The Drive on ESPN 93.5

01/11/22 Hour 2: Previewing Illinois-Nebraska; Will the Illini Move to 5-0 in the Big Ten?

Lon and Trevor discuss tonight's Illinois vs. Nebraska matchup, and how confident they are that the Illini will move to 5-0 in conference play.

01/11/22 Hour 1: Georgia Wins the National Title; Anna Jefferson (Former Intern) from Athens

Lon and Trevor discuss Georgia's first title win in 40 years over Alabama, and welcome in former 93.5 intern Anna Jefferson, who currently attends UGA and has a boots-on-the-ground report on the party scene in Athens.

01/10/22 Hour 2: More NFL Playoffs Reaction/Matt Nagy Reaction; Previewing Alabama-Georgia

Lon and Trevor discuss the NFL playoff picture, and the insane ending to the Raiders-Chargers game Sunday night. Later, the guys preview tonight's national championship match between Alabama and Georgia.

01/10/22 Hour 1: Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace Fired; Aaron Leming (The Bear Report) Breaks It All Down

Lon and Trevor react to the news of the day: the Bears fire Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace, and are now looking for a new coach and GM. Aaron Leming from The Bear Report joins the guys to discuss candidates for both positions, and where the Bears go from here.

01/06/22 Hour 2: Derek Piper Live from State Farm Center Previewing Illinois-Maryland, Ayo Night

Derek joins Lon live from the State Farm Center to preview the Illinois-Maryland matchup and talk about how much Ayo Dosunmu meant to the Illinois program over his three years in Champaign.

01/06/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Maryland; It’s Ayo Night! Favorite Ayo Shots & Memories

Lon and Trevor preview Illinois vs. Maryland, while recalling some of their favorite Ayo Dosunmu moments before he gets his jersey retired at halftime.

01/05/22 Hour 2: Tony Petersen Out as OC; Who’s Next?; More Illini-Minnesota Talk

Lon and Trevor talk about Bret Bielema firing Tony Petersen, and if his target is UTSA's Barry Lunney Jr. Later, the guys continue to talk about Kofi, Jacob Grandison and Illinois' big win.

01/05/22 Hour 1: Kofi Dominates, Illini Beat Minnesota 76-53; Brad Underwood Audio

Lon and Trevor talk about Kofi's dominant performance and Illinois' blowout win over Minnesota.

01/04/22 Hour 2: More Illini-Minnesota Talk; Trent Frazier Audio; Game Predictions

Lon and Trevor continue to break down tonight's Illinois-Minnesota matchup, including why Kofi might have (another) big game. Later, hear from senior guard Trent Frazier on tonight's matchup.

01/04/22 Hour 1: Previewing Illinois-Minnesota; Are The Gophers Legit?; Underwood Audio

Lon and Trevor discuss tonight's Illinois-Minnesota matchup, and whether the Gophers' hot start to the season is for real. Later, hear Brad Underwood preview the matchup.

01/03/22 Hour 2: Latest on Illini hoops returning from COVID pause; Underwood audio

Lon and Derek discuss the latest on the Illini basketball team in their return from a COVID pause. Also, hear from Brad Underwood in his press conference on Monday previewing Minnesota.

01/03/22 Hour 1: J Leman Hour with bowl game reactions & Illini playing days stories

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for the final time of this college football season to discuss bowl game results & tell stories from his Illini playing days.

12/27/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) Talks Bears, Coach Candidates; More Illini Hoops Talk

Lon and Derek talk to Aaron Leming, who covers the Bears, about this weekend's win against Seattle, and who the team might target for coach and GM if Nagy/Pace are fired. Later, the guys recap Illinois basketball taking a COVID pause.

12/27/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball on COVID Pause; Where Does College Hoops Go From Here?

Lon and Derek talk about Illinois basketball's COVID pause, the cancellation of this week's Florida A&M game, and where the team/sport in general goes from here.

12/23/21 Hour 2: What’s Illini basketball’s ceiling?; Christmas favorites

Lon and Derek discuss Illini basketball's ultimate upside as a team. Later, they get into the Christmas spirit talking about their favorite Christmas movie and songs.

12/23/21 Hour 1: Braggin’ Rights beatdown; Underwood postgame audio

Lon and Trevor begin the show discussing Illinois' blowout win against Mizzou on Wednesday. Derek joins later in the hour to give his take. Hear from Brad Underwood's postgame press conference as well.

12/21/21 Hour 2: Sean Harrington Joins the Show, Relives His Career; Previewing Braggin‘ Rights

12/21/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops Talk; Andre Curbelo Update; Matt Silich Talks NBA!

12/20/21 Hour 2: Illini Pummel St. Francis 106-48; Underwood Audio on Practicing and Shooting

Lon and Derek recap Illinois' dominant win over St. Francis (PA), setting a school-record three pointers, and hear audio from Underwood postgame.

12/20/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Discussing Illinois and the Portal, Big 10 Bowl Games and More!

J Leman joins Lon and Derek for his weekly hour, and talks Kendall Smith returning to Illinois, other targets for Bret Bielema in the portal, and Big Ten bowl games this week.