The Drive on ESPN 93.5

11/17/21 Hour 1: TY RODGERS!!!!

Lon and Derek react to the news that 4-star 2022 forward Ty Rodgers has signed with Illini basketball. Derek breaks down what he will bring to program and how he fits with Jayden Epps & Sencire Harris.

11/16/21 Hour 2: Continuing to React to Illinois-Marquette, Bret Bielema Tests Positive for COVID

Derek and Trevor continue to react to Illinois' 67-66 loss to Marquette, and hear from Bret Bielema, who announced today that he tested positive for COVID.

11/16/21 Hour 1: Illinois Loses to Marquette 67-66; Breaking Down All Angles of the Loss

Derek and Trevor talk about and break down Illinois' extremely disappointing loss to Marquette, breaking down Curbelo's poor performance and where he can try to improve moving forward.

11/15/21 Hour 2: Brad Underwood, Jacob Grandison Audio; Previewing Marquette

Trevor flies solo and helps break down Marquette's strengths and weaknesses, and whether or not Illinois has any chance of being upset. Later, hear from Brad Underwood and Jacob Grandison pre-game.

11/15/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Ryan Walters Extension, Previewing Illinois-Iowa, Big 10 Title Talk

Trevor and J Leman talk about Ryan Walters' big extension, and what it means for the program going forward. Later, J breaks down all of this past weekend's Big 10 action, and argues that Illinois has a chance to upset Iowa.

11/12/21 Hour 2: Illini Basketball Preview; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

The guys go more in depth on previewing tonight's basketball game, and later, Hans Dee hosts "Who Ya Got" where they give their predictions for tonight's game and all the other big matchups this weekend.

11/12/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Preview; Jeff Reed (Publisher of A-State Nation 24/7)

Derek and Trevor preview tonight's basketball game where the Illini face Arkansas State. Later, Jeff Reed (@ASUJeffReed) joins the show to talk all about the Red Wolves basketball team.

11/11/21 Hour 2: Underwood Talks Epps, Harris; NFL Week 9 Recap; Trev‘s Ticket

Derek and Trevor hear from Brad Underwood, who talks about what it means to sign Jayden Epps and Sincere Harris. Later, the guys recap some crazy NFL games from last weekend, and give out their best bets for this weekend during Trev's Ticket.

11/11/21 Hour 1: Brad Underwood Press Conference; Previewing Arkansas State; Michigan-Buffalo Recap

Derek and Trevor hear new presser audio from Brad Underwood, who gives injury updates for Trent and Curbelo. Later, the guys talk about what challenges Arkansas State could pose if those guys are still hurt.

11/10/21 Hour 2: More Illini-Jackson State Reaction; Recapping Other Big 10 Basketball Action

Derek and Trevor talk more about the performances of Jacob Grandison and Coleman Hawkins in Illinois' win over Jackson State, and then talk about some upsets and interesting box scores around the Big 10 on night one of the college hoops season.

11/10/21 Hour 1: Illinois Beats Jackson State 71-47; Takeaways from Game One!; Underwood Audio

Derek and Trevor break down Illinois opening the 2021-22 basketball season with a win over Jackson State 71-47, and hear post-game audio from Coach Underwood.

11/09/21 Hour 2: Illinois Basketball Roundtable; Brad Underwood Previews Jackson State

Lon, Derek and Trevor continue their basketball roundtable, discussing Illinois' x-factors, newcomers, ceiling and floor. Later, Brad Underwood previews tonight's season opener versus Jackson State.

11/09/21 Hour 1: Big Ten Basketball Roundtable; New Bret Bielema Audio

Lon, Derek and Trevor discuss the Big Ten conference this basketball season; who is Illinois' biggest challenger, who's underrated/overrated, and what we aren't talking about enough. Later, hear new audio from today's Bret Bielema presser.

11/08/21 Hour 2: Morez Johnson Commits to Illinois; Jackie Szymoniak (Assistant Golf AD) Talks Atkins Golf Club

Lon and Derek preview tomorrow night's Illinois basketball opener and talk about the latest commit, Class of 2024 forward Morez Johnson Jr. Later, the guys talk with Assistant Golf AD Jackie Szymoniak about Atkins Golf Club and their new restaurant Homegrown.

11/08/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ Upset Win Over Minnesota 14-6

Lon and Derek welcome J Leman in-studio to recap another Illini top 20 road upset! Breaking down the offense and defense in Illinois' win over Minnesota, and where they go from here.

11/05/21 Hour 2: Another Award-Winning Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

Hans Dee joins Lon and Derek for another edition of Who Ya Got, hitting on the NFL, the NBA and college football, including Illini-Minnesota predictions.

11/05/21 Hour 1: Nico Haeflinger Previews IHSA Football Playoffs; Chris Block Previews Breeder‘s Cup

Lon and Derek chat with Fox Illinois/NewsChannel 20's Nico Haeflinger about this weekend's high school football matchups, including some local flavor with Centennial. Later, Chris Block joins the guys to talk Breeders Cup and Arlington Race Track being sold.

11/04/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema Presser Audio (In-State Recruiting); Trev‘s Ticket: Week 10 Edition

Lon and Derek hear audio from today's Bret Bielema press conference, where he dives into in-state recruiting and PJ Fleck. Later, Trevor joins the guys for another edition of Trev's Ticket to get you ready for the betting weekend.

11/04/21 Hour 1: Previewing Big Ten Basketball: Ranking Illini Opponents 1 to 13

Lon and Derek spend the full hour breaking down Big Ten basketball, and how the Illini may fare against each team in the conference. Hear about additions and subtractions that each other team in the Big Ten have made.

11/03/21 Hour 2: Matt Silich (NBA Expert); Illini Basketball; Christmas Music

The guys are joined by NBA expert Matt Silich (@msilich2) to talk all about the NBA. Later, they talk about Illini basketball and Christmas music!