The Drive on ESPN 93.5

10/31/22 J LEMAN HOUR: Illini handles the Huskers & cracks top 15 of AP poll; Chances of getting College Gameday

J Leman joins the guys to discuss Illinois' win at Nebraska, cracking the top 15 of the AP poll and chances of getting College Gameday to Champaign for Illinois-Purdue.

10/28/22 Hour 2: What to expect from Illinois basketball exhibition; Lunney and Bielema on Nebraska

Lon and Derek discuss what to expect as Illinois basketball tips off in an exhibition game against Quincy. Barry Lunney Jr. and Bret Bielema talk about going to Lincoln and facing Nebraska.

10/28/22 Hour 1: Breaking down Illinois-Nebraska; Looking at IHSA Playoffs

Lon and Derek take a look at the Illinois-Nebraska matchups and break down what to expect from the Illini. The guys take a quick look at some of the local high school playoff games.

10/27/22 Hour 2: Mike Claiborne on Waino and Bob Gibson stories; NFL Week 8 whip around

Mike Claiborne joins the show to talk Adam Wainwright and share some amazing Bob Gibson stories. Later, the guys preview the slate of Week 8 NFL games.

10/27/22 Hour 1: Brad Underwood on exhibition; Illinois-Kansas series in the future?; Bielema on Nebraska

Brad Underwood discusses Illinois' exhibition game vs Quincy and a potential series with Bill Self and Kansas in the future. Bret Bielema previews Illinois football's matchup with Nebraska. 

10/26/22 Hour 2: Brian Christopherson (Husker247) on Illinois-Nebraska; Lunney & Walters audio

Brian Christopherson of Husker247 joins the guys to give his thoughts on Illinois-Nebraska, as well as the coaching search in Lincoln. Later, hear from the Illini football coordinators.

10/26/22 Hour 1: Luke Goode’s recovery process; Waino returning for another season

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing Adam Wainwright's return and the coaching staff shakeup. Later, Matthew Gordon from the Mettler Center joins the guys to talk about Luke Goode's broken foot and what the recovery process will look like.

10/25/22 Hour 2: Andy Olson (WCIA) previews high school football playoffs; Recapping NFL Week 7

Andy Olson from WCIA joins the show to preview many of the local high school football teams ahead of the upcoming playoffs. Later, the guys recap the action from NFL Week 7.

10/25/22 Hour 1: Bears dominate Patriots!; Chris Widlic (CBS Indianapolis) talks Hoosiers and Boilers

Lon and Derek discuss the Bears' big victory over the Patriots on Monday Night Football and Ayo Dosunmu's 22-point performance against the Celtics. Chris Widlic from CBS Indianapolis joins the guys to talk about Indiana, Purdue, and the Colts.

10/24/22 Hour 2: Piper’s thoughts on Illinois-Kansas scrimmage & Luke Goode’s injury

Derek fills us in on what he heard about the Illinois-Kansas closed scrimmage on Saturday. The guys also discuss Luke Goode's broken foot and what that means for the squad.

10/24/22 J LEMAN HOUR: Illinois-Nebraska preview, Purdue loses at Wisconsin, Devon Witherspoon’s draft stock

J Leman joins the guys to break down Illinois' matchup at Nebraska on Saturday. The guys also discuss Purdue's loss to Wisconsin, other results in the conference and Devon Witherspoon's NFL Draft stock.

10/21/22 Hour 2: Cody Westerlund (670 The Score) talks Bulls & Ayo; Will Wisconsin help Illinois’ Big Ten West title path?

Cody Westerlund joins the guys to discuss the Bulls' opening night win and Ayo Dosunmu's role this year. Later, the guys look at the key games in the Big Ten West this weekend.

10/21/22 Hour 1: Brit Miller (former Illini LB) on Illinois football’s winning streak & No. 1 scoring defense

Former Illini linebacker Brit Miller joins the guys to give his take on Illini football, their defense & Chase Brown being in the Heisman conversation.

10/20/22 Hour 2: Former coach Terry Allen shares some Kurt Warner stories; James Haring gives coaching insight

Terry Allen joins the show to share some Kurt Warner stories from his college coaching career and discuss Bret Bielema. Later, James Haring (@JHaring40) joins the guys to give some coaching insight from his position at Radford and time at Illinois.

10/20/22 Hour 1: Ayo helps Bulls to opening night win; NFL Week 7 whip around

Lon and Derek recap Ayo Dosunmu's impressive performance in the Bulls' victory over the Heat. The guys whip around the Week 7 slate of NFL action.

10/19/22 Hour 2: Bielema on bye week and recruiting; Jason Patt (BlogABull.com) talks Bulls’ season and Year 2 for Ayo

Bret Bielema discusses the Illini's bye week and recruiting efforts. Jason Patt from BlogABull.com joins the show to talk about the Bulls' season opener and what he expects from Ayo Dosunmu in his second year.

10/19/22 Hour 1: MLB update; Dain Dainja on his role; Jonah Wilson joins to talk MVC hoops

Hear from Dain Dainja as he discusses his offseason and role on this year's Illinois team. Jonah Wilson joins the show to talk about the Missouri Valley Conference and its preseason basketball poll.

10/18/22 Hour 2: Recapping NFL Week 6

The guys recap the weekend of NFL action. 

10/18/22 Hour 1: Adam Rittenberg (ESPN) on Illinois’ breakthrough and Big Ten outlook; Road to Indy for Purdue and Illinois

ESPN's Adam Rittenberg joins the show to talk about Bret Bielema, Ryan Walters, and Illinois becoming nationally relevant. The guys discuss Purdue's upcoming schedule and what it'll take for Illinois to win the West.

10/17/22 Hour 2: How crucial Tommy DeVito has been to Illinois’ success; Sydney Brown on brother’s Heisman’s chances

Lon and Derek talk about Tommy DeVito's improvement and how much he's meant to this winning streak. Later, the guys hear from Sydney Brown on Chase's chances at the Heisman.