The Drive on ESPN 93.5

12/08/21 Hour 1: Early thoughts on Illinois-Arizona; How does Ayo compare to other NBA rookies?

Lon and Derek take an early look at Illinois-Arizona and what a win would mean for the Illini. Later, the guys talk more about Ayo Dosunmu and how the start to his rookie year compares to others around the NBA.

12/07/21 Hour 2: Ayo Dosunmu impresses in first NBA start; Trevor hops on to talk Illini hoops

Lon and Derek talk about Ayo Dosunmu's performance in his first NBA start on Monday. Later, Trevor joins Derek to talk more Illini basketball.

12/07/21 Hour 1: Illini get a ‘road kill‘ in Iowa City!; Underwood postgame audio

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' 87-83 win at Iowa on Monday and what it means to start 2-0 in B1G play. Later, hear from Illini head coach Brad Underwood from the postgame press conference.

12/02/21 Hour 2: Doug Kramer joins the show!; Final takeaways from ACC/B1G Challenge

Lon and Derek are joined by All-Big Ten center Doug Kramer to discuss his Illini career. Later, the guys give their thoughts on the ACC/B1G Challenge results from Wednesday night.

12/02/21 Hour 1: Aaron Breitman (On The Banks) Previews Rutgers; Vederian Lowe Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek chat with Aaron Breitman to preview tomorrow night's Illinois-Rutgers matchup from the Scarlet Knights' perspective, and are then honored to be joined by Illini OL Vederian Lowe, who recaps his season and what Coach Bielema has meant to him.

12/01/21 Hour 2: Mike LaTulip talks Illini basketball; How scary is Purdue?

Lon and Derek are joined by Mike LaTulip to discuss Illinois' recent win over Notre Dame and where the team is at heading into Big Ten play. Later, the guys talk about Purdue's scary-good start and other ACC/B1G Challenge takeaways.

12/01/21 Hour 1: All-B1G running back Chase Brown joins the show!; Can the Cardinals sign Trevor Story?

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini running back and All-B1G selection Chase Brown to discuss his 1,000-yard season. Later, the guys take a look at MLB free agency and talk about whether the Cardinals can land Trevor Story.

11/30/21 Hour 2: Kerby Joseph & other Illini selected All-B1G; Tuesday‘s ACC/B1G Challenge slate

Lon and Derek discuss the All-Big Ten selections for Illinois football. Later, the guys talk Andre Curbelo and take a look at Tuesday's ACC/B1G Challenge slate.

11/30/21 Hour 1: Trent Frazier returns in gutsy win vs. Notre Dame; Underwood audio

Lon and Derek discuss Illinois' 82-72 win over Notre Dame in the ACC/B1G Challenge. Later, the guys hear what Brad Underwood had to say after the game.

11/29/21 Hour 1: How worried should we be about Illini basketball?

Lon and Derek discuss a concerning start for Illini basketball, along with their injuries. The guys also break down the matchup against Notre Dame.

11-29-21 Hour 1: J LEMAN HOUR! Reacting to Illinois football‘s blowout win vs. Northwestern

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman to break down Illinois' blowout win vs. Northwestern on Senior Day and their overall thoughts on the season.

11/23/21 Hour 2: Matt Nagy To Be Fired?; NFL Whip-Around; Ryan Walters/Tony Petersen Audio

Lon and Trevor discuss the reports that Matt Nagy might be fired after this week's game against the Lions, and recap another crazy NFL weekend, before hearing from Ryan Walters and Tony Petersen.

11/23/21 Hour 1: Breaking Down Illinois‘ 71-51 Loss to Cincinnati; Is It Time to Panic?

Lon and Trevor discuss Illinois' concerning blowout loss to Cincinnati last night, and where they go from here, including tonight's matchup against Bruce Weber and Kansas State.

11/22/21 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Cincinnati, Brad Underwood/Bret Bielema Audio

Lon and Trevor preview tonight's Illinois vs. Cincinnati matchup in Kansas City, and then hear audio from both Brad Underwood and Bret Bielema to close out the show.

11/22/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Recapping a 33-23 Loss to Iowa; Previewing Northwestern

Lon and Trevor welcome in J Leman for his weekly hour, breaking down Illinois' loss in Iowa City, where they go from here, and how the 2022 schedule shapes up.

11/19/21 Hour 2: Joe Henricksen (City/Suburban Hoops Report); Hans Dee‘s ‘Who Ya Got?‘

The guys are joined by Joe Henricksen (@joehoopsreport) to talk all about Illinois basketball, recruiting, and high school basketball. Later, the guys are joined by Hans Dee for 'Who Ya Got?' where they give their predictions on this weekend's matchups.

11/19/21 Hour 1: Sean Bock (HawkeyesInsider.com); Hall of Fame Classic preview

The guys are joined by 247Sports reporter Sean Bock (@SBock247) to talk about the Iowa football team prior to the Illini vs Iowa game tomorrow. Later, the guys preview the Hall of Fame Classic basketball tournament where Illinois will play Cincinnati on Monday, and Arkansas will play Kansas State.

11/18/21 Hour 2: Big Ten Basketball Early Struggles; Trev‘s Ticket

The guys talk about the current state of Big Ten basketball and the success of Underwood's recruiting. Later on the guys give their locks for the weekend in Trev's Ticket. 

11/18/21 Hour 1: Illinois vs Iowa Thoughts; Bielema Press Conference

The guys discuss what they expect to see this Saturday when Illinois takes on Iowa and we hear audio from the Bielema press conference today. 

11/17/21 Hour 2: Paul Biancardi (ESPN recruiting director) on Ty Rodgers & Illinois‘ 2022 class; Underwood on Rodgers signing

Lon and Derek hear from Brad Underwood's media Zoom to get his thoughts on Ty Rodgers. Later, the guys are joined by ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi to discuss Rodgers and Illinois' 2022 recruiting class.