season & bowl projections

J Leman and Lon discuss Illinois' 8-4 finish to the regular season and the current bowl game outlook.

11/23/22 Hour 2: Luke Goode on Vegas, two-a-days & Thanksgiving with the team

Illini guard Luke Goode joins the guys for his weekly segment. Later, hear from Bret Bielema. The guys also give their picks for Illinois-Northwestern.

11/23/22 Hour 1: Big Ten hoops Feast Week results; Who are you buying in the B1G?

Lon and Derek discuss the other results around Big Ten basketball this week. They hit on which teams they're buying and who has surprised them. Later, hear from Illini head coach Brad Underwood.

11/22/22 Hour 2: Evaluating Illini basketball’s freshmen; World Cup chatter

Lon and Derek continue their Next Question segment on Illini basketball and hit on the freshmen. Later, the guys talk some World Cup.

11/22/22 Hour 1: Illini basketball Next Question

Lon and Derek hit a number of different angles involving Illini basketball in Next Question.

11/21/22 Hour 2: Piper’s thoughts on the Main Event in Vegas

Derek and Lon catch up on Illinois basketball's showing at Continental Tire Main Event in Las Vegas over the weekend.

11/21/22 J LEMAN HOUR: Ranting on the refs & more reaction from Illinois’ close loss at Michigan

J Leman goes off on the officiating once again impacting an Illini loss. He and Lon give their other thoughts on Illinois' heartbreaker at Michigan on Saturday.

11/16/22 Hour 2: What do you expect from Illini sports this weekend?; Any chance for Illinois football in Ann Arbor?

Lon and Derek break down what to expect from a big Illini sports weekend and give their predictions. The guys break down Illinois football heading to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan.

11/16/22 Hour 1: Big test awaits for Illinois basketball in Main Event; Previewing the field in Vegas

Lon and Derek discuss a big weekend for Illinois basketball as they head to Las Vegas, including who needs to step up and what challenges they're going to face. The guys preview the loaded field of UCLA, Baylor, and Virginia.

11/15/22 Hour 2: Luke Goode on teammates’ growth and big trip to Vegas; Recapping NFL Week 10

Luke Goode joins the show to discuss his teammates' hot start to the year and what lies ahead in Las Vegas for the Illini. The guys recap the games from NFL Week 10.