The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

08/09/21 Hour 2: Bret Bielema on Illini football scrimmage at camp; Confidence in containing Adrian Martinez?

Lon and Derek begin the hour hearing from Bret Bielema after Illini football's scrimmage at training camp on Monday and the guys discuss his comments. Later, they talk about whether the Illini defense can contain Nebraska QB Adrian Martinez this time around.

08/09/21 Hour 1: Illini basketball nonconference schedule announced; Ayo's Summer League debut

Lon and Derek begin the show talking about Ayo Dosunmu's debut in the NBA Summer League with Bulls on Monday. Later, the guys discuss the Illini basketball nonconference schedule.

08/06/21: Illini Football Preview Show Hour 2 (Defense, Special Teams, Schedule Preview)

Lon and Derek continue their Illini Football Mega-Preview, as they discuss expectations for the defense under new coordinator Ryan Walters, and then rip through every game on the schedule with Trevor.

08/06/21: Illini Football Preview Show Hour 1 (Overall Thoughts, Coaching Staff, Offense)

Lon and Derek get their Illini Football Mega-Preview underway, as they discuss Bret Bielema and expectations for Year One. Later, they rip through every offensive position, from Brandon Peters to Isaiah Williams to Luke Ford.

08/05/21 Hour 2: New Bret Bielema Audio, Trev's Ticket: NFL Futures Edition

08/05/21 Hour 1: Cubs/Cards Talk, Hunter Dickinson's Comments, George McDonald Audio

08/04/21 Hour 2: Aaron Leming (Bear Report) on Justin Fields & Bears training camp; Aaron Henry talks Illini DBs

Lon and Derek are joined by Aaron Leming of the Bear Report to discuss Justin Fields and other big storylines from Bears training camp. Later, hear from Illini defensive backs coach Aaron Henry.

08/04/21 Hour 1: Chris Widlic (CBS 4 Indy) live from Colts training camp; Laughing about Lester

Lon and Derek start the show making light of Jon Lester's forgettable debut with the Cardinals. Later, the guys are joined by Chris Widlic from CBS 4 in Indy to talk about Colts training camp.