The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

09/27/22 Hour 2: Recapping NFL Week 3

The guys recap all the action from Week 3 of the NFL season. Later, Lon and Derek take a caller discussing keys to the Illinois-Wisconsin game.

09/27/22 Hour 1: Lon and Derek’s drive-thru rant; Taking a look at Wisconsin

Lon and Derek discuss a variety of topics including ketchup, drive-thru etiquette, and Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst. Later, the guys begin to break down the Illinois-Wisconsin matchup.

09/26/22 Hour 2: Bears win another disgusting football game; Underwood on first day of fall practice

Derek is more angry than happy after the Bears beat the Texans on Sunday. The guys also talk about Albert Pujols hitting No. 700. Later, hear Brad Underwood discuss the start of fall practice for Illini basketball.

09/26/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour previewing Illinois-Wisconsin & a huge three-game stretch for Bielema

J Leman joins the guys to discuss Illinois' upcoming test at Wisconsin on Saturday and what this three-game stretch means for Bret Bielema.

09/21/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 3 whip around; Illinois-Chattanooga picks

The guys take a look at the Week 3 slate of NFL action and break down the matchups. Lon and Derek finish by giving their picks for the Illinois-Chattanooga game on Thursday night.

09/21/22 Hour 1: Breaking down Illinois-Chattanooga; Aaron Judge’s historic season

Lon and Derek break down Illinois' Thursday night matchup against Chattanooga including some challenges the Mocs could present to the Illini. Later, the guys discuss Aaron Judge's historic season and his chase for the American League home run record.

09/20/22 Hour 2: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn update and NIL’s effect on Purdue; Bret Bielema on Chattanooga

Derek provides an update on Illinois' pursuit of Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn and the guys discuss NIL's negative effects on Purdue. Later, Bret Bielema gives injury updates and previews his team's upcoming game against Chattanooga.

09/20/22 Hour 1: Jeff George (Former Illinois QB) on Illini career and Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame induction; Looking back at Illinois football in the 80s

Jeff George joins the show to reminisce about his Illinois career, discuss his induction into the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame, and talk about the future of the program. The guys later reflect on some of the great Illini football teams back in the 1980s.

09/19/22 Hour 2: Are you worried about Justin Fields?; NFL Week 2 takeaways

Lon and Derek discuss the Bears-Packers game and what it said about Justin Fields. Later, the guys go through the whole NFL Week 2 slate and give their takes on the results.

09/19/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour on Illini bye week, Big Ten takeaways & best guy he played against at Illinois

J Leman joins the guys to talk about Illinois football's bye week and Big Ten takeaways thus far. He also reminisces about his playing days and the best player he went up against. 

09/16/22 Hour 2: Lon rants on Amazon Prime; Bret Bielema Audio

Lon and Derek laugh about the first Amazon Prime broadcast of Thursday Night Football. Later, Bret Bielema discusses bye week practice and previews Chattanooga. The guys finish by discussing Arch Manning's expensive recruiting visit at Texas.

09/16/22 Hour 1: Kyle Jackson (Centennial Football Coach); Do the Bears have a chance against the Packers?

Centennial Head Football Coach Kyle Jackson joins the guys to discuss the Centennial-Central game and Derek Piper's high school football career. Later, the guys discuss the Bears-Packers matchup on Sunday Night Football.

09/15/22 Hour 2: Kevin Wheeler (KMOX) on Waino-Yadi, Pujols & Cardinals’ stretch run; Piper’s NFL Week 2 bets

Lon and Derek are joined by Kevin Wheeler of KMOX to talk St. Louis Cardinals. Later, Derek gives out his NFL Week 2 bets.

09/15/22 Hour 1: Waino & Yadi make history; Derrick Burson (Illini MBB) on student tickets sell-out & Ubben renovations

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's record-breaking start last night. Later, the guys are joined by Illini men's basketball SID Derrick Burson to talk about student tickets selling out and Ubben renovations.

09/15/22 Hour 1: Waino & Yadi make history; Derrick Burson (Illini MBB) on student tickets sell-out & Ubben renovations

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina's historic start last night. Later, the guys are joined by Illini men's basketball SID Derrick Burson to talk about student tickets sales and Ubben renovations.

09/14/22 Hour 2: NFL Week 2 lookahead (Pt. 2); Bielema Bye Week audio

Lon and Derek continue looking ahead to Week 2 of the NFL. Later, Bret Bielema discusses injury updates and the upcoming bye week.

09/14/22 Hour 1: Waino/Yadi set to make history; NFL Week 2 lookahead (Pt. 1)

Lon and Derek talk about Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina as they get set to break the all-time record for starts on Wednesday. Later, the guys take a look at the NFL Week 2 slate.

09/12/22 Hour 2: Takeaways from NFL Week 1; Bielema on Virginia win

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Bears win and other NFL Week 1 results. Later, the guys talk more about Illinois football's win and hear from Bret Bielema.