The Drive on ESPN 93.5

10/17/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour recapping Illinois-Minnesota & big picture thoughts on the season

J Leman joins the guys to discuss Illinois' win over Minnesota and what he thinks about their road ahead.

10/13/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 6 whip around; Bielema on injuries and Minnesota prep

The guys break down the slate of NFL action in Week 6. Bret Bielema discusses his team heading into their game against Minnesota.

10/13/22 Hour 1: Ryan Burns (GopherIllustrated) on importance of Saturday’s game; Who to root for in MLB playoffs

Ryan Burns from 247 Sports' GopherIllustrated site discusses Minnesota and how important this game is in the Big Ten West. The guys talk about the MLB postseason and who to root for after the Cardinals were eliminated.

10/12/22 Hour 2: Illinois picked 2nd in basketball media poll; How confident are you in Art Sitkowski?

Lon and Derek discuss The Athletic's Big Ten Media poll and All-Big Ten teams. The guys weigh their confidence level in Illinois beating Minnesota if Art Sitkowski starts. 

10/12/22 Hour 1: Who should Illinois schedule a non-conference series with?; Piper 1-on-1 with Illini assistant Tim Anderson

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois basketball and who some future non-conference opponents could be. Later, hear Derek Piper's one-on-one interview with Illinois basketball assistant coach Tim Anderson.

10/11/22 Hour 2: Mike Carpenter (The 200 Level) on Illinois’ success; Derek Piper checks in after Media Day

Mike Carpenter joins the show to talk about Illinois' success and the excitement building around the football program. Later, Derek Piper checks in after returning from Big Ten Basketball Media Day in Minneapolis.

10/11/22 Hour 1: Illinois quickly turns the page to Minnesota; Brad Underwood from Big Ten Media Day

Lon and Kyle discuss how important Illinois' upcoming games are in their pursuit of a Big Ten West title. Later, Brad Underwood discusses his team at Big Ten Media Day.

10/10/22 Lon Tay and J Leman Talk Illini, then Coach Bielema Press Conference (Hour 2)

10/10/22 Lon Tay and J Leman Talk About Illinois Win over Iowa (Hour 1)

10/07/22 FULL SHOW: Cardinals collapse in the 9th; Final Illinois-Iowa thoughts

Lon and Derek react to the Cardinals' 9th inning implosion against the Phillies in Game 1 of the Wild Card. The guys give their final thoughts and predictions on the Illinois-Iowa game.

10/06/22 Hour 2: Sean Bock (HawkeyeInsider) talks Hawkeyes; NFL Week 5 whip around

Sean Bock from 247 Sports' HawkeyeInsider site joins the show to discuss how Iowa matches up against the Illini and their early season offensive struggles. Later, the guys whip through NFL Week 5 action. 

10/06/22 Hour 1: Cardinals set Wild Card rotation; Walters, Lunney, Ferentz on Illinois-Iowa

Lon and Derek discuss how the Cardinals line up heading into their Wild Card series against the Phillies. Later, Ryan Walters, Barry Lunney, and Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz discuss Saturday night's Illinois-Iowa game.

10/04/22 FULL SHOW: Jeremy Werner (Illini Inquirer) on Illini football; Ticket prices an issue for Saturday?

Lon and Derek begin the show discussing the uproar about ticket prices for Saturday's game against Iowa. Later, Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer joins the guys to talk Illini football and break down the matchup against the Hawkeyes.

10/03/22 J Leman Hour: Illinois blasts Wisconsin!; Bielema’s squad the B1G West favorite?

Lon, Derek and J break down Illinois football's dominant win at Wisconsin on Saturday and a huge game against Iowa coming up this weekend.

09/30/22 Hour 2: Zach Hanley (CBS Madison) talks Badgers; Bielema on game prep

Zach Hanley from CBS Channel 3 in Madison joins the show to talk about Wisconsin and how they matchup with the Illini. Later, Bret Bielema discusses his team and preparation for Saturday's game.

09/30/22 Hour 1: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn commits to Illinois; Joey Wagner (Illini Inquirer) previews Wisconsin

Lon and Derek discuss 4-star guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn committing to Illinois. Joey Wagner joins the show to preview Illinois football's matchup against Wisconsin.

09/29/22 Hour 2: Breaking down Illinois-Wisconsin; NFL Week 4 whip around

Lon and Derek dive further into the Illinois-Wisconsin game. Later, the guys preview the Week 4 NFL slate.

09/29/22 Hour 1: Which Wild Card matchup is most favorable for the Cardinals?; Jeff Jones (Belleville News-Democrat) on Cardinals playoff outlook

Lon and Derek discuss who they would most want the Cardinals to play in a Wild Card series. Later, Jeff Jones from the Belleville News-Democrat joins the show to talk how the Cardinals will line up heading into the postseason.

09/28/22 Hour 2: Lon’s X-factor for Illinois-Wisconsin; Last time Illinois won at Madison

Lon gives his X-factor for Saturday's game at Wisconsin. Later, Derek shares some interesting Illinois-Wisconsin series stats and the last time the Illini won in Madison.

09/28/22 Hour 1: Cardinals clinch the NL Central; Player postgame reaction

Lon and Derek discuss the St. Louis Cardinals winning the NL Central and what it took to get it done.