The Drive on ESPN 93.5

09/12/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour discussing Illini football’s big win over Virginia & chances of contending for B1G West title

The guys break down Illinois football's big win over Virginia on Saturday and how much J likes their chances of contending in the Big Ten West.

09/08/22 FULL SHOW: Jacquie Franciulli (Wahoos247) on Virginia; Illini basketball’s B1G schedule; Best bets for NFL Week 1

Lon and Derek begin the show talking to Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 to get insight on Virginia football heading into this weekend's matchup against Illinois. The guys also talk about Illini basketball's Big Ten schedule and their best bets for NFL Week 1.

09/07/22 Hour 2: Aaron Lemming (Bear Report) on Justin Fields’ progress & Week 1 thoughts; NFC division winners

Lon and Derek are joined by Aaron Lemming from the Bear Report to discuss Justin Fields and thoughts on the Bears going into Week 1. Later, the guys give their division picks for the NFC.

09/07/22 Hour 1: Can Illini contain Brennan Armstrong?; AFC division winners

Lon and Derek discuss the challenges that Virginia QB Brennan Armstrong will present to the Illini defense. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the division winners in the AFC.

09/06/22 Hour 2: Most frustrating part of IU loss; Pujols hits 695

Lon and Derek talk about the biggest frustration with Illinois' lost to Indiana on Friday. Later, the guys discuss Albert Pujols' 695th home run, which Lon saw live in St. Louis on Sunday.

09/06/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour on Indiana loss, Tommy Devito’s performance & looking ahead to Virginia

J Leman joins the guys to give his thoughts on the Illinois-Indiana game. 

09/02/22 Hour 2: How big is this game for Bret Bielema’s tenure? Biggest concerns for Illinois?

Lon and Derek begin the hour discussing how big the Indiana game is for the immediate trajectory of Bret Bielema's program. Later, the guys rank the biggest concerns for Illinois heading into Friday night.

09/02/22 Hour 1: Breaking down the matchups for Illinois-Indiana

Lon and Derek begin their preview of the Illinois-Indiana game by breaking down the matchups on both sides of the ball. Later, the guys hear from Barry Lunney Jr. and Tom Allen.

09/01/22 Hour 2: Best Week 1 college football games; Cardinals win another series

Lon and Derek give their thoughts on the Cardinals' extra innings win in Cincinnati to take another series. Later, the guys break down the best college football games coming up this weekend.

09/01/22 Hour 1: Matthew Weaver (Peegs.com) previews Indiana football; Tom Allen gives thoughts on Illinois

Lon and Derek are joined by Matthew Weaver of Peegs.com to fill them in on Indiana football and give his thoughts on Friday's matchup. Later, the guys hear audio from IU head coach Tom Allen.

08/31/22 FULL SHOW: Gut feel on Illinois-Indiana; Bielema & Lunney talk Hoosiers

Lon and Derek give their gut feeling on the Illinois-Indiana game just two days before kickoff. Later, Bret Bielema and Barry Lunney Jr. discuss the Hoosiers.

08/30/22 Hour 1: Next big target for Illini hoops after Amani Hansberry; Advantages of playing Week 0 for Illinois

Lon and Derek begin the show talking Illini football and the advantages that they should have from playing in Week 0. Later, the guys talk more about Amani Hansberry and where they'll go next in the 2023 class.

08/29/22 The J Leman Hour! Reaction to Wyoming opener & thoughts on Indiana

J Leman joins the guys to give his thoughts on Illini football's dominant win over Wyoming on Saturday. Then, they look ahead to the Indiana game this Friday.

08/24/22 Hour 2: Big Ten West Outlook; Barry Lunney Jr Audio

The guys break down the Big Ten West as we approach the season and we hear audio from Illini Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr as he prepares for Saturday. 

08/24/22 Hour 1: Cards Game Recap; Ryan Pedon (ISU Head Coach)

The guys react to the Cardinals game last night and then we are joined by Ryan Pedon, Head Basketball Coach at Illinois State. 

08/23/22 Full Show: Cards/Cubs Reaction and Outlook

The guys react to the cubs/cards game today and give their outlook on the upcoming schedule.

08/22/22 Hour 2: Whitman Audio; How is NIL Changing Illinois Athletics?

We hear audio from Josh Whitman discussing the new Big Ten TV deal and the guys discuss how NIL is changing Illinois/College athletics. 

08/22/22 Hour 1: Game Week Talk; Coach Bielema Audio

The guys start to dig into Wyoming and the Illini's first game. We hear audio from Coach Bielema's press availability today. 

08/19/22 Hour 2: Bret Beherns (WCIA); Illini Captains Audio

Bret Beherns of WCIA joins the show to give his outlook on the Illini Football season and then we hear audio from some of the Illini Football captains at training camp. 

08/19/22 Hour 1: Bears Preseason Win; Cubs and Cards Success

The guys breakdown the Bears preseason win and then discuss the recent success for the Cubs/Cards.