The Drive on ESPN 93.5

08/25/21 Hour 2: Mike Schaefer (Huskers Beat Writer); Trev's Ticket: Week Zero Edition

Lon and Derek talk with Nebraska beat writer Mike Schaefer, who previews the Illinois-Nebraska matchup and talks about Scott Frost's tenuous future. Later, it's finally time! Trev's Ticket is back for another season with Week Zero Edition.

08/24/21 Hour 2: Rocky Harvey Joins the Show!; Tony Peterson Post-Practice Audio

Lon and Derek talk with former Illini great Rocky Harvey, who talks about the 2001 season, the Michigan "fumble game," and more! Later, hear from Illini OC Tony Petersen after today's practice.

08/25/21 Hour 1: Tony Petersen Audio; Jeff Freeman (U of I Assistant Soccer Coach)

Lon and Derek talk about Adrian Martinez's success against Illinois and what OC Tony Petersen can do to counter it. Later, hear from U of I soccer assistant coach Jeff Freeman ahead of their home opener tomorrow night!

08/24/21 Hour 1: Cards Sign Yadi to Extension; Brandon Peters Post-Practice Audio

Lon and Derek discuss what Yadier Molina's one-year, $10 million extension means for the Cardinals' roster in 2022. Later, hear from starting QB Brandon Peters after today's practice.

08/23/21 Hour 2: Brandon Lloyd Joins the Show!; Previewing Illinois' Offense vs Nebraska's D

Lon and Derek chat with former Illini and NFL wideout Brandon Lloyd about the 2001 season and fond Illini memories. Later, the guys start to get more nitty gritty with the Nebraska matchup.

08/23/21 Hour 1: J Leman Previews the Football Season; Bret Bielema's Week 0 Press Conference

Lon and Derek chat with J Leman, who previews what he expects from Bret Bielema in Week 0 against Nebraska. Later, hear from the head coach himself, as he previews Week 0, Nebraska and more.

08/20/21 Hour 2: Brit Miller (Former Illini) Talks Bielema Year One; Conference Realignment Talk

Lon and Derek chat with former Illini Brit Miller, who previews Year One for Bret Bielema and recalls good stories from when he played. Later, the guys talk about the Big 10, ACC and Pac-12 forming an alliance.

08/20/21 Hour 1: Coach Duval (SJO Football); Michael Osacky (Baseball Card Appraiser)

08/19/21 Hour 2: Lon roasts the Cardinals; Bret Bielema training camp audio

Lon and Derek start the hour discussing Illini football training camp and they dissect Bret Bielema's presser from Thursday. Later, the guys talk about the report about Yadier Molina's potential contract extension.

08/19/21 Hour 1: Ranking toss-up games for Illini football; Aaron Henry audio

Lon and Derek rank the toss-up games for Illini football from most winnable to most challenging. Later, the guys hear from Illini defensive backs coach Aaron Henry.

08/18/21 Hour 2: Scott Frost melting on the hot seat amid NCAA investigation?

Lon and Derek discuss the reported NCAA investigation into Nebraska football and what that means for Scott Frost and the Week 0 matchup at Illinois.

08/18/21 Hour 1: Fallout for Illini basketball after Reggie Bass decommits; Recruiting reset heading into the fall

Lon and Derek start off discussing Reggie Bass' decommitment from Illini basketball and what it means. After that, the guys break down the top targets heading into official visits this fall.

08/16/21 Hour 2: Jeremy Werner IN STUDIO to preview Illini football; More thoughts on Fields

Jeremy Werner of Illini Inquirer joins Lon and Derek to break down every angle of Illini football training camp. Later, the guys talk more about Justin Fields and Jeremy's White Sox.

08/16/21 Hour 1: Fawning over Justin Fields; Ayo scores 26; Bielema training camp audio

Lon and Derek discuss Justin Fields' great outing in the preseason on Saturday, as well as Ayo Dosunmu's 26 points in the Summer League on Sunday. Later, the guys hear from Bret Bielema's training camp press conference.

08/13/21 Hour 2: Coleman Hawkins Interview Clips; Bret Bielema Audio Recapping Camp

Lon and Derek replay some clips from this week's interview with Coleman Hawkins, and discuss what he can mean this year for Illinois. Later, hear fresh audio from Illini football coach Bret Bielema as training camp wraps up.

08/13/21 Hour 1: Field of Dreams, When Do We See Justin Fields?, Trev's Ticket: CFB Edition

Lon and Derek talk about when the Bears might be ready to roll out Justin Fields at QB, and then Trevor joins the guys to break down some college football over/under win totals for the upcoming 2021 season.

08/12/21 Hour 2: Jason Patt (Blog A Bull) Talks Bulls Offseason Additions, Ayo; Field of Dreams Game

08/12/21 Hour 1: Cubs Struggle, Wainwright Shines; Rod Perry, George McDonald Audio

08/11/21 Full Show: Ayo's Summer League Game; Coleman Hawkins Joins the Show!

Lon and Derek discuss the pros and cons of Ayo's Summer League showcase, two games in. Later, Illini basketball forward Coleman Hawkins joins the show!

08/10/21 Full Show: Reasonable Expectations for Bielema's Year One; Petersen/Walters Audio

Lon and Derek discuss what reasonable expectations are for Year One under Bret Bielema, and if Lon is asking for too much with a 6-7 win bar. Later, hear updated daily audio from both Illini football coordinators.