The Drive on ESPN 93.5

10/06/21 Hour 1: Recapping Sox-Yankees, Previewing Cardinals-Dodgers; Who Has The Edge?

Derek and Trevor talk about the Red Sox upset over the Yankees, and go heavy into previewing tonight's Cards-Dodgers NL Wild Card matchup!

10/05/21 Hour 2: Ty Rodgers Moving to Chicago; Illini Media Day Audio; MLB Postseason Picks

Lon and Derek discuss the big recruiting news of the day: top Illini hoops target Ty Rodgers is moving from Michigan to Illinois. Later, hear from Austin Hutcherson, Kofi Cockburn and Andre Curbelo from Illini Media Day! Then, the guys make their official MLB postseason picks.

10/05/21 Hour 1: Illini Hoops TV Times Announced; NFL Week 4 Recap; Jonah Wilson on Missouri Valley Hoops

Lon and Derek break down some of the notable TV networks and tip times for Illinois basketball this season. Later, Trevor joins the guys to recap NFL Week 4, before Jonah Wilson hops on to discuss Belmont being added to the Missouri Valley.

10/04/21 Hour 2: Justin Fields Shines; Lon‘s Cardinals Are 4-0; MLB Playoffs Begin Tomorrow

Lon and Derek discuss another crazy NFL Sunday, including both a Bears and Cardinals victory. Later, the guys talk about the Cardinals-Dodgers matchup and tomorrow's Yanks-Red Sox matchup.

10/04/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 24-14 Win over Charlotte

Lon, Derek and J Leman discuss Chase Brown's historic day on the ground and Illinois' double-digit win over Charlotte, plus where it can lead from there (is a home upset over Wisconsin possible?).

The Drive Exclusive: Josh Whitman Interview (30 mins); Bielema, Basketball and More!

Lon Tay and Derek Piper chat with Illini athletic director Josh Whitman, and get his thoughts on the start of football season, Brad Underwood's contract extension, the latest facility renovations, and much more!

10/01/21 Full Show: College Gameday LIVE at Pia‘s! Josh Whitman Joins Us; Underwood Audio; And More!

Lon and Derek recap Illinois basketball Media Day and play audio from head coach Brad Underwood, before being joined by Illini AD Josh Whitman live from Pia's!

09/29/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema, Tony Petersen, Ryan Walters Audio Previewing Charlotte

Lon and Derek react to audio from Illini football coaches Bret Bielema, Tony Petersen and Ryan Walters, as they prepare for Charlotte this weekend in Champaign.

09/29/21 Hour 1: Cardinals Clinch Postseason Berth; Recapping the NFL Week 3 Slate

Lon and Derek talk about the crazy run the Cardinals have been on, and what it means to finally clinch that Wild Card spot. Later, Trevor joins the guys to recap all the crazy action from Week 3 in the NFL.

09/28/21 Hour 2: Illini Hoops Power Hour: The Latest Recruiting & Pre-Season Updates

Derek gives the latest info on a variety of Illini basketball recruiting targets and rankings updates. Later, the guys preview tonight's Cardinals-Brewers matchup.

09/28/21 Hour 1: Lon‘s Back from Arizona! His Illini Football Takes; Kevin Wheeler Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek talk more about Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, and Lon details his trip to Arizona. Later, the guys are joined by Kevin Wheeler, who breaks down the Cardinals' crazy 16-game winning streak.

09/27/21 Hour 2: The Cardinals Just Keep Winning; Breaking Down the Justin Fields Debacle

Derek and Trevor continue to recap Illinois' 13-9 loss to Purdue, before talking about the Cardinals' insane 16-game win streak. Later, the guys get testy about Matt Nagy and the Bears after the debacle that was Justin Fields' debut.

09/27/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 13-9 Loss to Purdue; Is A QB Change Needed?

Derek and Trevor chat with J Leman following another close Illini football loss. They discuss whether a change at the QB position is needed, where Illinois goes from here, and what J likes about the future of the program.

09/24/21 Full Show: Previewing Purdue; Trev‘s Ticket: Week 3 Edition; Who Ya Got w/ Hans Dee

Lon, Derek and Trevor preview Illinois vs. Purdue tomorrow, and rip through their betting insights for the weekend during Trev's Ticket. Later, Hans joins the guys for award-winning another edition of Who Ya Got!

09/22/21 Hour 2: Mike Small (Illini Golf Coach) Joins the Show!; Previewing the Ryder Cup

Lon and Derek talk with Illini golf coach Mike Small about the team this season and what it's like to have an alum (Steve Stricker) as a Ryder Cup captain. Later, the guys break down their favorite golfer matchups in the upcoming Ryder Cup.

09/22/21 Hour 1: Should the Cardinals Keep Mozeliak?; Justin Fields Named Bears Starter

Lon and Derek discuss the ridiculous run the Cardinals have been on, and if this means John Mozeliak should be extended going forward. Later, the guys talk about the Bears naming Justin Fields their starting QB.

09/21/21 Hour 2: Should Justin Fields Start?; Bret Bielema Audio; Brandon Peters Talk

Lon and Derek discuss the opportunity Justin Fields has in front of him if Andy Dalton is unable to play this weekend, and then hear new audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema, who previews Purdue and recaps Maryland.

09/21/21 Hour 1: Packers Handle Lions; Jon Lester Carries the Cards; Recapping NFL Week 2

Lon and Derek talk about the Packers' get-right game against the Lions, and then chat about Jon Lester's 200th career win and the Cardinals win streak continuing. Later, Trevor joins the guys to rip through each of the Week 2 NFL results.

09/21/21 Hour 2: Cardinals Continue to Win; Recapping Another Crazy NFL Sunday

Lon, Derek and Trevor talk about the Cardinals' remaining schedule and their postseason position, and then recap some wild NFL games from Week 2.

09/20/21 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour! Breaking Down Illinois‘ 20-17 Loss to Maryland

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman for his weekly hour, breaking down Illinois' 20-17 loss to Maryland and what it means going forward.