The Drive on ESPN 93.5

03/05/21 Hour 1: Steve Helwagen (Bucknuts.com) previews Illinois-OSU, Underwood/Giorgi audio

Lon and Derek are joined by Steve Helwagen from Bucknuts.com to discuss Saturday's matchup between No. 4 Illinois and No. 7 Ohio State. Later, the guys hear from Brad Underwood and Giorgi Bezhanishvili.

03/04/21 Hour 2: Dan Hartleb (Illini Baseball Coach); Big Ten Tournament Bracketology

Lon and Derek chat with Illini baseball coach Dan Hartleb, whose team is getting ready to start their season in South Carolina this weekend. Later, Derek and Trevor break down tonight's Big Ten action, and what the current BTT bracket looks like.

03/04/21 Hour 1: Kendall Gill Joins the Show!; Stadium Capacity Limits for March Madness

Lon and Derek are joined by Illini legend Kendall Gill, who breaks down what he's seen from this year's team, and who he'd take in a pickup game: '89 vs '21. Later, the guys discuss each stadium's capacity limits in Indy for March Madness.

03/03/21 Hour 2: Stephen Gentry Joins The Show; Is Illinois Locked In As A 1 Seed?

Lon and Derek discuss whether or not Illinois has locked up a one seed in the NCAA Tournament after last night's stunning 23-point blowout victory over No. 2 Michigan. Later, Illini assistant coach Stephen Gentry joins the guys to break down the win.

03/03/21 Hour 1: Illini Rout No. 2 Michigan 76-53; What Just Happened?!; Underwood Audio

Lon and Derek break down one of the most impressive and memorable Illini wins in program history, a 23-point stunner against No. 2 Michigan on the road. Hear from Brad Underwood and Trent Frazier from the postgame presser.

03/02/21 Hour 2: Breaking Down The Michigan Matchup; Underwood/Curbelo Audio

03/02/21 Hour 1: Previewing Michigan w/ Ira Weintraub; Ayo Officially OUT Tonight

3/1/21 Hour 2: Illini basketball's chances at a 1-seed, Underwood& Curbelo audio

Lon and Derek discuss what has to happen for Illinois basketball to earn a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament. The guys also hear from Brad Underwood and Andre Curbelo from Monday's press conference.

3/1/21 Hour 1: Mike Small (Illini men's golf), Jake Hansen returns, Illini hoops wins at Wisconsin without Ayo

Lon and Derek are joined by Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small to discuss his team's win at the LSU Invitational over the weekend. Later, the guys react to the news that All-Big Ten linebacker Jake Hansen is returning to Illinois. They also give their thoughts on Illini basketball's win at Wisconsin on Saturday.

2/26/21 Hour 2: Audio from Underwood, Frazier, and Curbelo; Who Ya Got: Grab Bag Edition

The guys play audio from Coach Underwood, Trent Frazier, and Andre Curbelo where they talk about Ayo's injury, officiating, freshman success, and more. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions for this weekend's games!

2/26/21 Hour 1: Illini Basketball; Cory Bradford Joins

The guys talk about Illini Basketball and they're later joined by former Illini, Cory Bradford (@corybradford13) to talk about his past as well as today's Illini basketball team.

02/25/21 Hour 2: Previewing Nebraska without Ayo Playing; Drew Blickinsderfer Interview

Lon and Derek preview how Illinois might look tonight even without Ayo playing, and who needs to step up against a Nebraska team that sits at the bottom of the Big Ten. Later, hear highlights from last week's interview with Daytona 500 Crew Chief winner Drew Blickinsderfer!

02/25/21 Hour 1: Reacting to Ayo's Facial Injury; Where Does Illinois Go From Here?

Lon and Derek react to the breaking news that Ayo Dosunmu will not play in tonight's game against Nebraska due to a facial injury, and discuss whether they thought the play in which he got hurt against MSU was clean or dirty.

02/24/21 Hour 2: Trent Frazier Audio; Freshman Struggles or Long Term Concern?

We hear audio from Trent Frazier after last night's game and then the guys discuss if the freshman on the Illini are caught in a slump or if there are long term concerns. 

02/24/21 Hour 1: Illini Loss Recap; Underwood Audio

The guys react to the ugly performance by the Illini in East Lansing last night and we hear audio from Brad Underwood's press conference after the game. 

02/23/21 Hour 2: Lon Tay Returns!; Jacob Grandison Audio; Previewing and Predicting ILL-MSU

Lon is back from his Arizona trip, and recounts some of his favorite moments with Trevor before playing Jacob Grandison audio and predicting tonight's Illinois vs. Michigan State game.

02/23/21 Hour 1: Tiger Woods Injured in Accident; Brad Underwood Pre-MSU Audio

Trevor Vallese brings you up to date with the latest news on Tiger Woods, and then plays Brad Underwood audio from today's presser previewing Michigan State.

02/22/21 Hour 2: Big Ten Title Talk; Recapping Michigan-OSU; More Ayo/Underwood Audio

Derek and Trevor recap Michigan's win over OSU and what that means for the Big 10 title race, and play more audio from Brad Underwood and Ayo Dosunmu's postgame press conferences.

02/22/21 Hour 1: Illinois Dominates Minnesota 94-63; Underwood/Ayo/Trent Audio

Derek and Trevor recap Illinois' dominant 94-63 win over Minnesota, and break down what it means for their Big 10 Title hopes, before hearing from Brad Underwood, Ayo Dosunmu and Trent Frazier.

02/19/21 Hour 2: Illini vs Minnesota Preview; Who Ya Got: College Hoops Edition

The guys go in depth on the Illini-Minnesota game for tomorrow. Later, Hans hosts "Who Ya Got" where the guys give their predictions on this weekend's games, including the Illini game!