The Drive on ESPN 93.5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

The guys talk about the Braves winning the World Series, and then review all the latest sports stories around the nation.

Lon, Derek and Trevor recap another crazy week of NFL action, including a Packers upset over the undefeated Cardinals, Justin Fields looking good against the Niners and several national headlines.

Lon and Derek talk with Cody Westerlund about Ayo's career night in a big Bulls comeback win over the Celtics, and where the NBA rookie can go from here. Later, hear new presser audio from Bret Bielema.

Lon and Derek talk about Kofi Cockburn being suspended 3 games for selling player gear, and then recap Illinois' exhibition win over Indiana (PA).

Lon and Derek chat with J Leman, who breaks down what went wrong offensively for Illinois after a disappointing home loss to Rutgers. He also discusses MSU's big win, another Nebraska loss, and if Minnesota could win the West.

Lon and Derek give their plays for NFL and college football this week in Trev's Ticket. Later, the guys are joined by Jake Hasan from BetQL Daily to get his World Series and Thursday Night Football picks.

The guys begin the show hearing from Brad Underwood on Kofi Cockburn's status and what he's looking for in Friday's exhibition game vs. Indiana (PA). Later, Lon explains how Sports Illustrated slighted Illinois basketball.

Lon and Derek are joined by Kevin Wheeler from KMOX to discuss the Cardinals' managerial change and who the team should target in free agency. Later, the guys hear from Illini football coordinators Ryan Walters & Tony Petersen.

Lon and Derek discuss Kofi Cockburn's situation and what they expect from the NCAA regarding a possible suspension after selling gear this summer. Later, the guys give their takeaways from NFL Week 7.

Lon and Derek chat with Illini Inquirer's Joey Wagner, who recaps his wild trip to Penn State, and his first-hand view of the 9 OT upset. Later, the guys hear more from Bret Bielema and discuss the QB position moving forward.

Lon and Derek preview tonight's World Series matchup between the Braves and Astros, before hearing new press conference audio from Bret Bielema, who recaps the crazy PSU upset and updates the injury report.

Lon, Derek and Trevor give their thoughts on Illinois football's wild upset at No. 7 Penn State and what's possible the rest of the way. Later, Derek breaks down his takeaways from Illini basketball's exhibition game vs. St. Francis.

Lon and Derek are joined by J Leman for the most exciting, high-energy hour in show history. The guys break down every angle of Illinois' stunning 20-18 win over No. 7 Penn State, and where the team can go from here.